Sidney wrestlers fifth at Mitchell

MITCHELL — Sophomore Michael Muggli earned a first-place medal at 132 pounds Saturday, and Sidney High School’s wrestling team finished fifth in the 16-team Mitchell Invitational.

Gering (115 points) won the team title, with Lingle-Ft. Laramie (101), Gothenburg (98.5), Mitchell (94.5) and SHS (92) rounding out the top five.

Sidney had six individuals reach the semifinals, but Muggli was the lone champion for Sidney.

After receiving a first-round bye, Muggli reeled off three wins, quick-pinning Gothenburg’s Jayden Miller; then slipped past Gering’s Damien Holt in a hard-fought 4-3 bout.

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