The wrestling program in Yorkton ended in 2020, but it ended with a bang. The final wrestler in the program, Riley Richards, took home a provincial title to end the program with a victory. It was Richardsβ third provincial title.
βIt has really been a lifestyle of mine. Iβve been wrestling now for six years, so itβs kind of sad that the club is ending, I will really miss it,β Richards said at the time.
The program was successful during its run. Kurt Hoffman is also a two-time Provincial champion in greco-Roman. Jordan Stewart is another successful wrestler, though he was sidelined with knee injuries.
In spite of the programβs success, it was difficult to maintain the program due to a lack of interest from students. Another issue was that it couldnβt be administered through the school, as equipment was damaged and the school didnβt have the budget to replace it.
Richards is optimistic that wrestling can return, and said that one of his goals after university is to return to the school as a teacher, and rebuild the program in the city.
He is currently at the University of Regina with a football scholarship, playing for the Regina Rams.
