In middle school, Gracie Pinckney wanted to go out for a sport. But, it wasn’t on a mat, and it wasn’t during the winter.It was on the gridiron. It was football.
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In middle school, Gracie Pinckney wanted to go out for a sport. But, it wasn’t on a mat, and it wasn’t during the winter.It was on the gridiron. It was football.
The Trojans are ranked seventh in Class 3A. They won nine matches, including eight by pin or technical fall, to defeat Cedar Rapids Xavier, 47-19, in a boys wrestling dual Thursday night at West. The Trojans won the girls’ dual, 42-39.
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.
West Delaware’s Liam Weber has had a successful start to his junior campaign. He has thrived by focusing on daily improvement and trying to be his best. Weber is 15-0 and ranked No. 2 at 157 pounds in Class 2A; Anamosa duo wins titles at Osage; Mount Vernon tops Lisbon for dual title.
Here is The Gazette’s fourth installment of area high school boys wrestling individual rankings for the 2025-26 season.
Cedar Rapids Prairie junior Chase Watkinson was a state medalist last season. He is focused on becoming a state champion this season. Watkinson went 4-0, including a win over Waverly-Shell Rock’s top-ranked Kipton Lewis, Saturday during the Prairie Duals.
Photos from the Cedar Rapids Prairie boys wrestling quad Saturday, January 3, 2026
Here is The Gazette’s third installment of area high school boys wrestling individual rankings for the 2025-26 season.
The Iowa High School Athletic Association released its first installment of the state dual rankings Tuesday. Southeast Polk (3A), Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (2A) and Don Bosco (1A) are ranked No. 1. Solon duo claim titles at Fort Madison Invitational.
Nelson Brands wasn’t sure when he was bit by the coaching bug but said he has enjoyed his first season as head coach at Iowa City Regina.
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.
West Branch senior Cooper Gates has earned two state medals but is focused on his best finish yet. He has started the season 17-1, winning the 165-pound title Saturday at the Regal Invitational at Iowa City Regina.
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