Petersburg’s Eli Anderson competes at the Metlakatla wrestling tournament, which took place Oct. 17-18, 2025. Anderson placed first in his weight class. (Photo courtesy of James Valentine)

The Petersburg High School wrestling team kicked off the start of the season with a tournament in Metlakatla on Oct. 17-18. 

KFSK’s Taylor Heckart spoke with head coach James Valentine, who says he’s working with a larger, but younger, team this year. 

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At the tournament in Metlakatla, Eli Anderson placed 1st at 189lbs and Edgar Olsen placed 3rd at 171lbs.

The wrestling team’s next tournament will be Nov. 7-8 in Juneau.

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