Iowa City West (No. 8) defeated Southeast Polk 40-23 to advance to the Class 3-A championship match at the state duals wrestling meet.

The Trojans will face Bettendorf (No. 19), which outlasted traditional state champion Waverly-Shell Rock (No. 21) 31-22.

Southeast Polk’s Cory Clark survived an upset bid in a semifinal, beating Kegan Wakefield of Iowa City West 7-5. Clark used three takedowns to build a 7-1 lead before giving up a reversal.

Clark was penalized for stalling and for an illegal hold in the third period, but was able to hang on to run his career record to 132-0. Clark beat Wakefield last Saturday in the 119-pound championship match at the traditional state wrestling meet.

Clark’s day is not done though. The Rams will face Waverly-Shell Rock in a third-place match later today.

For Complete Story by Mike Malloy, Des Moines Register

For List of Results or Visit the Iowa High School Athletic Association

Randy Couture remembers the path his life was supposed to follow. He would put his foreign language and literature degree to good use as a high school teacher, and his background as an All-American wrestler to work as a coach.

Those were the days before mixed martial arts, back when something called the “Ultimate Fighting Championship” was only beginning to give birth to an entirely new sport. The former NCAA runner-up at Oklahoma State was content trying out for the Olympics, helping young wrestlers in high school and college, and scraping together enough money for a decent living.

As school wrestling programs are put on chopping blocks across the country, either to reach Title IX compliance or save a few bucks in a down economy, mixed martial arts is providing the centuries-old sport some salvation. Kids interested in professional fighting without access to trainers or gyms are giving it a lift – simply by walking into wrestling rooms again.

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than 355,000 high schoolers competed on 9,772 teams during the sport’s high-water mark in 1977, back when Dan Gable was an Olympic hero and the United States was a force on the international scene.

By 1995, more than 1,200 of those programs had been cut and participation was at 217,000.

For Complete Article by Dave Skretta, theTandD.com

In an event where the celebrations are almost as entertaining and exciting as the action that create them, Phillip Laux (No.4 @ 103) was reserved and business-like similar to his performance. Laux scored five takedowns beating West Des Moines Valley’s Jake Koethe, 12-3, in the 103-pound championship.

Laux avoided any demonstrations or leaps into a coach’s arms and signed his bout sheet and left the mat area.

“I have to think of this as just another tournament,” Laux said. “Even after the state tournament there is more work to be done.”

His teammate Jack Hathaway (No.14 @ 125) didn’t let anything slow him down, including head trauma. Hathaway complained of a possible concussion suffered during the first takedown in a 6-1 win over Bettendorf’s Connor Ryan at 125.

Hathaway said he smacked heads with Ryan as he scored his first takedown and saw flashes, which persisted throughout the match. he was still able to add another escape and takedown.

“I tried to stay focused on the match though,” Hathaway said. “It wasn’t the toughest thing to do but it wasn’t very easy either.

“I wanted it pretty bad. I worked my butt off this year.”

For Complete Story by Eastern Iowa High School Sports

The boo birds were chirping Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

They were protesting a decision made by an athletic trainer from Iowa State University that ended the 160-pound semifinal match at the Class 3A state wrestling tournament between Sioux City East’s Ethan Lara and top-ranked Justin Koethe (HM @ 160) of Iowa City West.

Lara dislocated his left shoulder when he was illegally slammed to the mat late in the first period. He trailed 4-3 at the time, but he was declared the winner by injury default and qualified for tonight’s state finals.

“He’s fine,” East coach Vince Pederson said of Lara (22-4), the lone Northwest Iowan to advance to the finals.

HSWrestling.net’s High School Wrestling National TEAM Rankings

January 23rd, 2011

1. Apple Valley (MN)
2. Blair Academy (NJ)
3. Brandon (FL)
4. St. Edward (OH)
5. St. Paris Graham (OH)
   
6. Simley (MN)
7. Wyoming Seminary (PA)
8. Iowa City West (IA)
   
9. Clovis (CA)
10. St. Johns (MI)
11. Bakersfield (CA)
12. Tulsa Union (OK)
13. Carl Sandburg (IL)
14. High Point (NJ)
15. Bethlehem Catholic (PA)
16. Easton (PA)
    
17. Wisconsin Rapids  (WI)
18. Massillon Perry (OH)
19. Bettendorf (IA)
20. Marmion Academy (IL)
21. Waverly-Shell Rock (IA)
22. Central Dauphin (PA)
23. Christiansburg (VA)
24. Chrystal Lake Central (IL)
25. Nazareth (PA)

HSWrestling.net’s High School Wrestling National Individual Rankings

January 2011

160:

1. Bryce Hammond (12)  —  Bakersfield, CA
2. Taylor Massa (11)  —  St. John’s, MI
3. Steven Keogh (12)  —  Apple Valley, MN
4. Cody Weircioch (10)  —  Charleroi, PA
5. Travis McKillop (12)  —  Burrell, PA
6. Vince Waldhauser (12)  —  Oak Ridge, CA
7. Wally Figaro  (12)  —  Brandon, FL
8. Jason Luster (11)  —  Pittsburgh Central Catholic, PA
9. Kyle Crutchmer (11)  —  Tulsa Union, OK
10. Zac Brunson (11)  —  Churchill, OR
11. Zach Skates (12)  —  Broken Arrow, OK
12. Micah Barnes (11)  —  Simley, MN
13. Brad Dolezal (12)  —  Marshfield, WI
14. Christopher Castillo (12)  —  Zillah, WA
15. John Guzzo (12)  —  High Point Regional, NJ

HONORABLE MENTION:

• Justin Koethe  (11)  —  Iowa City West, IA
• Geordan Speiller  (11)  —  Oviedo, FL
• Cody Allala  (11)  —  Hopewell, VA
• Jim Wilson  (11)  —  McNair, CA
• Isaac Jordan  (11)  —  St. Paris Graham, OH
• Issiah Meade  (12)  —  Caesar Rodney, DE
• Zack Benitz  (11)  —  Wisconsin Rapids, WI
• Dylan Reel  (11)  —  Washington, IL
• Dominic Abounader  (10)  —  St. Edward, OH
• Konner Witt  (12)  —  Oak Harbor, OH
• Nick Carr  (12)  —  South Fayette, PA

HSWrestling.net’s High School Wrestling National Individual Rankings

January 2011

140:

1. Cam Tessari (12)  —  Monroeville, OH
2. Jason Tsirtsis (11)   —  Crown Point, IN
3. Jake Sueflohn (12)  —  Arrowhead, WI
4. Terrel Wilbourn (12)  —  Howell Central, MO
5. Evan Henderson (12)  —  Kiski Prep, PA
6. Brandon Kingsley (11)  —  Apple Valley, MN
7. Luke Frey (12)  —  Montoursville, OH
8. Nick Brascetta (12)  —  St. Paris Graham, OH
9. Nik Pena (12)  —  Selma, CA
10. Jake Short (10)  —  Simley, MN
11. Isaiah Martinez (10)  —  Lemoore, CA
12. Taylor Moeder (12)  —  St. James Academy, KS
13. Jacob Crawford (11)  —  Millbrook, VA
14. Devon Gobbo (11)  —  Delbarton, NJ
15. Dan Neff (12)  —  Solanco, PA

HONORABLE MENTION:

• Brian Murphy  (10)  —  Glenbard North, IL
• Travis Shaffer  (12)  —  Derry, PA
• Trevor Jauch  (12)  —  Crystal Lake Central, IL
• Ryan Lubeck  (11)  —  Wisconsin Rapids, WI
• Matt Cimato  (11)  —  LaSalle College, PA
• David Ferry  (12)  —  Oakdale, CA
• Joey Lavelle  (10)  —  Reno, NV
• Elijah Sullivan  (12)  —  Iowa City West, IA
• Lucas Smith  (12)  —  Wheeling, IL
• Bo Schlosser  (12)  —  Bettendorf, IA

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HSWrestling.net’s High School Wrestling National Individual Rankings

January 2011

125:

1. Nico Megaludis (12)  —  Frankling Regional, PA
2. Mason Beckman (12)  —  Reynolds, PA
3. Alex Cisneros (11)  —  Selma, CA
4. Mark Grey (11)  —  Blair Academy, NJ
5. Eddie Klimara (12)  —  Providence Catholic, IL
6. Jade Rauser (12)  —  Townsend, MT
7. Kevin Norstrem (10)  —  Brandon, FL
8. Dakota Trom (11)  —  Apple Valley, MN
9. Nathan Kraisser  (11)  —  Ellicott City, MD
10. Bricker Dixon (12)  —  Park Hill, MO
11. Vince Rodriguez (12)  —  Clovis North, CA
12. Kagan Squire (11)  —  Wadsworth, OH
13. Geoff Alexander (12)  —  Shady Side Academy, PA
14. Jack Hathaway (11)  —  Iowa City West, IA
15. Fabian Garcia (12)  —  Turlock, CA

HONORABLE MENTION:

• Nick Francavilla  (12)  —  High Point, NJ
• John Fahy  (11)  —  Louisville Trinity, KY
• Stephen Myers  (10)  —  Reading, OH
• Danny Sabatello  (12)  —  Stevenson, IL
• Chris Caton  (11)  —  Northside Christian, NC
• Carter McElhany  (12)  —  Coronado, CO
• Tanner Werner  (12)  —  Waverly-Shell Rock, IA
• Josh Fisher  (12)  —  Roane County, WV
• Tyson Dippery  (10)  —  Central Dauphin, PA
• Hayden Tuma  (9)  —  Centennial, ID
• Skyler Wood  (11)  —  Platte County, MO

St. Edward looked impressive at the Marmion Duals Saturday, as they roll over the Illinois competition (Marmion & Montini) and take down Iowa City West 36-27.  Marmion Academy goes 0-3 as hosts of the tournament as Montini Catholic pulls out a tight one 31-30 over Marmion.   Iowa City West defeated Montini 40-19 and Marmion 46-19.

RESULTS:

St. Edward 49, Marmion Academy 21 (Ill.): The Eagles won 10 matches against the host team at the Marmion Academy Super Quad in Aurora, Ill.

St. Edward 48, Montini Catholic (Ill.) 12: The Eagles took 11 of the 14 matches against the Chicago school, with Dean Heil (119 pounds), Domenic Abounader (160) and Ty Walz (215) winning on pins.

St. Edward 36, Iowa City West 27: In the premier match at the Marmion Super Quad, the fifth-ranked Eagles took the measure of the Trojans, who were ranked No. 9 by Amateur Wrestling News.  Jacob Davis (171), James Suvak (189), Ty Walz (215) and heavyweight Greg Kuhar recorded falls for the Eagles.

Related Articles:

Article – Cadets lose a thriller, By Steve Nemeth For Sun-Times Media

Article – Marmion Quad: Montini good to the last drop against Marmion, By Steve Reaven for The Chicago Tribune

Use the links below to watch the REPLAY RECORDINGS of the live broadcast.

First Round
Marmion vs. St. Ed’s
Iowa City West vs. Montini

Second Round
Marmion vs. Iowa City West
St. Ed’s vs. Montini

Third Round
Marmion vs. Montini
St. Ed’s vs. Iowa City West

HSWrestling.net’s High School Wrestling National Individual Rankings

January 2011

103:

1. Nathan Tomasello (10)  —  CVCA, OH
2. Darian Cruz (10)  —  Bethlehem Catholic, PA
3. Joey McKenna (10)  —  Blair Academy, NJ
4. Phillip Laux (11)  —  Iowa City West, IA
5. Zac Gentzler (10)  —  Andover Central, KS
6. Micah Hight (9)  —  Ceasar Rodney, DE
7. Richie Bliss (12)  —  Springstead, FL
8. Michah Perez (10)  —  Central Union, CA
9. Ronnie Bresser (10)  —  Henley, OR
10. Jordan Bremer (11)  —  Woodbury Central Moville, IA
11. Zac Hall (9)  —  St. John’s, MI
12. Ryan Diel (10)  —   Berkely Springs, WV
13. Matt Garelli (11)  —  Fenwick, IL
14. Johnny Jimenez (9)  —  Marmion Academy, IL
15. Ryan Millhof (9)  —  Archer, Ga

HONORABLE MENTION:

• Noah Teaney  (9)  —  Oak Park, MO
• Colt Shorts  (11)  —  Cannon McMillan, PA
• Barlow McGhee  (11)  —  Rock Island, IL
• Kyle Gliva  (10)  —  Simley, MN
• Isaiah Locsin  (9)  —  Live Oak, CA
• Will Mason  (11)  —  Cape Henry, VA
• Tommy Thorn  (9)  —  St. Michael-Albertville, MN
• Bobby Nachreiner  (10)  —  Harford, WI
• Dylan Lucas  (8)  —  Tampa Bay Christian, FL
• Paul Mascarenas  (10)  —  Rio Rancho, NM