Fargo Junior Nationals Day 2 recap Junior Girls

Fargo Junior Girls Nationals: Day 2 Recap

The second day of action at the Junior Girls Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, delivered intense competition and showcased incredible grit from the wrestlers. Facing off against high-level opponents from across the country—including state champions, regional standouts, and national All-Americans—these athletes pushed their limits on the national stage. Highlighted by dominant undefeated runs into the semifinals and gritty performances in the consolation brackets, here is an in-depth breakdown of how each wrestler performed on Day 2.

Undefeated & Alive in the Championship Bracket

These dominant athletes have navigated the championship tournament perfectly and are heading into the national semifinals.

• #18 Kylee Kurszewski (Neenah | Graduate Junior) — 125 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 5-0 (3-0 on the day)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated a Texas 5A High School State Champion (@ 125), a New Jersey 2024 Fargo 16U National Runner-up, and an Alaska Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 135).

  • Next Opponent: Semifinals vs. an Arizona US Open High School Girls Freestyle All-American (3rd @ 125).

• #2 Madilyn Peach (Milton | Graduate Junior) — 130 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 5-0 (3-0 on the day)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated a Northeast Girls Regional Runner-up (@ 130), an Iowa 2A High School State 4th-placer/Northern Plains Regional Runner-up (@ 135), and an Illinois High School State Champion/Women’s National U17 Freestyle All-American (7th @ 57kg).

  • Next Opponent: Semifinals vs. an Arizona 2026 US Open High School Freestyle All-American (6th @ 130).

• #1 Brooke Huffman (Wittenberg-Birnamwood | Junior) — 190 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 5-0 (3-0 on the day)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated an Ohio High School State Qualifier (@ 190), a Nebraska Class B High School State Champion (@ 190), and a South Dakota High School State Champion (@ 190).

  • Next Opponent: Semifinals vs. a Michigan 2025 Fargo Junior National Runner-up/2026 US Open Freestyle All-American Runner-up (@ 190).

Still Alive (Consolation Bracket / Next Round Set)

These wrestlers suffered a loss but have shown immense resilience, racking up critical wins to achieve their All-American dreams.

• #11 Dilynn Albrecht (Milton | Junior) — 105 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 5-1 (4-1 on the day)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated a California High School State Qualifier (@ 105), a Maryland Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 110), an Illinois High School State Runner-up (@ 100), and a Texas 6A High School State 4th-placer (@ 105). Lost to an Iowa 2A High School State Runner-up (@ 110).

  • Next Opponent: Set to face a 2025 Fargo 16U National All-American (6th @ 100) / California High School State 3rd-placer (@ 100).

• Kimura Segerson-Hutter (Adams-Friendship | Junior) — 207 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 6-1 (6-0 on an absolute tear on Day 2)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated a Southern Plains Regional Champion (@ 207), a North Carolina 7A High School State Champion (@ 235), an Illinois High School State Qualifier (@ 190), an Illinois Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 207), and a Colorado 5A High School State 3rd-placer (@ 170).

  • Next Opponent: Set to face a California High School State 4th-placer / US Open Freestyle All-American (3rd @ 235).

Eliminated from the Tournament

These wrestlers put up valiant efforts against highly credentialed opponents from across the United States but were ultimately eliminated during Day 2 competition.

95 lbs

• Rayany Clapier (Oak Creek | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Faced a tough draw on Day 2, wrapping up her tournament run with a loss against a Florida High School State 8th-place finisher who competed up at 100 lbs.

• #6 Brynn Engel (Badger | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-1 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: After a strong 2-0 start earlier in the tournament, she dropped two highly competitive matchups on Day 2, falling to a Michigan High School State Qualifier (@ 100) and a California Freestyle State Runner-up.

105 lbs

• Bryn Keberlein (Menasha | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Her national tournament run came to an end on Day 2 following a hard-fought battle against a Wyoming High School State 4th-place finisher who was also a Western Girls Regional 5th-placer (@ 100/105).

• #16 Cassidy O’Connell (St Croix Central | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (3-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put together a deep run through the bracket. She picked up three impressive victories on Day 2, beating a Maryland Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 110), a California High School State Qualifier (@ 105), and a Pennsylvania Northeast Girls Regional 3rd-place finisher (@ 105). Her two losses came at the hands of elite competition: a Pennsylvania 2026 US Open High School Girls National Champion (@ 110) and a Florida High School State Runner-up (@ 105).

110 lbs

• Elaine Hay (Brown Deer / Messmer / Shorewood | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (3-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Showed great consistency on Day 2 by racking up three straight wins. She defeated a Missouri Southern Plains Girls Regional 6th-place finisher (@ 105) and a Pennsylvania Freestyle State 3rd-place finisher (@ 110) before her tournament was halted by an Arkansas 6A High School State Champion (@ 110).

• Ayda Miller (St Croix Central | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (1-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Captured a quality victory on Day 2 by defeating a Washington 1B/2B/1A High School State 5th-place finisher (@ 115). She was eliminated after dropping tough contests to a Virginia 2025 Fargo Junior National All-American (5th @ 105)/High School State Champion (@ 107) and a Maine Northeast Girls Regional 4th-place finisher (@ 110).

115 lbs

• Devlynn Albrecht (Milton | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 on the day (2-0 baseline carryover)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put on an absolute show with three stellar wins against high-caliber opponents. She knocked off a Louisiana High School State Champion (@ 120), an Iowa 2A High School State Runner-up (@ 105), and a Rhode Island High School State Champion (@ 114). She was knocked out after close losses to a Pennsylvania 2025 Fargo 16U National All-American (5th @ 105) and a Utah 6A High School State Runner-up (@ 115).

• Kathrine Cook (Freedom | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Wrestled tough through four tournament bouts, seeing her run end on Day 2 in a loss to a Colorado 5A High School State 3rd-place/Western Girls Regional 5th-place finisher (@ 115).

• Rebekah Katzfey (Mukwonago | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Earned two wins earlier in the tournament but was eliminated on Day 2 after dropping a decision to an Illinois High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 110).

125 lbs

• Dakotah Athey (Bay Port | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (3-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Had a fantastic bounce-back day, stringing together three impressive wins by defeating a Nebraska High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 125) and an Ohio High School State 4th-place finisher (@ 120). Her tournament ended just short of the placing rounds against a Missouri Class 2 High School State Champion (@ 125).

135 lbs

• Kit Alsaker (Waunakee | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (2-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Competed hard in a brutal bracket, securing Day 2 wins over an Idaho High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 130) and a Pennsylvania Northeast Girls Regional 3rd-place finisher (@ 135). Her defeats came against highly decorated opponents: an Indiana High School State Champion/US Open Freestyle National Runner-up (@ 130) and a North Carolina 7A High School State Champion (@ 138).

• Riley Paulsen (Portage | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (1-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Earned a great victory on Day 2 by taking down an Illinois High School State Runner-up (@ 130) before being eliminated by a Missouri Class 2 High School State Qualifier (@ 130).

• Stella Pettitt (Freedom | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 5-2 (3-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put together an incredibly deep consolation run. She earned three massive wins on Day 2 against an Illinois High School State Champion (@ 130), an Iowa 2A High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 130), and a Utah 5A High School State Runner-up (@ 140). Her stellar tournament came to an end against a Utah 4A High School State Champion (@ 135).

140 lbs

• #17 Frank Groom (Freestyle Year Round | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Stopped short of a deep run after falling in a competitive match against an Oregon 6A/5A High School State Runner-up (@ 140).

• #13 Harlow Skenandore (Freestyle Year Round | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (2-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Picked up a strong win on Day 2 against an Oklahoma 6A High School State Qualifier (@ 130). She bowed out after dropping matches to an elite pair: a Colorado 4A High School State Champion/2026 Women’s Nationals U20 All-American (4th @ 65kg) and a Colorado 5A High School State Runner-up/US Open Freestyle All-American (3rd @ 145).

• Erika Sleznikow (Marshfield | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (2-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Picked up two huge signature wins on Day 2, defeating a Minnesota High School State Champion (@ 142) as well as an Indiana High School State Champion/US Open Freestyle All-American (8th @ 135). She was eliminated in a tough battle against a Nebraska High School State Champion (@ 140).

145 lbs

• Caroline Christopher (New London | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (2-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Bounced back well on Day 2 to secure two quality wins, defeating a Pennsylvania Freestyle State 4th-place finisher (@ 145) and an Oklahoma 6A High School State Qualifier (@ 135) before losing to a Missouri Class 2 High School State Champion (@ 155).

155 lbs

• Brianna Gehring (Slinger | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (3-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put together a strong multi-win performance on Day 2. She defeated a Washington Freestyle State 4th-place finisher (@ 155) and an Arizona D1 High School State Qualifier (@ 154) before being eliminated by an Ohio High School State Runner-up (@ 155).

• Terryn McBride (Milwaukee King | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (1-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Started her day with a notable win over an Oklahoma 6A High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 145). Her run was cut short by a pair of tough Ohio opponents, losing to the Ohio High School State Champion (@ 155) and the Ohio High School State 5th-place finisher (@ 155).

• Emerson Miller (Poynette | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Faced one of the toughest bracket draws of the day, battling hard but ultimately falling to a Missouri 2024 Fargo 16U National Champion (@ 155) and a California High School State Runner-up (@ 155).

• Sydney Turner (South Door | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Her national tournament run concluded on Day 2 after facing top-tier competition, dropping matches to a 2025 Fargo Junior National Runner-up (@ 155) and a North Dakota High School State Runner-up (@ 142).

170 lbs

• Hannah Behrndt (Hamilton | Graduate)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Fought hard but saw her tournament run come to an end after a tough match against an Oklahoma 6A High School State Runner-up (@ 190).

• Amelia Soltis (Mt. Horeb / Barneveld | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (4-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Executed a massive run through the consolation bracket on Day 2, racking up four consecutive wins. She defeated a North Dakota High School State 7th-place finisher (@ 148), an Oklahoma 6A High School State Runner-up (@ 190), an Oklahoma 6A High School State Qualifier (@ 155), and a Washington 4A High School State Champion (@ 170). Her incredible day was finally stopped by an Oklahoma Women’s Nationals U17 All-American (8th @ 73kg).

190 lbs

• Katie Kent (Janesville Parker | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put forth a solid effort on the national stage but was eliminated on Day 2 by a Colorado Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 190).

• Olivia Konshak (Bay Port | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Showed bracket grit but saw her tournament cut short after dropping a decision to an Ohio High School State 6th-place finisher (@ 190).

• Maddie Sorensen (Eau Claire North | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: After winning two matches earlier in the week, her tournament came to a close on Day 2 following tough losses to a Washington 4A High School State 6th-place finisher (@ 190) and a North Dakota High School State Runner-up (@ 190).

• Haylee Yager (Mineral Point | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Finished her national tournament appearance on Day 2, falling in a tough contest to an Arkansas 6A High School State Runner-up.

207 lbs

• Autumn King (Bay Port | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Faced a highly challenging sequence on Day 2, bowing out of the tournament after consecutive losses to the #7 seeded Nevada High School State Champion (@ 235) and a Wyoming High School State Champion (@ 235).

235 lbs

• Izabella Riebe (Wisconsin Lutheran | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (1-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Earned a big victory on Day 2 by taking down a Utah 4A High School State Champion (@ 235). Her tournament came to an end after dropping matches to an Illinois High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 235) and a Minnesota High School State Runner-up/Northern Plains Regional 3rd-place finisher (@ 235).

• Rainie Yang (Eau Claire North | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Battled hard in the heavyweight division but was eliminated on Day 2 by a Missouri Freestyle State Champion (@ 235).