Richard Anderson
Journal staff
Considering the alternative, the re-formatted Rapid City Invitational wrestling tournament got off to a nice start Friday at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.
Because of the unknowns of the coronavirus pandemic, the invitational, one of the largest early-season invites in the region, changed from a two-day individual tournament to a one-day individual divided into three pods, followed by a team duals format for Saturday.
There were few complaints of the changes. In fact, there were likely plenty of smiles.
Rapid City Stevens junior Jack Schoenhard said he is happy just to have a season.
âIâm just glad that we are wrestling and getting the opportunity to compete in a high school sport,â Schoenhard said. âWeâre taking the precautions to get our season going. Itâs different, but weâre still getting good competition with an eight-man bracket, and (Saturday) weâll have duals, and I am excited to see ho