Five state wrestling storylines to follow this weekend
Alburnett seeks its first trophy since 2016 after trailing for third last year and entering 1A with 11 qualifiers. LinMar star Kane Naaktgeboren leads 3A at 144 with a 33 0 record and strong title history. Union Communities Jace Hedeman targets a fourth title while Keaton Moeller eyes Starmont’s first since 1989. Knipp and Fox anchor 1A heavyweight field with football ties.
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Alburnett
Pirates
Don Bosco
Wilton
Dons
Nashua Plainfield
Rowdy Neighbor
Tayten Coufal
Preston Klostermann
Atlee Dewitt
Shayden Washburn
Reece Klostermann
Emmitt Fleshman
Naaktgeboren
Quest Linn-Mar
Kane Naaktgeboren
Hedeman
Union Community
Jace Hedeman
Starmont
Keaton Moeller
Moeller
Stormont
Kent Streicher
Streicher
Doug
Linn-Mar
Seaton Overcomes Injury to Claim 126-Pound Title
Iowa City West wrestler Seaton endured a 2023 knee injury after surgery and months away from the mat. He returned in August, battled through fear and a district final loss, and charged into state on a determined comeback with support from his parents and coaches.
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Seaton
City High
Cory Connell
Iowa City West
University of Iowa
Big Game
Alex Kanellis
Brad
Amber
Bettendorf
Jayce Luna
State
State Meet Wrestling Class 3A 2A 1A Area Qualifiers Outlook
Southeast Polk leads 3A with 12 ranked. Linn-Mar and Iowa City High among top five. 2A features Osage with seven qualifiers and five No. 1 seeds. Mount Vernon and Union Community strong. 1A shows Don Bosco as favorite with 10 qualifiers and multiple title threats across weight classes.
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Linn-Mar
Kane Naaktgeboren
Iowa City High
Jake Mitchell
Naaktgeboren
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
Clear Creek Amana
Linn- Mar
Iowa City West
C.R. Prairie
C.R. Xavier
C.r. Kennedy
Marion
Western Dubuque
C.R. Washington
Iowa City Liberty
C.R. Jefferson
Polk
Rams
Bettendorf
Fort Dodge
Waukee Northwest
Ankeny Centennial
Indianola
Waverly Shell Rock
Gazette
Southeast Polk
Nico DeSalvo
Alexander Pierce
Jake Knight
Koufax Christensen
Cale Seaton
Carter Freeman
Bas Diaz
Kael Voinovich
Jacob Helgeson
Johnston
Maximus Magayna
Waterloo East
Brent Slade
Southeast
Dresham Ross
Hnt
Daniel Herrera
Ames
Knights
Brayden Bohnsack
Jace Hedeman
Mount Vernon
Klayten Perreault
Jase Jaspers
Jackson Jaspers
Mustangs
Greg Randall
Osage
Union Community
Vinny Mayberry
Glenwood
Kade Blume
Roland Story
Blake Fox
Anders Kittelson
Alburnett
Jesup
West Branch
Pirates
Preston Klostermann
Wilton
Don Bosco
Hayden Schwab
Mason Shirk
Rowdy Neighbor
Jesse Lewis
West Sioux
Tanner Ari
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Jayden Haueter
Apple Valley
Minn
Dan Gable
Grant Kress
Nanktgeboren
Benton Community
Jerry Eckenrod
Union
Caleb Olson
The
Iowa
Kirk Ferentz
New Hampton
Mike Humpal
Matt Fields
Waterloo
Columbus
Mason Knipp
East Buchanan
Cody Fox
Knipp
Hawkeyes
Fox
Thegazette.com
Hud Turner
City High School
Iowa City
State Meet
Decorah
West Delaware
Anamosa
Blake Irvine
Xtream
Coralville
Jim Slosiarek
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