Iowa City High’s Kael Kurtz and Linn-Mar’s Brayden Parke added another chapter to a competitive rivalry between the two ranked Class 3A wrestlers. City High’s top-ranked Gabe Arnold edged the Lions’ No. 2 Tate Naaktgeboren in a battle between nationally-ranked seniors. Linn-Mar dominated the rest of the dual for a 49-21 victory.
Doug Streicher has transformed Linn-Mar into a top wrestling program during his 26-season tenure, becoming the elder statesman of current Mississippi Valley Conference head wrestling coaches. He still finds reward in the progress athletes make on and off the mat.
Linn-Mar two-time state champion and three-time state finalist Tate Naaktgeboren reached the 100-win career win plateau, recording a pin to open the third-ranked Lions’ 58-20 dual win over Iowa City West on Thursday night at Linn-Mar
Kane and Tate Naaktgeboren have a strong brotherly bond that includes a love for wrestling. They both won individuals crowns and helped Linn-Mar claim its first Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet team title Saturday at Cedar Rapids Jefferson.
Iowa and Iowa State weren’t exchanging recipes when they came face-to-face after the Hawkeyes won Sunday’s dual, 22-11. Coe had a big weekend. Cael Happel won his debut and a local duo won Donnybrook titles.
Tate Naaktgeboren captured the 160-pound state title last season. The top-ranked junior will attempt to become Linn-Mar’s third wrestler to win multiple state crowns.
The Gazette highlighted wrestlers to watch for the 2021-22 high school wrestling season. The list includes 13 state champions and four more state finalists.
Social media followers offered some questions about the 2021-22 high school wrestling season and The Gazette provided the answers.
Wrestling Weekend That Was: Iowa heavyweight Tony Cassioppi dominated his way to the 125-kg title at the UWW U23 World Championships, Linn-Mar’s Tate Naaktgeboren commits to Iowa State and more.
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