Hastings advances to state semifinal wrestling match

The Hastings wrestling team had a strong showing in the first round of the state wrestling tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul.

Hastings beat Little Falls in the first round, 47-19.

Hastings will wrestle in the state semifinals today (Thursday, March 1) against St. Michael-Albertville at 1 p.m.

Hastings is ranked No. 2 in the state. St. Michael-Albertville is ranked No. 3. Hastings has a 29-6 overall record. St. Michael Albertville has a 28-6 record.

The state championship match is set for 7 p.m. tonight (March 1). The likely opponent in that match will be No. 1-ranked Apple Valley.

The Eagles have a 27-1 record.

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