Top-seeded Alburnett powered its way to the Class 1A championship dual for the second straight season. No. 2 West Delaware soared into the 2A finals with two nailbiting victories at the State Duals tournament Saturday at Xtream Arena.
Independence defeated Mount Vernon in a consolation-round dual, giving Mustangs head coach Michael Doyle his 500th career dual victory. He is the 12th coach in Iowa high school history to reach the win plateau.
Sigourney-Keota’s Reanah Utterback left an indelible mark on wrestling in Iowa. She dominated her way to another title, pinning through another state tournament bracket at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state wrestling tournament.
See photos as wrestlers competed in the championship round.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Ella Brown has seen her title hopes end in the semifinal round in the past. This time the Cougars’ senior 235-pounder left no doubt to become the school’s first state finalist.
Class 1A No. 1 Alburnett subscribes to the “Bring the fight” mantra. The Pirates will have to bring that mentality for a chance to win first dual crown since 2016.
The Iowa HigH School Athletic Association State Duals tournament is set for Saturday at Xtream Arena in Coralville.
See photos as area wrestlers competed for a place in the championship round.
Mount Vernon Libby Dix reached the state finals the last two seasons, winning the 190-pound crown. She opened with two consecutive pins to maintain her chances for another state title.
Photos from day one of the ISHSAU girls’ state wrestling tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Cedar Rapids Prairie senior Mackenzie Childers was a state champion in 2023. A concussion forced her to default from last year’s event. She’s back and in the 130-pounds semifinals with a shot at another title.
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