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Photos: 2018 Class 2A Iowa state wrestling finals

Wahlert wrestlers celebrate winning the team title during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Wahlert wrestlers celebrate winning the team title during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Atlantic's John McConkey wins his match against Clarion-Goldfield-Dows's Spencer Trenary during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Atlantic's John McConkey wins his match against Clarion-Goldfield-Dows's Spencer Trenary during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Atlantic's John McConkey wrestles Clarion-Goldfield-Dows's Spencer Trenary during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Atlantic's John McConkey wrestles Clarion-Goldfield-Dows's Spencer Trenary during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Assumption's Julien Broderson wins his match against Southeast Valley's Kyler Fisher during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Assumption's Julien Broderson wins his match against Southeast Valley's Kyler Fisher during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Southeast Valley's Kyler Fisher wrestles Assumption's Julien Broderson during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Southeast Valley's Kyler Fisher wrestles Assumption's Julien Broderson during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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West Liberty's Bryce Esmoil wrestles Woodward-Granger's Cody Fisher during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
West Liberty's Bryce Esmoil wrestles Woodward-Granger's Cody Fisher during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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West Liberty's Bryce Esmoil wins his match against Woodward-Granger's Cody Fisher during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
West Liberty's Bryce Esmoil wins his match against Woodward-Granger's Cody Fisher during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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North Fayette Valley's Jordan Baumler wrestles Wahlert's Boone McDermott during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
North Fayette Valley's Jordan Baumler wrestles Wahlert's Boone McDermott during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Wahlert's Boone McDermott wins his match against North Fayette Valley's Jordan Baumler during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Wahlert's Boone McDermott wins his match against North Fayette Valley's Jordan Baumler during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Wahlert's Kolton Bartow wrestles PCM's Lucas Roland during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Wahlert's Kolton Bartow wrestles PCM's Lucas Roland during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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PCM's Lucas Roland wins his match against Wahlert's Kolton Bartow during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
PCM's Lucas Roland wins his match against Wahlert's Kolton Bartow during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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PCM's Lucas Roland wins his match against Wahlert's Kolton Bartow during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
PCM's Lucas Roland wins his match against Wahlert's Kolton Bartow during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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PCM's Lucas Roland hugs his mother, who is battling cancer, after winning his match during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
PCM's Lucas Roland hugs his mother, who is battling cancer, after winning his match during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Dyersville Beckman's Luke Hageman wrestles Wahlert's Josh Ramirez during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Dyersville Beckman's Luke Hageman wrestles Wahlert's Josh Ramirez during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Wahlert's Josh Ramirez wins his match against Dyersville Beckman's Luke Hageman during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Wahlert's Josh Ramirez wins his match against Dyersville Beckman's Luke Hageman during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Spirit Lake's Kyler Rieck wrestles South Tama's Isaac Judge during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Spirit Lake's Kyler Rieck wrestles South Tama's Isaac Judge during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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South Tama's Isaac Judge wins his match against Spirit Lake's Kyler Rieck during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
South Tama's Isaac Judge wins his match against Spirit Lake's Kyler Rieck during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Crestwood's Ryan Steffen pins Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley's Austin Rozenboom during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Crestwood's Ryan Steffen pins Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley's Austin Rozenboom during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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New Hampton's Michael Blockhus wins his match against Ballard's Jarrett Miller during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
New Hampton's Michael Blockhus wins his match against Ballard's Jarrett Miller during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Crestwood's Ryan Steffen wins his match against Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley's Austin Rozenboom during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Crestwood's Ryan Steffen wins his match against Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley's Austin Rozenboom during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Assumption's Matt Robertson wrestles South Tama's Brady Fritz during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Assumption's Matt Robertson wrestles South Tama's Brady Fritz during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Assumption's Matt Robertson wins his match against South Tama's Brady Fritz during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Assumption's Matt Robertson wins his match against South Tama's Brady Fritz during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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New Hampton's Michael Blockhus wrestles Ballard's Jarrett Miller during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
New Hampton's Michael Blockhus wrestles Ballard's Jarrett Miller during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Pocahontas' Shea Ruffridge wins his match against Clear Lake's Eric Faught during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Pocahontas' Shea Ruffridge wins his match against Clear Lake's Eric Faught during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Sergeant Bluff-Luton's Jack Gaukel gets pinned Albia's Aden Reeves during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Sergeant Bluff-Luton's Jack Gaukel gets pinned Albia's Aden Reeves during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Clear Lake's Eric Faught wrestles Pocahontas' Shea Ruffridge during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Clear Lake's Eric Faught wrestles Pocahontas' Shea Ruffridge during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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ADM's Andrew Flora wins his match against Centerville's Nathaniel Genobana during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
ADM's Andrew Flora wins his match against Centerville's Nathaniel Genobana during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Centerville's Matthew Lewis wins his match against Columbus/WMU's Jarod Kadel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Centerville's Matthew Lewis wins his match against Columbus/WMU's Jarod Kadel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Albia's Aden Reeveshis wins his match against Sergeant Bluff-Luton's Jack Gaukel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Albia's Aden Reeveshis wins his match against Sergeant Bluff-Luton's Jack Gaukel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Centerville's Matthew Lewis wrestles Columbus/WMU's Jarod Kadel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Centerville's Matthew Lewis wrestles Columbus/WMU's Jarod Kadel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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ADM's Andrew Flora wrestles Centerville's Nathaniel Genobana during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
ADM's Andrew Flora wrestles Centerville's Nathaniel Genobana during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Cheerleads dance to warm up music during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Cheerleads dance to warm up music during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Wrestlers warm up before the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Wrestlers warm up before the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Cheerleaders wait on the edge of the arena floor before the star of the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Cheerleaders wait on the edge of the arena floor before the star of the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Reece Roberts, Reid Ehman and Joe Folkerts, students at Dike New Hartford High School write "Dilly Dilly" on their arms before the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Reece Roberts, Reid Ehman and Joe Folkerts, students at Dike New Hartford High School write "Dilly Dilly" on their arms before the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Reece Roberts and Reid Ehman, students at Dike New Hartford High School write "Dilly Dilly" on their arms before the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Reece Roberts and Reid Ehman, students at Dike New Hartford High School write "Dilly Dilly" on their arms before the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Wrestlers prepare to the start of the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Wrestlers prepare to the start of the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Cheerleaders wait on the edge of the arena floor before the star of the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Cheerleaders wait on the edge of the arena floor before the star of the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Cheerleaders and fans countdown the final moments before the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Cheerleaders and fans countdown the final moments before the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Wahlert wrestlers celebrate winning the team title during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Wahlert wrestlers celebrate winning the team title during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Kelsey Kremer/The Register
Centerville's Matthew Lewis wrestles Columbus/WMU's Jarod Kadel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Centerville's Matthew Lewis wrestles Columbus/WMU's Jarod Kadel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Albia's Aden Reeveshis celebrates with his coaches after winning his match against Sergeant Bluff-Luton's Jack Gaukel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Albia's Aden Reeveshis celebrates with his coaches after winning his match against Sergeant Bluff-Luton's Jack Gaukel during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Kelsey Kremer/The Register
Clear Lake's Eric Faught wrestles Pocahontas' Shea Ruffridge during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Clear Lake's Eric Faught wrestles Pocahontas' Shea Ruffridge during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Pocahontas' Shea Ruffridge celebrates his win with his coach after his match against Clear Lake's Eric Faught during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Pocahontas' Shea Ruffridge celebrates his win with his coach after his match against Clear Lake's Eric Faught during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Assumption's Matt Robertson wrestles South Tama's Brady Fritz during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Assumption's Matt Robertson wrestles South Tama's Brady Fritz during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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New Hampton's Michael Blockhus wrestles Ballard's Jarrett Miller during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
New Hampton's Michael Blockhus wrestles Ballard's Jarrett Miller during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Crestwood's Ryan Steffen pins Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley's Austin Rozenboom during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Crestwood's Ryan Steffen pins Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley's Austin Rozenboom during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Kelsey Kremer/The Register
Dyersville Beckman's Luke Hageman wrestles Wahlert's Josh Ramirez during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Dyersville Beckman's Luke Hageman wrestles Wahlert's Josh Ramirez during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Wahlert's Kolton Bartow wrestles PCM's Lucas Roland during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Wahlert's Kolton Bartow wrestles PCM's Lucas Roland during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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Southeast Valley's Kyler Fisher wrestles Assumption's Julien Broderson during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
Southeast Valley's Kyler Fisher wrestles Assumption's Julien Broderson during the championship round of the class 2A Iowa high school state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.
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