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3 seniors from Zumbrota-Mazeppa on their wrestling careers and favorite wrestling memories.

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Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexVandenhout1 or email him at Avandenhouten@postbulletin.com!

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Nick Thein and Lauren Elsmore are two of the best athletes to come out of Pine Island (and SEMN) in recent years. Nick is an all-state running back, a wrestling state medalist, and a baseball state champion with PI in 2025. Lauren is the first-ever Girls State Champion wrestler for Pine Island and a 4x state finalist in total. Lauren is also a standout softball and soccer player for PI. She will continue her wrestling career next year at the University of Sioux Falls. Two of the best in the business!

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Episode #100 of JV Takes features Caley Graber, a multi-time MN Girls State Champ, the only girls who has EVER placed in MN Boys Individual State Tournament and is a Fargo Champion amongst other accomplishments. Her path is a unique one and often involved taking the more challenging route.

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Aiden Graner is an upcoming Graduate of Plainview-Elgin-Millville and a 5-year starter for the PEM Wrestling team. Aiden qualified for State 3 times, earned 2 medals, and made the State Finals in 2025. But, perhaps, his greatest wrestling accomplishments were bouncing back from the challenges wrestling threw at him. A story on broken jaws, dealing with setbacks and many great memories - thanks for sharing your story, Aiden!

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Jam-packed state tournament recap with:

(5:14) State Team Recap

(20:14) Class A Individuals

(24:38) Chatfield State Champion - Jameson Priebe

(38:10) Kenyon-Wanamingo 2x State Champion - Liam Sommer

(50:03) Class AA Individuals

(52:18) Kasson-Mantorville Head Coach - Ryan Hill

(1:03:54) Cannon Falls Head Coach - Dudley Flodeen

(1:18:42) Class AAA Individuals

(1:22:43) Rochester Mayo Head Coach - Art Trimble

(1:34:27) Girls Individuals

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Brian Wichmann joins the show once again!

- Section 1 Standouts from Individual Sections

- State Tournament Storylines

- A broken camera and a spilled beverage

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Hard-core Section 1 Individuals Preview with a little bit of Team State Tournament talk.

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