K.J. Pilcher

One just isn’t enough for Alburnett’s wrestling program.The Pirates aren’t content with winning last year’s state duals. They won’t even …

CLASS 3AClass 3A is up for grabs and could be won by a handful of teams this year. A dominant …

The Mississippi Valley Conference will be well represented at the state’s top dual competition.Actually, more conference teams will participate than …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Brenden Baker went from feeling the worst to being first.All the hard work and dedication to reverse …

 CEDAR RAPIDS – Coaches and wrestlers don’t emphasize rankings.Regularly, they can be used as motivation. They can also serve as …

MARION – The season has presented its share of challenges for the Linn-Mar Lions.They have endured injuries, leading to some …

Cedar Rapids Jefferson earned its first trip to the Class 3A State Duals in 20 years.The seventh-ranked J-Hawks won eight …

MANCHESTER – Independence opened the season with a brand new wrestling facility with fancy state of the art features.The Mustangs …

 The last time Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s wrestling team competed in the state duals none of the current J-Hawks were alive.Focus …

 West Delaware might have a different lineup, experienced some different results, but the goals remain the same.Despite losing eight seniors …

IOWA CITY – Tony Ramos had his hand raised for the final time in front of the University of Iowa …

LISBON – Avenge and advance.Lisbon’s Nick Williams did both and enjoyed some redemption.Williams recorded a 5-1 victory over English Valley’s …

IOWA CITY – The stage is set, lights are on and the music begins to play. The wrestling crowd buzzes …

MOUNT VERNON – Coe was all about the style. It wasn’t the Kohawks’ crimson singlets, the shoes or headgear the …

With every takedown, every wind sprint and every pushup, Sawyer Amling drives a little harder.He is powered by the feat that …