Smith leads CCA wrestling with veteran staff and prep
At age 70, coach Smith relies on a devoted staff including Tyler Andres, Fletcher Green, and Adam Furness to bridge gaps with head coaches. Nash praises Smith’s technique focus as key to team improvement, while Furness, an Iowa City High assistant, steps in to sustain last season’s strides. Smith, with 45 years in the sport, holds 704 dual wins and 19 state team titles.
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Tyler
Adam Endres
Fletcher Green
Smith
Nash
Furness
CCA
Iowa City High
Bean-Smith
Iowa
Lisbon
City High
Jeff McGinness
Nolan Howell
Clear Creek Amana
Brad Smith
Clippers
Clear Creek Amana High School
Tiffin
Iowa City
2024 25 WRESTLERS TO WATCH
A list of top Iowa wrestlers features Alexander Pierce Jr from I C West and Jace Hedeman from Union Community, both two time state finalists. Brayden Bohnsack of Union Community, a two time state champion, joins as a 2A 113 pound titleholder with 129 17 career record. Jase Jaspers of Mount Vernon, two time finalist, has 81 9 career marks. Austin Scranton of Anamosa, 2A 175 state champ with 49 0 last season. Rowdy Neighbor of Alburnett, 1A 120 title holder, two time finalist with 141 20 career. Brock Morris of Cascade is 1A 126 pound runner up and two time qualifier.
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Alexander Pierce, Jr
I.C. West
University of Virginia Commit
Jace Hedeman, Jr
Union Community
University of Northern Iowa
Brayden Bohnsack, Jr
Air Force Commit
Jase Jaspers
Mount Vernon
Austin Scranton, Jr
Anamosa
Rowdy Neighbor, Jr
Alburnett
Brock Morris, Jr
Cascade
Mikey Ryan
Ethan Wood
Mustangs
Union
Knights
Jace Hedeman
Brayden Bohnsack
West Delaware
Hawks
Brent Yankovic
Jax Miller
Jake Voss
Jeff
Iowa area wrestlers poised with strong state pedigree
A list of Iowa high school wrestlers led by Malik DeBow Linn-Mar and Preston Klostermann Alburnett among others, detailing state medals and career marks. Highlights include Beitz Maquoketa Valley, Yankovic West Delaware, Munson CR Prairie, Avila JC West, Ngoma CR Xavier, Boone Washington, Boots Lisbon, Bergman Jesup, Nash Clear Creek Amana, Schmidt Solon, and more with multiple state qualifiers and top finishes.
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Aaron Boone
Washington
Iowa
Tiernan Boots, Jr
Lisbon
J Ayden Bergman
Jesup
Cale Nash
Clear Creek Amana
Jordan Schmidt
Solon
2024 25 Teams to Watch in Iowa Wrestling
Clear Creek Amana and Iowa City West headline a loaded 3A field with state qualifiers Cale Nash Nolan Howell and Alexander Pierce Justin Avila leading strong dual potential. Linn-Mar Mount Vernon Anamosa West Delaware Union West 1A Alburnett Jesup also feature deep rosters with multiple state medalists and high win totals.
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Clear Creek Amna
The
Clippers
CCA
Cale Nash
Nolan Howell
Iowa City West
Trojans
West
Alexander Pierce
Justin Avila
Linn-Mar
Doug Streicher
Lions
Ryan Gotto
Beau Westpfahl
Malik DeBow
Aidan Ehlinger
Barrett Mieras
Philip Jacobs
Iown City West
Ankeny Centennial
Lucas Bruhl
Wells Fargo Arena
Des Moines
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
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Connie
Howell
the Clippers
Robbie Hatcher
Fort Dodge
Dru Ayala
Owa City
E Malik DeBow
E Preston Klostermann
Nathan Beitz
Maquoketa Valley
Brenden Heying, Jr
Benton Community
Dylan Munson
Syr
C.R
Zette
Blue Raiders
Austin Scranton
Hudson Scranton
Pirates
Don Bosco
J-Hawks
Ayden Bergman
Cooper Hinz
K.J. Pilcher
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