Bismarck Gorilla Wrestling

06/19/2026

Only 5 days until Helen Maroulis is here! 🎉

Fresh off punching her ticket to another U.S. World Team, Helen continues to add to one of the greatest careers in wrestling history. Her consistency, excellence, and championship mindset never cease to amaze.

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome her and celebrate all she’s accomplished. Congratulations, Helen! 🇺🇸💪🤼‍♀️Helen Maroulis

06/18/2026

We got Gorillas in Milwaukee! 🦍💪

The nation’s best are competing at the USA Wrestling Junior National Duals in Milwaukee, where state teams battle for national bragging rights in freestyle and Greco-Roman competition.

Representing the Gorillas:

🔥 Grady Iverson
🔥 Seamus Kuklok
🔥 Darion Bitz
🔥 Carter Johnson

Make some noise, men. Proud of the work you’ve put in and love watching you represent on the national stage.

Let’s go Gorillas! 🦍

06/12/2026

Good luck to Team ND as freestyle kicks off today at the USA Wrestling 16U National Duals in Farmington, Utah! 💪🇺🇸

We’re especially proud of the 10 Gorilla wrestlers representing Team North Dakota on one of the biggest stages in the country.

This year’s event features 44 state association teams from 35 states competing in freestyle, bringing together many of the nation’s top young wrestlers.

The competition is stacked, and every match is an opportunity to test yourself against the best. Wear that ND singlet with pride, compete with confidence, and trust the work you’ve put in all season.

Good luck, Team ND! Your coaches, teammates, families, and wrestling community are cheering you on every step of the way. Go make North Dakota proud! 🔥🦍🤼‍♂️

05/18/2026

The Gorillas had their end-of-year picnic and awards on Saturday, and it was an amazing turnout! The food was great, and the company was even better. We came together to celebrate all the hard work our Gorilla wrestlers put in throughout the year, and we couldn’t be more proud of every single one of them.

🏆 Most Improved
RJ Klingfus
Jacob Fischer
Stormy Shinn
Claire Smith
Judah Weigel
Veda Gensrich
Taysun Muller
Thielen Steiger
Brecken Butler
Bennette Furman
Brantlee Shinn
Alivia Phillips
Bray Jahner

💪 Hardest Worker
Autumn Messer
Braelyn Renner
Brecken Renner
Landon Diebold
Hunter Phillips
Briggs Bodvig
Jaxson Brunsell

❤️ Heart Award
Luella Lindstrom
Everett Bohlman
Milo Christensen
Mercer Forster
Brady Faiman
Calder Messer
Beckett Haas
Jericho Remily

🥇 MVP
Piper Lennick
Benson Ritter
Cooper Jablonsky

Congratulations to all of our award winners and to every wrestler who gave their all this season. The future is bright for Gorilla Wrestling!

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Gorillas had their end-of-year picnic and awards on Saturday, and it was an amazing turnout! The food was great, and the company was even better. We came together to celebrate all the hard work our Gorilla wrestlers put in throughout the year, and we couldn’t be more proud of every single one of them.

🏆 Most Improved
RJ Klingfus
Jacob Fischer
Stormy Shinn
Claire Smith
Judah Weigel
Veda Gensrich
Taysun Muller
Thielen Steiger
Brecken Butler
Bennette Furman
Brantlee Shinn
Alivia Phillips
Bray Jahner

💪 Hardest Worker
Autumn Messer
Braelyn Renner
Brecken Renner
Landon Diebold
Hunter Phillips
Briggs Bodvig
Jaxson Brunsell

❤️ Heart Award
Luella Lindstrom
Everett Bohlman
Milo Christensen
Mercer Forster
Brady Faiman
Calder Messer
Beckett Haas
Jericho Remily

🥇 MVP
Piper Lennick
Benson Ritter
Cooper Jablonsky

Congratulations to all of our award winners and to every wrestler who gave their all this season. The future is bright for Gorilla Wrestling!

05/14/2026

Dear Camp Participants and Families,

We have a change regarding the upcoming Wyatt Hendrickson Camp dates. Due to Wyatt learning this past week at the PanAm Championships that he is required to report for World Team Training beginning August 5th, we need to adjust the camp dates.

The camp will now be held on August 2nd–3rd, with all times remaining the same.

We understand this change may be an inconvenience and could interfere with other plans. If you are unable to attend the new dates and would like a reimbursement, please message us.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we are still looking forward to a great camp weekend with Wyatt.

Thank you,

Gorilla Wrestling Board

05/12/2026

The Gorillas showed up and battled hard at the Northern Plains National Tournament this weekend! 💪🦍

Freestyle placers:
🥈 Carver — 2nd Place
🥉 Ezekiel — 3rd Place
🥈 Addy — 2nd Place

Way to go, Gorillas! Proud of the hard work, toughness, and grit you brought to the mat! 👏🔥

Proud of every Gorilla that traveled and competed this weekend. Your dedication, courage, and willingness to step on the mat represent what Gorilla Wrestling is all about! 🧡🩶🖤