A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION honoring the 2025-2026 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team.

WHEREAS, the Canton C-Hawk girls won the Region 2 regional tournament for the second consecutive year in February 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Canton C-Hawk girls had thirteen disciplined and dedicated wrestlers qualify for the state tournament; and

WHEREAS, the 2026 C-Hawk state qualifiers were Jewel Gannon (100 pounds), Charlee Ann Winter (105 pounds), Avery Kranz (110 pounds), Nayeli Ortega (115 pounds), Brooke Warejcka (120 pounds), Finley Evjen (125 pounds), Marin Rhode (130 pounds), Kenzie King (140 pounds), Lakynn Qualseth (145 pounds), Alyssa McCracken (155 pounds), Sophia Larsen (170 pounds), Natalia Long (190 pounds), and Kori Wallner (235 pounds); and

WHEREAS, Brooke Warejcka (120 pounds) and Finley Evjen (125 pounds) won state championships for the C-Hawks; and

WHEREAS, the C-Hawk girls team lived up to the high expectations set by coaches Camron Groenke, Jeremy Ask, Brandon Jarman, and Jason Bartels;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Canton C-Hawk girls are great competitors, great leaders, and the 2026 State B Wrestling Tournament champions.