Matside Minnesota
Matside Minnesota Podcast is your weekly front-row seat to high school wrestling across central and northern Minnesota. Co-hosts Chris Etzler and Derek Holst deliver in-depth recaps, exclusive interviews with coaches, athletes, fans, and officials, and insider commentary that dives into the stories, triumphs, and grit behind every takedown.
Matside Minnesota
Two #1s — Colbe Tappe & Gage Bjerga Lead the Cardinal Charge
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In this episode, we sit down with two of the biggest names in Minnesota high school wrestling: Colbe Tappe and Gage Bjerga. Both are currently ranked #1 in their weight classes, both have state titles, and both recently notched wins over nationally ranked opponents.
Colbe talks about his victory over the No. 11 wrestler in the country and what it means heading into the heart of the season. Gage breaks down his electric win over the top-ranked AA senior committed to Oklahoma University — a matchup that turned plenty of heads across the state.
The guys also dive into the rise of the #1‑ranked Staples‑Motley Cardinals, the culture inside the room, and what this team is building toward.
And as a bonus, some great salvaged audio from the first recording session, you’ll hear those extra cuts at the end of the episode.
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