K.J. Pilcher

FAYETTE — Excitement in the future has surpassed pride in the past. Upper Iowa wrestling coach Heath Grimm values his …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Brock Henderson considers it a blessing every time he steps into a wrestling room. Each muscle-tiring practice …

MONONA — MFL MarMac has assembled key components to a strong wrestling team. The Bulldogs have veterans with state experience. …

LISBON – Brant Baltes’ good month became a little bit better before the holidays. The senior multisport athlete had received …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Train. Run. Repeat. West Liberty’s Kobe Simon understands the importance of a good routine and that his …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Frank Budederi never experienced wrestling until he moved to the United States about four years ago. Born …

CASCADE – Aidan Noonan produced one of the most memorable moments in state wrestling history. In search of his own …

MONTEZUMA — Eddie Burgess approached the sideline during a regular-season game against Lone Tree. This wasn’t a run-of-the-mill talk between …

CLARENCE – The challenge remains the same every time Solon’s Hayden Taylor steps on the mat. Opponents, tournaments and venues …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Christian Stanek exudes toughness. Cedar Rapids Xavier’s hard-nosed and relentless two-time state wrestling medalist has found success …

AMES — Iowa State released its schedule for the 2021 college wrestling season. But, it came with one notable exception …

CEDAR RAPIDS – After nearly a month delay, Cedar Rapids Community School District wrestling programs were able to hold in-person …

MANCHESTER – Christian Nunley doesn’t frequent the cafeteria during lunch. While classmates are socializing over the midday meal, the West …

WILLIAMSBURG — Cole Clark is determined to finish the mission he expected to accomplish all last season. When everything settled, …

MARION – Look no further than Dakota Lau for a tangible example of Western Dubuque’s ‘next man in” mantra. Two …