Before the season begins, region's best wrestlers take center stage

FARGO — Wrestling is a year-round sport in North Dakota. The high school season kicks off in November, with the prestigious Rumble on the Red tournament highlighting the calendar in December. The state tournament follows in February, and the season s cycle comes full circle each July with USA Wrestling Junior Nationals at the Fargodome. If all of that isn t enough, the Stampede at the Stable tournament at Sheyenne High School offers another opportunity to hit the outdoor mats just weeks later. Now, for the second consecutive year, some of the state s top grapplers will get an early-season tuneup as they prepare for the upcoming prep campaign. The second annual Rough Rider Rumble is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Fargo Parks Sports Center. Fifteen girls matches and 21 boys matches will make up the day s card, with the girls division kicking off the action at 3 p.m. with the boys to follow. The lineup features returning state tournament placewinners from