Meet The Gazette’s 2025 all-area high school boys’ wrestling team: Union Community’s three-time state champion and four-time finalist Jace Hedeman is the Wrestler of the Year, while Alburnett’s Clayton Rush repeats as Coach of the Year.
Solon sophomore 215-pounder Lucas Feuerbach has been motivated by missing the state podium last season. He has a shot at a title this year, reaching the finals of the Class 2A boys’ state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Williamsburg’s Nile Sinn recalled watching former Raider wrestlers and aspiring to be like them. He earned his second state medal with his first trip to the Class 2A 150-pound state semifinals Thursday night at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Here are five storylines to follow during the 2025 Iowa High School Athletic Association traditional state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
The first Iowa High School Athletic Association released its first dual rankings on Jan. 2. Williamsburg went 19-0 in the first half of the season and was voted No. 1 in Class 2A.
Linn-Mar’s Kane Naaktgeboren ended his high school wrestling career with an undefeated championship season. He became the Lions’ 10th wrestler to win a state crown and the program’s seventh four-time state medalist.
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