Live results: Updates and analysis from Day 3 of Iowa boys state wrestling tournament
The Iowa boys state wrestling tournament enters its third day, and the competition so far has been nothing short of thrilling.
The best wrestlers from Class 3A, 2A and 1A have been battling it out to reach the pinnacle of high school wrestling in Iowa. With a chance to reach the state finals on Saturday, Iowa's best wrestlers are looking to deliver strong performances in today's semifinal rounds, which will begin at 9 a.m.
11:31 a.m. The 215-pound finals are set
NH/TV's Braden McShane (42-1) earned a spot in the finals with a 3-2 decision win over Ballard's Henry Christensen (39-3).
South Tama County’s Gavin Bridgewater (44-1) earned a 5-2 decision over Glenwood’s Mason Koehler (42-7).
11:18 a.m. Jarrett Roos and Thomas Sexton advance to the 190-pound finals
Sheldon/South O`Brien’s Jarrett Roos (27-0) won by a 10-5 decision over Perry’s Kain Killmer (37-4).
North Polk’s Ben Bryant (35-6) earned a spot in the 190-pound finals with a 3-1 decision win over Decorah’s Thomas Sexton (38-8).
11:09 a.m. Austin Scranton, Hesston Johnson headed to the 175-pound finals
Anamosa’s Austin Scranton (48-0) kept his unbeaten streak alive with an 8-6 decision win over West Delaware’s Brent Yonkovic (40-3).
Roland-Story’s Hesston Johnson (42-2) defeated Knoxville’s Daniel Gorskikh (34-1) in a 10-3 decision.
10:59 a.m. Broedy Hendricks knocks off the No. 1 seed, will face Colin Young in the 165-pound final
Humboldt’s Broedy Hendricks (46-2) picked up a 6-0 decision over Osage’s Max Gast (13-2). Wahlert Dubuque’s Colin Young (19-0) defeated Roland-Story’s Logan Powers (19-0) in a 9-1 majority decision.
Hear from Hendricks following his big semifinals win:
Humboldt’s Broedy Hendricks upends No. 1 Max Gast at 165 pounds.
Here’s how the freshman defeated the senior to advance to the finals: pic.twitter.com/GTMsdd4Z0p— Eli McKown (@Emckown23) February 16, 2024
10:47 a.m. Tucker Stangel, Bo Koedam advance to the 157-pound final
Osage’s Tucker Stangel (53-0) extended his unbeaten streak by pinning Greene County’s Gavin Scheuermann (30-4) at the 3:56 mark.
Sergeant Bluff-Luton’s Bo Koedam (49-2) earned a 7-0 decision over NH/TV’s Karson Kolbet (41-8).
10:40 a.m. Lucas Kral, Caleb Olson will face off in the 150-pound final
Garner-Hayfield/Ventura’s Lucas Kral (47-2) earned a 7-4 decision win over Anamosa’s Hudson Scranton (44-6).
Union’s Caleb Olson (46-1) defeated Algona’s Tate Slagle (42-3) in a 3-1 decision.
10:28 a.m. Anders Kittelson remains unbeaten, will meet Royce Butt in the 144-pound finals
Osage’s Anders Kittelson (44-0) pinned PCM’s Tucker Wheeler (49-5) at the 2:28 mark.
Central DeWitt’s Royce Butt (20-3) earned a 6-3 decision over Independence’s Tyler Wieland (39-5).
10:18 a.m. Blake Fox and Jase Jaspers win at 138 pounds
Osage’s Blake Fox (49-1) won a close 2-1 decision over Assumption’s Cadyn Wild (34-5).
Mount Vernon’s Jase Jaspers (39-3) earned a 2-1 tie breaker over Solon’s Jordan Schmidt (47-7).
10:09 a.m. Kaiden Dietzenbach and Kade Blume both advance at 132 pounds
Burlington Notre Dame’s Kaiden Dietzenbach (30-1) earned a 7-2 decision over Decorah’s Mason Avila (33-3).
Roland-Story’s Kade Blume (39-0) earned a 5-2 tie breaker over Glenwood’s Matt Beem (37-1).
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9:54 a.m. The 126-pound final is set
Union’s Jace Hedeman (44-1) earned an 8-1 decision over Eddyville-Blakesburg-Freemont’s Landen Davis (35-2).
Webster City’s Carson Doolittle (42-0) earned a majority decision win over South Tama County’s Amare Chavez (33-5).
9:40 a.m. Gage Spurgeon and Ryan Bahnson will meet in the 120-pound finals
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Freemont’s Gage Spurgeon (37-1) earned a 6-4 decision over Davis County’s Newton (44-5).
West Lyon’s Ryan Bahnson (37-3) defeated Crestwood’s Carter Schmauss (34-2) with a 2-1 decision.
9:32 a.m. Hear from Mount Vernon's Klayten Perreault after his 106-pound semifinals win
Mount Vernon’s Klayten Perreault is through to the finals!
He’s 45-0 in his senior year, looking to win his first state title. pic.twitter.com/asiZMNIU4i— Eli McKown (@Emckown23) February 16, 2024
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9:29 a.m. Brayden Bohnsack, Linden Phetxoumphone advance to the 113-pound finals
Union’s Brayden Bohnsack (41-4) defeated Burlington Notre Dame’s Carter West (43-3) with a 8-3 decision.
Webster City’s Linden Phetxoumphone (36-1) earned a 12-2 majority decision over West Marshall’s Jon Gonzalez (42-5).
9:17 a.m. Cael McCabe gets the first semifinals win at 106 pounds
Fairfield's Cael McCabe (32-4) earned an 8-3 decision over Nevada's Urijah Courter (38-2).
Mount Vernon's Klayten Perreault stays a perfect 45-0 with a 5-0 decision over Ballard's Easton Enyeart (39-5).
9:01 a.m. Ring the bells! State wrestling is here
Day 3 of the Iowa state wrestling tournament has begun. The Class 2A semifinals will get things started in the first session of the day and consolations will follow.
Follow along here for live updates during today’s action-packed day of wrestling!
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Here's the schedule for Friday's action:
9:00 a.m., Session 7, Class 2A Semifinals, Consolations
1:30 p.m., Session 8, Class 3A Semifinals, Consolations
6:00 p.m., Session 9, Class 1A Semifinals, Consolations
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