Battle at the Border returns for 15th year

Riley Fritsch gets an opponent in a headlock at last year’s Battle at the Border wrestling tournament. The tournament returns to Blaine for the 15th year this Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12. As many as 1,000 fans and wrestlers from 24 teams are expected to pack the Blaine High School gymnasium as wrestlers test their mettle against opponents from around the state. Action begins at 1 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.

Photo by Janell Kortlever