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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 2024

Page

12

Wood Makes Run To 285 Pound Quarterfinal At 2A State Meet

Mount Vernon wrestler Ethan Wood advances to the 285-pound quarterfinals at the Class 2A state tournament in Wells Fargo Arena as Mount Vernon sits second on Day 1. He moved to heavyweight this season after competing at 195 as a sophomore and aims for a state title, sharing pride in teammates Klayten Perreault Jase Jaspers and Mikey Ryan who also reached the quarterfinals.

Des Moines Mount Vernon Ethan Wood Wood Wells Fargo Arena Mustangs Burlington Notre Dame Webster City Landon Griffin Vance Light Klayten Perreault Jase Jaspers Jackson Jaspers Mikey Ryan Perreault Ryan Bobcats West Delaware Decorah South Tama Independence Anamosa Brent Yankovic Hawks Williamsburg Cael Moore Yankovic Savannah Blake the Gazette Gavin Knutson Linn-Mar Grant Kress Des Moines East Daniel Zeph

Linn-Mar wrestlers shine as state meet opens with pins

Linn-Mar athletes led by Grant Kress and teammates pin rivals toward quarterfinals. Kress, unbeaten this season against Iowa foes, aims to improve on last year’s runner up finish. Other Lions also advance as Kane Nanktgeboren, Nate Fish, Grant Schultz, and Kael Kurtz push toward medals. Southeast Polk tops 3A day one team race with 58 points.

Munson Kress Lions Nate Fish Kane Nanktgeboren Grant Schultz Alexander Pierce Iowa City West Justin Avila Cale Seaton Iowa City High Little Hawks Kael Kurtz Kurtz Wil Oberbroeckling Southeast Polk Southeast Polk Linn-Mar

Ngoma’s 35 Pound Rise Pushes Cedar Rapids Wrestler Toward State Medal

Cedar Rapids Xavier junior Jean Ngoma has added about 35 pounds of muscle and gained mental and physical strength to reach the Iowa 3A state wrestling tournament. Seeded No. 9, he won his first two state matches, including a sudden-victory win, and eyes a first state medal as coach Chambers lauds his transformation and work ethic. Northern Iowa coach Doug Schwab also notes his sons’ focus on effort, discipline, and growth over wins and losses.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Xavier Jean Ngoma Ngoma Iowa High School Athletic Association Ryan Chambers Chambers Northern Iowa Doug Schwab Schwab Cedar Falls Hayden Don Bosco

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