CEDAR RAPIDS — West Delaware’s Sam Phillips recognized the hammers were about to take the mat.So, the junior 120-pounder prepared to try and play the role of final nail in the coffin.Phillips scored a 12-9 decision over Zack Fiser in the final bout, elevating West Delaware ...

MARION - Dylan Becker has been down before, but was never out for good.So, when the Cedar Rapids Prairie senior found himself in a hole late in a pivotal match for his team it was no surprise he displayed toughness and overcame adversity again.After missing last season to ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids Prairie wrestlers are greedy.The trophy from last year’s Mississippi Valley Conference Valley Division title just wasn’t enough to satisfy the Hawks. So they took a big step to add to their hardware.Ninth-ranked Prairie captured eight wins and outlasted Linn-Mar, 32-28, ...

How many freshmen does it take to win a wrestling dual?Cedar Rapids Prairie Coach Blake Williams was sure it was seven, but it turned out to be eight.With more than half its lineup in its first year of high school, Prairie still showed its strength, ...