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Aquinas returns to State Duals finale after one-year absence

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Randy Speer
Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
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KEARNEY — Aquinas returned to the state dual finals after a years absence, but had to settle for the runner-up trophy after the Monarchs early lead slipped away in a 42-33 loss to Burwell Saturday.

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Aquinas's Logan Vandenberg attempts to turn Burwell's Cort Buss in the 150-pound match of the Class D state duals finals Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 in Kearney. Vandenberg won the match 13-8.
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor

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Shelby-Rising City's Elijah Fjell shouts encouragements during the Huskies Class D state duals semifinals match against Aquinas Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 in Kearney.
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor

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David City's Jesse Divis attempts to land a takedown against Central City's Preston Burbach during the 190-pound match of the Class C state duals semifinals Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.
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Aquinas returns to State Duals finale after one-year absence

From the Here's a comprehensive look at Columbus area state high school wrestling coverage series

In this Series

Here's a comprehensive look at Columbus area state high school wrestling coverage

Clarkson/Leigh's Levi Gall becomes Patriots first two-time state champion

Sour Saturday spoils Monarchs third place finish at state wrestling

Future Husker Mason Petersen becomes third Columbus three-time state champion

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