The Albert Lea seventh and eighth grade youth wrestling team won first place at the NYWA state tournament in Rochester. The team beat Kimball 46-0, HLWW 39-7, Willmar 26.12, Bemidji 24-16 and Medford 22-18. Pictured in front, from left, are Max Possehl, Aivin Wasmoen, Mike Olson, Brody Ignaszewski, Nick Korman Triton Cox and Kris Cox; and in the second row, from left, are Nick Cantu, Zach Glazier, Luke Moller, Kadin Indrelie, Derrick McMillian, Blake Braun, Cole Glazier and Kristopher Cox. - Provided
Zach Glazier, left, was named Coach of the Year along with his staff of Nic Cantu, right, and Kris Cox, not pictured. - Provided
Derrick McMillian was named outstanding wrestler of the tournament, pinning all four of his opponents faced. Cole Glazier, Mike Olson, Brody Ignaszewski and Aivin Wasmoen also went undefeated in the tournament. - Provided