HIGH SCHOOL

State wrestling: 2019 Class 1A state wrestling quarterfinals, semifinals

Bryon Houlgrave and Brian Powers
Des Moines Register
East Buchanan senior Luke Recker tries to dump Alta-Aurelia senior Nick Gaes in their match at 220 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
East Buchanan senior Luke Recker tries to dump Alta-Aurelia senior Nick Gaes in their match at 220 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Mason City Newman Catholic senior Chase McCleish pins Sumner-Fredericksburg junior Treyten Steffen in their match at 195 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Mason City Newman Catholic senior Chase McCleish pins Sumner-Fredericksburg junior Treyten Steffen in their match at 195 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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West Sioux-Hawarden junior Adam Allard pins Martensdale-St. Mary's sophomore Cael Cassady in their match at 120 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
West Sioux-Hawarden junior Adam Allard pins Martensdale-St. Mary's sophomore Cael Cassady in their match at 120 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Lisbon senior Cobe Siebrecht collects back points on AC/GC senior Easton Benson in their match at 138 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Lisbon senior Cobe Siebrecht collects back points on AC/GC senior Easton Benson in their match at 138 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Midland sophomore Damon Huston scores on Denver freshman Joe Ebaugh in their match at 106 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Midland sophomore Damon Huston scores on Denver freshman Joe Ebaugh in their match at 106 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Don Bosco fans cheer during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Don Bosco fans cheer during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Midland sophomore Damon Huston beat Denver freshman Joe Ebaugh in their match at 106 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Midland sophomore Damon Huston beat Denver freshman Joe Ebaugh in their match at 106 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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West Sioux-Hawarden junior Adam Allard pins Martensdale-St. Mary's sophomore Cael Cassady in their match at 120 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
West Sioux-Hawarden junior Adam Allard pins Martensdale-St. Mary's sophomore Cael Cassady in their match at 120 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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West Hancock junior Chandler Redenius, right, battles Westwood senior Trenton Dirks in their match at 285 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
West Hancock junior Chandler Redenius, right, battles Westwood senior Trenton Dirks in their match at 285 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Akron-Westfield senior John Henrich scores a takedown on Pleasantville senior Cael Lester in their match at 160 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Akron-Westfield senior John Henrich scores a takedown on Pleasantville senior Cael Lester in their match at 160 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Lisbon junior Cael Happel won by injury default over West Sioux-Hawarden junior Dillon Lynott in their match at 132 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Lisbon junior Cael Happel won by injury default over West Sioux-Hawarden junior Dillon Lynott in their match at 132 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Emmetsburg senior Spencer Griffin scores a takedown on Don Bosco senior Max Wettengel in their match at 145 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Emmetsburg senior Spencer Griffin scores a takedown on Don Bosco senior Max Wettengel in their match at 145 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Sumner Fredericksburg junior Treyten Steffen comes back to center mat in his match against Mason City Newman Catholic senior Chase McCleish at 195 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Sumner Fredericksburg junior Treyten Steffen comes back to center mat in his match against Mason City Newman Catholic senior Chase McCleish at 195 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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East Buchanan senior Luke Recker tries to dump Alta-Aurelia senior Nick Gaes in their match at 220 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
East Buchanan senior Luke Recker tries to dump Alta-Aurelia senior Nick Gaes in their match at 220 pounds during the state wrestling quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Cheerleaders get instructions on how the day will go before the 1A state championship semi-final round on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines.
Cheerleaders get instructions on how the day will go before the 1A state championship semi-final round on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines.
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Cheerleaders dance in the stands before the 1A state championship semi-final round on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines.
Cheerleaders dance in the stands before the 1A state championship semi-final round on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines.
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Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
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Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semifinal match on Friday in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semifinal match on Friday in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
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Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
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Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
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Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
Stevie Barnes of Underwood wrestles Clayton McDonough of Central Springs during their class 1A 106 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Barnes advances to the finals with a 4-2 sudden victory.
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Adam Allard of West Sioux wrestles Trey Lashbrook of AGWSR during their class 1A 120 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Allard moves onto the finals with a 10-1 major decision.
Adam Allard of West Sioux wrestles Trey Lashbrook of AGWSR during their class 1A 120 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Allard moves onto the finals with a 10-1 major decision.
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Casey Baker of Interstate 35 wrestles Daniel Kimball of Don Bosco during their class 1A 120 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Kimball goes onto the finals with tech fall.
Casey Baker of Interstate 35 wrestles Daniel Kimball of Don Bosco during their class 1A 120 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Kimball goes onto the finals with tech fall.
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Robert Avila Jr. of Lisbon wrestles Daniel Meeker of Wapello during their class 1A 126 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Avila Jr. moves onto the finals with a fall.
Robert Avila Jr. of Lisbon wrestles Daniel Meeker of Wapello during their class 1A 126 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Avila Jr. moves onto the finals with a fall.
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Briar Reisz of Logan-Magnolia wrestles Cole Cassady of Martensdale, St. Mary's during their class 1A 126 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Reisz moves onto the final with a 3-1 decision.
Briar Reisz of Logan-Magnolia wrestles Cole Cassady of Martensdale, St. Mary's during their class 1A 126 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Reisz moves onto the final with a 3-1 decision.
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Briar Reisz of Logan-Magnolia wrestles Cole Cassady of Martensdale, St. Mary's during their class 1A 126 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Reisz moves onto the final with a 3-1 decision.
Briar Reisz of Logan-Magnolia wrestles Cole Cassady of Martensdale, St. Mary's during their class 1A 126 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Reisz moves onto the final with a 3-1 decision.
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Fans cheer on their wrestlers during the class 1A 132 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines.
Fans cheer on their wrestlers during the class 1A 132 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines.
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Cael Happel of Lisbon wrestles Easton Larson of Don Bosco during their class 1A, 132-pound state championship semifinal match on Friday in Des Moines. Happel moves onto the final with a 24-9 tech fall.
Cael Happel of Lisbon wrestles Easton Larson of Don Bosco during their class 1A, 132-pound state championship semifinal match on Friday in Des Moines. Happel moves onto the final with a 24-9 tech fall.
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Cobe Siebrecht of Lisbon wrestles Cael Frost of Don Bosco during their class 1A 138 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Siebrecht moves onto the finals with a 6-2 decision.
Cobe Siebrecht of Lisbon wrestles Cael Frost of Don Bosco during their class 1A 138 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Siebrecht moves onto the finals with a 6-2 decision.
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Cael Happel of Lisbon wrestles Easton Larson of Don Bosco during their class 1A 132 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Happel moves onto the final with a 24-9 tech fall.
Cael Happel of Lisbon wrestles Easton Larson of Don Bosco during their class 1A 132 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Happel moves onto the final with a 24-9 tech fall.
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Cobe Siebrecht of Lisbon wrestles Cael Frost of Don Bosco during their class 1A 138 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Siebrecht moves onto the finals with a 6-2 decision.
Cobe Siebrecht of Lisbon wrestles Cael Frost of Don Bosco during their class 1A 138 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Siebrecht moves onto the finals with a 6-2 decision.
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Michael Egan of MFL, MarMac reacts after loosing to Wade Mitchell of Woodbury Central during their class 1A 145 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines.
Michael Egan of MFL, MarMac reacts after loosing to Wade Mitchell of Woodbury Central during their class 1A 145 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines.
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Kory Van Oort of West Sioux wrestles Cade Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 152 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Van Oort moves onto the final with a 6-5 decision.
Kory Van Oort of West Sioux wrestles Cade Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 152 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Van Oort moves onto the final with a 6-5 decision.
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Mason Griffin of Emmetsburg wrestles Carson Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 160 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Tenold moves onto the finals with a 10-5 decision.
Mason Griffin of Emmetsburg wrestles Carson Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 160 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Tenold moves onto the finals with a 10-5 decision.
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Mason Griffin of Emmetsburg wrestles Carson Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 160 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Tenold moves onto the finals with a 10-5 decision.
Mason Griffin of Emmetsburg wrestles Carson Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 160 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Tenold moves onto the finals with a 10-5 decision.
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Mason Griffin of Emmetsburg wrestles Carson Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 160 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Tenold moves onto the finals with a 10-5 decision.
Mason Griffin of Emmetsburg wrestles Carson Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 160 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Tenold moves onto the finals with a 10-5 decision.
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Mason Griffin of Emmetsburg wrestles Carson Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 160 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Tenold moves onto the finals with a 10-5 decision.
Mason Griffin of Emmetsburg wrestles Carson Tenold of Don Bosco during their class 1A 160 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Tenold moves onto the finals with a 10-5 decision.
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Tucker Kroeze of Belmond-Klemme wrestles Thomas Even of Don Bosco during their class 1A 182 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Even moves onto the final with a fall.
Tucker Kroeze of Belmond-Klemme wrestles Thomas Even of Don Bosco during their class 1A 182 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Even moves onto the final with a fall.
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Thomas Even of Don Bosco jumps into his coaches arms after pinning Belmont Klemme's Tucker Kroeze during their class 1A 182 pound state championship semifinal match on Friday in Des Moines.
Thomas Even of Don Bosco jumps into his coaches arms after pinning Belmont Klemme's Tucker Kroeze during their class 1A 182 pound state championship semifinal match on Friday in Des Moines.
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Zach Ryg of Central Springs wrestles Logan Koedam of West Sioux, Hawarden during their class 1A 195 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Ryg advances to the finals with a fall.
Zach Ryg of Central Springs wrestles Logan Koedam of West Sioux, Hawarden during their class 1A 195 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Ryg advances to the finals with a fall.
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Zach Ryg of Central Springs wrestles Logan Koedam of West Sioux, Hawarden during their class 1A 195 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Ryg advances to the finals with a fall.
Zach Ryg of Central Springs wrestles Logan Koedam of West Sioux, Hawarden during their class 1A 195 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Ryg advances to the finals with a fall.
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Zach Ryg of Central Springs wrestles Logan Koedam of West Sioux, Hawarden during their class 1A 195 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Ryg advances to the finals with a fall.
Zach Ryg of Central Springs wrestles Logan Koedam of West Sioux, Hawarden during their class 1A 195 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Ryg advances to the finals with a fall.
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Noah Pittman of Don Bosco reacts after defeating Chandler Redenius of West Hancock during their class 1A 285 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Pittman advances to the finals.
Noah Pittman of Don Bosco reacts after defeating Chandler Redenius of West Hancock during their class 1A 285 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Pittman advances to the finals.
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Noah Pittman of Don Bosco reacts after defeating Chandler Redenius of West Hancock during their class 1A 285 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Pittman advances to the finals.
Noah Pittman of Don Bosco reacts after defeating Chandler Redenius of West Hancock during their class 1A 285 pound state championship semi-final match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Des Moines. Pittman advances to the finals.
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