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3 Gazette area stars from the 2024 Iowa high school boys’ state wrestling tournament Friday
Feb. 16, 2024 5:07 pm, Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 10:33 pm
DES MOINES — Three Gazette area stars from the Iowa high school boys’ state wrestling tournament Friday:
Austin Scranton, Anamosa
The junior top-seeded 175-pounder scored the final eight points in an 8-6 decision over West Delaware’s Brent Yonkovic in the Class 2A semifinals to become the Blue Raiders’ first state finalist since 2004.
Kyler Scranton, Iowa City West
The No. 8 seed posted two decisions, rebounding from a loss in his opening match with four straight wins to earn a top-six finish at 175 in 3A.
Jackson Jaspers, Mount Vernon
The No. 4-seed Jaspers recorded a major decision and blanked Creston’s Austin Evans, 1-0, to move into the top six at 144 in 2A. Jaspers becomes the Mustangs’ second four-time state medalist, joining four-time state champion Greg Randall (1979-82). Jaspers placed fifth, fourth and seventh the last three years.
Friday’s Iowa high school boys’ state wrestling coverage
• Class 3A: Roundup and results | Photos
• Class 2A: Roundup and results | Photos
• Class 1A: Roundup and results | Photos
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