K.J. Pilcher

West Delaware has adopted a simple mantra. The Hawks have approached each dual, every tournament with the expectation that the …

IOWA CITY — Iowa City West wrestling coach Nate Moore has witnessed daily progress. He expects a little more in …

IOWA CITY — Hunter Garvin couldn’t recall when he exactly started wrestling. He was young, though, starting about 5 years …

IOWA CITY – Iowa wrestling has run roughshod over the competition this season. The Hawkeyes are one of just two …

ELDRIDGE – The ‘next-man in” mentality had worked well for Cedar Rapids Kennedy in the regular season. The Cougars overcame …

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa has assured the leaders of its top-ranked wrestling program will remain through at …

INDEPENDENCE – The ending was frenetic and all so fitting. Matthew Doyle and Cole Davis have combined to win more …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids Prairie learned an important lesson at last year’s regional duals. The Hawks suffered an early …

INDEPENDENCE – Strong senior leaders and a large group of young talent have meshed for a successful Independence wrestling season. …

LISBON — Brandon Paez has been one of his own toughest opponents. The Lisbon freshman had to overcome his mind, …

MOUNT VERNON – Kaleb Reeves possess some high aspirations when it comes to wrestling. He has his sights set on …

IOWA CITY — Name the sport and Tony Cassioppi probably gave it a whirl. Iowa’s athletic and powerful freshman certainly …

WILLIAMSBURG — Jalen Schropp recalled the conversation with Williamsburg Coach Grant Eckenrod after his final match last season. He had …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Some have been by the slimmest of margins. Others a bit more convincing. For two straight seasons, …

With sectional tournaments set for Saturday and district tournaments the following week, here are The Gazette’s final 2020 area wrestling …