Nebraska USA Wrestling hosts tournament at Heartland Events Center

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – Nebraska USA Wrestling closed out their final day of their annual state tournament on Sunday.

Nebraska USA Wrestling is a non-profit organization that promotes amateur wrestling to all Nebraska wrestlers. The tournament was a three-day event held at Heartland Events Center in Grand Island – featuring 2,931 participants across the state of Nebraska.

Fred Franklin, chairman of Nebraska USA Wrestling, said when the tournament was created 20-years ago, they had one goal in mind.

“We wanted to make it look like the high school state tournament, which is the pinnacle of wrestling in our state,” said Franklin. “We wanted to help prepare kids for that type of experience.“

Franklin shared they’ve enjoyed having the tournament for the last 15 years and he’s looking forward to seeing the tournament grow.

If you’re interesting in learning more about Nebraska USA Wrestling, visit their website.

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