The National Wrestling Coaches Association Multi-Divisional duals were packed with memorable performances and results, including University of Northern Iowa’s title defense. Iowa State ends road trip with a win at North Dakota State and assorted high school results in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
See photos from American Rivers Conference action.
Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa close the first half of their seasons. Luther had a strong showing at Gator “Boots” Duals. Battle of Waterloo highlighted high school results in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Iowa State and Iowa remained at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, and UNI climbed to No. 12 in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA Division I dual rankings. American Rivers Conference well represented in NCAA D-III poll.
University of Northern Iowa dumped Missouri, proving that the McLeod Center is becoming a tough place for visitors to win. Upper Iowa’s Ethan Doty placed at the Midwest Classic. Seven Kohawks place at the North Central Invitational and high school results in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
University of Iowa, Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa were represented in the Bill Farrell Open. Iowa women crowned 5 at Waldorf. Hawkeyes land notable recruits and travel woes prevent UNI from wrestling in the first Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Coe’s Brady Kelly continued his strong campaign, passing for 270 yards and four touchdowns on 15-for-18 passing in the first half of a 42-21 victory over Luther Saturday at Clark Field.
Coe returns to action against winless Luther. Central and Wartburg battle for the American Rivers Conference lead. Upper Iowa tries to remain among Great Lakes Valley Conference leaders and more in five small college football storylines this weekend.
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Luther announced Tuesday that it will move from the American Rivers Conference to Midwest Conference for the 2026-27 academic year.
The American Rivers Conference baseball tournament has been held at Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids since 2004. The plan is to keep it here but use Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo for seasons a scheduling conflict occurs with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Coe is the defending American Rivers Confernce baseball tournament champions. The Kohawks are the No. 2 seed in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament this season.
Coe’s Ryan Thoreson used to over think his approach at the plate. He has kept things simple and ranks among the Kohawks’ top hitters this season.
Coe’s Bryce Parke posted three straight victories to reach the 133-pound final at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on Saturday in Providence, R.I. He earned a runner-up finish and was one of four Kohawk All-Americans this year, including his brother, Brayden, who placed fifth at 125.
The college postseason continues with the NCAA Division II and III Wrestling Championships on Friday and Saturday. The D-III tournament includes the American Rivers Conference programs and Cornell, which is hosted by Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I. Upper Iowa is the lone D-II program in the state and will compete at Indianapolis, Ind.
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