The No. 1 Panthers are heavily favored, barring major upsets, to add another to that total. Last year, Ellsworth went to the wire with Baldwin-Woodville, beating the Blackhawks by only 10 points. But in this season's dual meets, Ellsworth has not given up more than 15 points to any team. This year, the 'Hawks are in a close battle for second place with Osceola, St. Croix Falls and Durand-Pepin. Here's a preview of top wrestlers in each weight class they competed in this season.
Conference records are in parentheses.
Shoquist and Matzek should make their way to a showdown in the conference finals. The wild card is Ellsworth's Jared Erlandson, an MBC champ a year ago, who may see his first action of the season this weekend. Perhaps the most interesting field of the meet. But he may be back by the conference meet and, if so, will be the favorite in this class. Wily Holst is Prescott's strongest chance for a title and the anchor for their title hopes, the lone senior in a field full of freshmen.