ST. PAUL — One United South Central wrestler will advance to the semifinals of the state tournament, while another will compete in the consolation bracket.

The Rebels’ Derek Herman went 2-0 Friday at Xcel Energy Center, guaranteeing his place among the top six in his weight class and a chance to continue on in the semifinals Saturday.

In the 170 weight class, Herman won a 7-4 decision over Zumbrota’s Devin Manzy, before dominating Bertha-Hewitt’s Ethan Kimber in a 13-4 major decision. Herman was set to battle Kenyon-Wanamingo’s Ted Androli in semifinal action Saturday.

The Rebels were also represented by Adam Knutson in the state tournament at 145. Knutson won his first bout with a 4-3 decision over Goodhue’s Kaleb O’Reilly, but lost in the quarterfinals to Tom Tellers of  UNC in an 8-3 decision. Knutson set the stage to battle back through wrestlebacks, though, with a 5-3 decision over Eden Valley-Watkins’ Tyler Dockendorf in the consolation quarterfinals. Knutson will need to defeat Adrian’s Logan Rogers in Saturday’s action to place in the top six in his weight class.

Look to albertleatribune.com and Monday’s print edition of the Tribune for more state wrestling coverage.