Matt Wempen, 113, So., Linn-Mar, Class 3A 106-pound state champion with 48-2 record.Hunter Washburn, 113, So., Alburnett, Class 1A 106-pound state champion, going 46-0.Max Thomsen, So., Union Community, Class 2A 113-pound state champion, posting 47-1 mark.Erik Lux, 170, Sr., South Tama, Class 2A 160-pound state champion ...

DES MOINES - At one point this season, Zach Less wasn't even the best 103-pounder on West Delaware's wrestling team, but now he is trying to be the best in the state.The Hawks sophomore earned a spot in the state finals with a 5-0 semifinal ...

DES MOINES - Coaching seems to be optional for J.C. Vercande.At least that was the case during his latest state tournament contest. Vercande ignored the strategy of his coaches and it working, pinning fourth-ranked Tre Rutz of Humboldt with 10 seconds remaining in their 130-pound quarterfinal match of the ...

DES MOINES - Independence's Austin Evans paced and jumped around before making his state tournament debut.The Mustang junior harnessed the butterflies in his stomach, thought of the basics of wrestling and then used them to his advantage.“I just went out there and looked at it ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - Waverly-Shell Rock Coach Rick Caldwell wasn't trying to be arrogant or boastful, even though he had every right.The Go-Hawks have rumbled with some of the best wrestling teams in the state and country, and after those tough tests Caldwell was glad to ...