MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University wrestling team competes in its first open tournament this weekend, competing in the RCTC Yellowjacket Open in Rochester, Minn., beginning at 10 a.m.
Coach
Chayse Jackson, in his sixth season at SMSU, sends 22 athletes to compete on Saturday in both the freshman/sophomore division and the open division.
SMSU coming off a 3-12 season in 2025-26, with a 2-8 NSIC record, earning wins over Minot State and Jamestown. Jackson returns 18 letter winners from last season's squad.
The Mustangs, who kicked off the season on Oct. 24 with the annual Brown & Gold exhibition dual, begin regular season dual action next week against Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) on Thursday, Nov. 12, before competing at the Grand View (Iowa) Open the following Saturday. SMSU hosts a tri-dual against Saint John's and Itasca C.C. on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Preliminary Lineup
125 lbs., Presented by Mustang Wrestling Club
Dylan St. Germain (Open Division)
133 lbs., Presented by Marshall Animal Clinic
Preston Xayachak (Open Division)
141 lbs., Presented by Winfield United
AJ Polansky (Open Division)
Bronson Richins (Open Division)
149 lbs., Presented by S&P Windows
Dylan Louwagie (Open Division)
Michael Perez (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
157 lbs., Presented by Pollard Dental
Nolan Ford (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
Truman Gilbertson (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
Cole Munsterteiger (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
Jacob Taplin (Open Division)
165 lbs., Presented by Big Stone Therapy
Dante Graham (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
Noah Jensen (Open Division)
Clayton McGuire (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
Wyatt Pollard (Open Division)
174 lbs., Presented by Aflac – Trish Jensen
Kyler Crow (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
184 lbs., Presented by Borch's
Jonah Anderson (Open Division)
Carter Paulson (Open Division)
DJ Rock (Open Division)
197 lbs., Presented by Les Schwab Tires
Jeremy Blascyk (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
Xander Kenworthy (Open Division)
285 lbs., Presented by Countryside Golf
DJ Nysta (Freshman/Sophomore Division)
Evan Thompson (Open Division)
