Wrestlers Show Grit at Osseo Invitational

OSSEO, MN - The Minneapolis Roosevelt wrestling team showcased competitive spirit and secured a solid sixth-place finish at the tough 2025 Osseo Ken Droegemueller Invitational this past weekend. Facing strong competition, the Teddies racked up 69 points to place ahead of Minneapolis Edison and Columbia Heights in the eight-team field.

Team Standings

The tournament featured several highly-ranked teams, giving Roosevelt a challenging early season test. Wayzata High School took the overall team title with 209.5 points.

| Rank | Team | Points |

| 1st | Wayzata | 209.5 |
| 2nd | Woodbury | 182 |
| 3rd | Totino-Grace | 163 |
| 4th | Rogers | 160.5 |
| 5th | Blaine | 126.5 |
| 6th | Minneapolis Roosevelt | 69 |
| 7th | Minneapolis Edison | 25.5 |
| 8th | Columbia Heights | 0 |

Individual Results

Sam Hinman 1st place Girls 155lbs
Camila Herrer Falksen 1st place Girls 190lbs
Paola J Trinidad Lopez 2nd place Girls 190lbs
Elliott Karol 2nd place 189lbs
James Olvera 2nd place 121lbs
James Bicek 1st place JV 110lbs

Roosevelt's points were earned through strong performances across several weight classes, indicating a balanced effort from the squad. While the search results do not provide individual placers specifically for Roosevelt at the Osseo Invitational, the final team score of 69 points reflects a productive day with multiple wrestlers advancing into the consolation rounds or placing in the top six of their respective brackets.

Building on the successes seen earlier in the year at the Twin Cities Tournament and the Minneapolis City Championship, the team utilized the competitive Osseo field to gain valuable experience for the remainder of the 2025-2026 season.

The team’s performance at the Osseo Invitational demonstrates the progress the Roosevelt program is making. With continued hard work, the Teddies aim to build on this solid showing as they head into the heart of their conference schedule and prepare for upcoming section tournaments. This highly competitive meet serves as an excellent benchmark for the team to identify areas for improvement.

Photos by Lee Hinman