Junior Mitchel Rogaliner claimed the title of STATE CHAMPION at 112 pounds this weekend. This is Rogaliner’s second state championship. In 2010 he became Bedford’s first Freshman State Champ at 103. Last year this phenomenal athlete was a runner up. His journey back to the top of the podium included 100 off season matches and a laser focus on his goal.

Mitchel is a team captain, honor student, and fierce Kicking Mule. The Bedford Wrestling family, fans, and entire community is so proud of this young man and congratulate him for this second State Championship title.

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Senior 285 pounder Logan Rimmer had an incredible season and capped it off by finishing the year as a State Finalist. Rimmer joins an elite group of Bedford wrestlers who made it to the finals twice.  Fans have come to expect and love Logan’s dominance which was a fearsome sight for his opponents all year. Way to go Rimmer, you did Bedford Wrestling proud.

Junior 189 pounder Brandon Sunday put together a great run at Individual States in a tough as nails weight class. Sunday’s explosive style combined with smart strategy earned him a place as a State Finalist. “Way to go Sunday,” be heard ringing through The Palace all weekend. We agree way to go SUNDAY!

Senior 215 pounder Bryan Smith wound up in the same bracket as the eventual 215 State Champ Prescott Line. Smith gave line a great match in the semi-finals and lost by one point. Smith battled back and took 3rd in the state. Congratulations to Bryan Smith who displayed the skills and heart of a champion.

Senior 140 pounder Al Regnier placed 8th. A first round lost can be a tough hurdle but Regnier showed heart and grit to battle back up the bracket. He won in sudden death overtime to give Bedford 5 All State Wrestlers in 2012′s MHSAA Individual Tournament. Go AL!

Junior 119 pounder Mitch Pawlak wrestled well under the State Tournament pressure cooker. He lost one round short of placing but wrestled well and laid groundwork for next year.

Bedford fans, family, and alumni are so proud of these six young men. Not only are they the BEST wrestlers in the State of Michigan they displayed good sportsmanship, heart, and the incredible strength it takes to compete at the high level of the Individual State Tournament.

Six Bedford Wrestlers ran the gauntlet that is Individual Regionals and came through victorious. To muscle through the last challenge on the way to The Palace a wrestler must win two matches and achieve a top four finish.

Mitchel Rogaliner (112) again led the way with a championship finish. Rogaliner came in first and will make his third appearance at The Palace for this groundbreaking Junior and team Captain.

Mitchell Pawlak (119) showed up ready to rumble! Pawlak finished second,  he waded through brutal competition and wore the Bedford Red with pride. This junior wrestled with explosive power Saturday

Al Regnier (140) pushed through a tough field as well. A first round loss didn’t slow him down –  instead it fueled him to to three tough as nails wins. This Senior and Team Captain finished third with his now trademark fist pump!

Brandon Sunday (189) was also sporting Bedford Red and it blinded his competitors. This junior is a rock solid powerhouse who has only begun to fight!

Bryan Smith (215) was fearsome and unstoppable at Regionals.  This Senior pummeled the competition with the Bedford Red On His Head! Not much can be done when the Smith Train leaves the station!

Logan Rimmer (285) did what Logan Rimmer is known for, win! This Senior Captain climbed to the the top of a big mountain and is headed back to The Palace.

We’re so proud of these Super Six as they represent Bedford in the Individual State Tournament at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

And to Tyler Rogaliner, Jacob Lohr, David Lijewski, and Jon Prajzner, we are equally proud of you and your incredible grit today and all season. Though it is the Individual Regional you are the epitome of TEAM!

And a thank you to Gary Williams, because of his selfless dedication we have these professional action photos to chronicle this Road to the Palace. (click to see the photos)

It was an incredible night for Bedford Wrestling at the MHSAA Team Regional. Bedford faced off against a gritty John Glenn team hungry to knock the Mules out in their bid to get to States.  The Mules beat John Glen 40 to 17.  Then it was on to the second round. Southgate beat Saline so it was the Mules vs. the Titans.  The Kicking Mules resoundingly defeated Southgate Anderson 53 to 13.

Now the Mules are headed to Battle Creek to compete in the MHSAA Team State Tournament!! We’re so proud of the team. More coverage here Thursday of the Mules as they head to STATES!!!

Bedford hosted MHSAA Individual Districts Saturday and ten Mules advanced to Regionals. To advance a wrestler must place in the top four of their District.

Champions for the day were Al Regnier, Bryan Smith, Logan Rimmer, and Mitchel Rogaliner.  Finishing second were Jacob Lohr, David Lijewski, and  Brandon Sunday. Third places were earned by Mitchell Pawlak, Jon Prajzner, and Tyler Rogaliner.

Congratulations to the Terrific TEN! We’ll be cheering you on as you compete next Saturday in Saline at Individual Regionals.

It was a great day of wrestling. Although Bryce Davis, Jacob Helminski, Nate Stevens, and Ben Beallas did not advance today we are equally proud of these gentleman who represented Bedford Wrestling with class and grit!

See you Wednesday for TEAM REGIONALS at Wyandotte Roosevelt – we need to PACK THE HOUSE WITH MULE FANS!!!

Bedford Wrestling took the District title Wednesday. First the Mules took on Monroe. The Mules beat Monroe 52 to 10. The second round they faced Woodhaven. The Mules beat Woodhaven 52 to 12. Mules advance to Team Regionals next Wednesday at Wyandotte Roosevelt.

Congratulations Mules and good luck at Individual Districts this Saturday at home!

Wednesday night’s win against Adrian – 63 to 5 – means the Mules were undefeated in the SEC this year. Congratulations wrestlers! And good luck back at Adrian for the SEC Tournament this Saturday.

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