Congratulations to Red Knight varsity wrestler Chris Redden ‘24 who qualified for the 2024 Minnesota High School League (MSHSL) Wrestling State Tournament. Redden’s qualification for the individual State competition was secured with a commendable second-place finish in the Section 5AA tournament held at Orono High School on Saturday, Feb. 24.

In addition to Redden’s remarkable accomplishment, varsity Red Knight wrestlers competed in the Section 5AA tournament with impressive finishes:

• 107 lbs/Garrett Heinen – 7th Place

• 114 lbs/Kellen Shanahan – 3rd Place

• 121 lbs/Levi Sattler – 3rd Place

• 127 lbs/Jacob Redden – 5th Place

• 133 lbs/Chris Redden – 2nd Place

• 139 lbs/Simon Carlisle – 3rd Place

• 145 lbs/Owen Brooker – 7th Place

• 152 lbs/Matthew Litchy – 4th Place

“Chris has been one of the most tenacious and hardest working members of our team this year,” shared head wrestling coach John DeLozier. “I am incredibly proud to have coached him for the past six years and am excited to see him compete at the State Tournament this week!”

Redden achieved a significant milestone of reaching 100 career wins after securing a second-place finish at the Roseville Invitational in late January. This upcoming State tournament appearance marks Redden’s second, adding to his already impressive journey.

The 2024 MSHSL Wrestling State Tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 29 – Saturday, Mar. 2 at The Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul. Redden will compete in the first round of Class AA wrestling which begins on Friday, Mar. 1 at 9 a.m. Tickets and more information about the tournament can be found here.

Join us in wishing our Red Knight good luck! We are #BSMProud.

Update: Monday, Mar. 4

Lost to J Haeg (Simley) 20-5

Lost to V Barr (Sauk Rapids-Rice) fall 2:38