The state’s NCAA Division I programs struggled at home and on the road. Wartburg won the Battle of the Burgs. Alburnett won its inaugural Rivere Valley Conference tournament and more in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
University of Iowa rebounded with a dual victory at Nebraska. Iowa State returned to Humboldt to cap 2-0 weekend. Coe, Luther competed at the American Rivers Conference duals and assorted high school results in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher and Iowa wrestling legend Dick Briggs discuss the past week of wrestling with Iowa colleges, universities and high schools
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.
“That was a bummer … but I’ve been incredibly proud of our team,” Coe Coach Kayla Waskow said after the Kohawks routed Luther, 78-49, in an American Rivers Conference game Wednesday at Kohawk Arena.
See photos from American Rivers Conference action.
The Iowa Western roster lists a dozen players from Eastern Iowa high schools, including Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Cedar Rapids Prairie, Clear Creek Amana, Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City West.
The year was filled with extraordinary games and feats. High school athletes and teams continue to inspire and amaze through their accomplishments. The state is also fortunate to have the type of college programs it does. Here are my top-five memorable moments.
The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher and Iowa wrestling legend Dick Briggs talk about all things Iowa high school and Iowa universities/colleges wrestling
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.
The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher and Iowa wrestling legend Dick Briggs talk about all things Iowa high school and Iowa universities/colleges wrestling
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.
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