Iowa City West’s Diego Robertty reached the championship match in his first opportunity and Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Louden Bloxham made a run to the title bout in his last chance. Both finished as state runners-up at the Class 3A state wrestling tournament Saturday at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.
Iowa City West Diego Robertty and Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Louden Bloxham were victorious in semifinal bouts at the Class 3A state wrestling tournament Friday night at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.
Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Louden Bloxham suffered a leg injury that kept him off the mat up to a month of the state tournament. He turned the hurt into hardware with a win in the 190-pound quarterfinal of the Class 3A state wrestling tournament Thursday at Casey’s Center ini Des Moines.
Iowa City West freshman Diego Robertty needed just 43 seconds for a pin in his Class 3A state wrestling tournament debut Wednesday at Casey’s Center in Des Moines. He has carried on the family tradition that includes two Olympian parents.
Here is a breakdown, including top qualifiers, synopsis and predictions, of each class at the Iowa High School Athletic Association state wrestling tournament Wednesday through Saturday at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.
Linn-Mar’s Kate Seery was reminded of coming up shy of the finals in her past state wrestling tournament appearance. She changed that by reaching the 115-pound championship match at the Class 2A state meet Friday at Xtream Arena in Coralville.
Linn-Mar’s Chloe Adamson and Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Emelia Reyes missed placing at last year’s state tournament. They worked hard over the last year and advanced to the semifinals for their first medal at the girls state wrestling tournament Thursday at Xtream Arena in Coralville.
Iowa City West is the No. 7 seed and will host a Class 3A regional dual Tuesday, according to the pairings released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association on Tuesday. Williamsburg’s Grant Eckenrod hits 700-win plateau. Decorah dominates Anamosa tournament.
The final installment of the Gazette’s area high school boys wrestling individual rankings for the 2025-26 season.
The sixth installment of the Gazette’s area high school boys wrestling individual rankings for the 2025-26 season.
Here is The Gazette’s fifth installment of area high school boys wrestling individual rankings for the 2025-26 season.
Philip Jacobs wants to be his best but he is also focused on Linn-Mar’s team success. He’s willing to do whatever helps the team, moving up to 190 pounds. Jacobs went 5-0 and host Linn-Mar claimed the team title Saturday at the Lions Duals.
Here is The Gazette’s fourth installment of area high school boys wrestling individual rankings for the 2025-26 season.
Who made a lasting impression? Libby Fandel, Quentin Nauman, Williamsburg softball, South Winneshiek cross country, and an all-too-brief moment in the sun for my Drake Bulldogs.
Who made a lasting impression? Libby Fandel, Quentin Nauman, Williamsburg softball, South Winneshiek cross country, and an all-too-brief moment in the sun for my Drake Bulldogs.
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