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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
2
Northwestern College totaled 53 points to finish second in the Tri State Conference wrestling tournament held Saturday in St. Paul Minnesota. Two athletes from Rock Valley contributed to the scoring, helping the Nighthawks secure the runner up position.
Sioux City East, the state’s top ranked team, fought Western Christian but pulled away to win 95-75. Western led early, with Dan Dreneman scoring 32 and Larry Bugert 18 for Western Christian while Ken Krieg of Kingsley captured the 118 pound conference title and was named Most Valuable Wrestler.
Frances Baatz posted 226 and 635 series to pace high games and series. Wells Blue Bunny claimed top totals with 2648 team pins as standings list multiple clubs and players across leagues for men and women.
On Wednesday February 23 the Jr High matmen defeated George by a score of 68 to 41. The Rackets won 14 of 24 matches as Kevin Berkenpas and Dwayne Middle led with pins and decisions. Gooch Eknes praised the team for learning the moves and showing enthusiasm as their record moved to 4 0.
Western Christian was defeated 74 69 by LeMars Central in Class AA district play Monday night ending the Indians season. Standouts included Dan Brenneman 27 Gaylen Vonk 12 Jerbie Wit 4 and Larry Buyert 10.
Rock Valley fell to Sioux Center Warriors 78 to 64 in the sectional game. Ay Hessel Roorda led the Rockets with 30 points, followed by Glen Lange 16 and Larry Boeve 9 as Dave Somgaars paced the Warriors with 25. The Rockets finish a notable season.
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