On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Blackhawk grapplers traveled to Kimball to participate in the Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes Invitational.
Other teams participating were Andes Central, Marion-Freeman, Miller/Highmore-Harrold, Mt. Vernon-Plankinton-Corsica, Lower Brule, Sunshine Bible Academy, Wagner, Wolsey-Wessington, Winner, Ipswich/Leola, and Philip Area.
The Blackhawk’s were represented by Wyatt Stevens at 106; Riley Stevens at 132; Trinity Brunsen at 152; and Jacob Fouberg at 195.
W. Stevens placed fourth; Brunsen placed fifth and Fouberg placed second.
First round: 106, W. Stevens over Colton Frei (Wag) by dec, 6-4; 132, R. Stevens lost to Rance Johnson (PA) by fall, 1:04; 152, Brunsen won by forfeit; 195, Fouberg, bye.
First round wrestle-backs 132 R. Stevens lost to Riley Rinehart (MHH).
Quarter finals: 106, W. Stevens defeated Daymon Steuck (IPS) by fall, 3:52; 152, Brunsen lost to Lane Blasius (PA) by fall, 1:47; 195, Fouberg defeated Gabe Sandal (PA) by fall, 5:46.
Second round wrestle-backs: 152, Brunsen, bye.
Third round wrestle-backs: 152, Brunsen won by fall, :25, over Lorenzo Longe (AC).
Semi-finals: 106, W. Stevens lost to Marcus Urban (MVPC); 195, Fouberg over  Jimmy Sharkey (WIN) dec 7-5 OT.
Fourth round wrestle-backs:  106, W. Stevens over Ty Namanny (KWLPG) dec. 4-1; 152, Brunsen lost by fall to Trig Clark (SBA).
In the championship round at 195, Fouberg faced Cameron Kostal  (MVPC) and lost by dec. 8-2.
Consolation round: 106, W. Stevens lost to Blade Forman (MHH) by fall, 1:14; 152, Brunsen over Dakota Dougherty (WIN) dec. 9-1.
The BlackHawks traveled to Sunshine Bible for a duel on Dec. 7 and will travel to Gregory Dec. 14 for a tournament, Andes Central Round Robin on Dec. 19 and Plankinton Dec. 21 for a tournament. They will then resume action in January.