HIGH SCHOOL

State wrestling: Class 1A opening round of 2019 state tournament

Bryon Houlgrave
Des Moines Register
Southeast Warren senior Colby Page breaks Alta-Aurelia sophomore Alex De Roos down to his back in their match at 182 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Southeast Warren senior Colby Page breaks Alta-Aurelia sophomore Alex De Roos down to his back in their match at 182 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
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Oakland Riverside sophomore Mick Schroder pins North Mahaska freshman Michael Dejong in their match at 113 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Oakland Riverside sophomore Mick Schroder pins North Mahaska freshman Michael Dejong in their match at 113 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Denver senior Brock Farley, right, clashes with Don Bosco senior Noah Pittman in their match at 285 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Denver senior Brock Farley, right, clashes with Don Bosco senior Noah Pittman in their match at 285 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
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East Union junior Sherman Hayes, right, takes Southwest Valley senior Teagan Lundquist back to the mat in their match at 138 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
East Union junior Sherman Hayes, right, takes Southwest Valley senior Teagan Lundquist back to the mat in their match at 138 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
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Pekin sophomore Cael Baker, top, controls Emmetsburg senior Spencer Griffin in their match at 145 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Pekin sophomore Cael Baker, top, controls Emmetsburg senior Spencer Griffin in their match at 145 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
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East Union fans cheer as Sherman Hayes battles Southwest Valley's Teagan Lundquist at 138 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
East Union fans cheer as Sherman Hayes battles Southwest Valley's Teagan Lundquist at 138 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
AG/GC sophomore Gunnar Larsen looks up at the time during his match at 132 pounds against Cascade's Nolan Noonan during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
AG/GC sophomore Gunnar Larsen looks up at the time during his match at 132 pounds against Cascade's Nolan Noonan during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
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AG/GC sophomore Gunnar Larsen looks back at the clock during his match at 132 pounds against Cascade's Nolan Noonan during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
AG/GC sophomore Gunnar Larsen looks back at the clock during his match at 132 pounds against Cascade's Nolan Noonan during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
East Union junior Sherman Hayes, right, works to keep Southwest Valley senior Teagan Lundquist on the mat in their match at 138 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
East Union junior Sherman Hayes, right, works to keep Southwest Valley senior Teagan Lundquist on the mat in their match at 138 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Southeast Warren senior Colby Page takes Alta-Aurelia sophomore Alex De Roos down to the mat in their match at 182 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Southeast Warren senior Colby Page takes Alta-Aurelia sophomore Alex De Roos down to the mat in their match at 182 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Don Bosco junior Thomas Even applies pressure on Lisbon sophomore Cole Clark in their match at 182 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Don Bosco junior Thomas Even applies pressure on Lisbon sophomore Cole Clark in their match at 182 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
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South Central Calhoun senior Chase McAlister tries to score a takedown on Lake Mills sophomore Elijah Wagner in their match at 160 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
South Central Calhoun senior Chase McAlister tries to score a takedown on Lake Mills sophomore Elijah Wagner in their match at 160 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
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Bedford-Lenox senior Chance Strough pins Mediapolis junior Keegan Akers in their match at 220 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bedford-Lenox senior Chance Strough pins Mediapolis junior Keegan Akers in their match at 220 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
East Union junior Sherman Hayes beat Southwest Valley senior Teagan Lundquist in their match at 138 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
East Union junior Sherman Hayes beat Southwest Valley senior Teagan Lundquist in their match at 138 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Pekin sophomore Cael Baker, right, fights to keep Emmetsburg senior Spencer Griffin on the mat in their match at 145 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Pekin sophomore Cael Baker, right, fights to keep Emmetsburg senior Spencer Griffin on the mat in their match at 145 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Southeast Warren senior Colby Page pins Alta-Aurelia sophomore Alex De Roos in their match at 182 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Southeast Warren senior Colby Page pins Alta-Aurelia sophomore Alex De Roos in their match at 182 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Denver coaches explode out of their seats as Cael Krueger wrestles Western Christian sophomore Tristan Mulder at 170 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Denver coaches explode out of their seats as Cael Krueger wrestles Western Christian sophomore Tristan Mulder at 170 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
English Valley's senior Cooper Andreassen battles North Linn senior Brady Henderson in their match at 152 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
English Valley's senior Cooper Andreassen battles North Linn senior Brady Henderson in their match at 152 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
English Valley's senior Cooper Andreassen scores back points on North Linn senior Brady Henderson in their match at 152 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
English Valley's senior Cooper Andreassen scores back points on North Linn senior Brady Henderson in their match at 152 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
English Valley's senior Cooper Andreassen scores back points on North Linn senior Brady Henderson in their match at 152 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
English Valley's senior Cooper Andreassen scores back points on North Linn senior Brady Henderson in their match at 152 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Denver senior Cael Krueger tries to score a late takedown against Western Christian sophomore Tristan Mulder at 170 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Denver senior Cael Krueger tries to score a late takedown against Western Christian sophomore Tristan Mulder at 170 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Oakland Riverside sophomore Mick Schroder pins North Mahaska freshman Michael Dejong in their match at 113 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Oakland Riverside sophomore Mick Schroder pins North Mahaska freshman Michael Dejong in their match at 113 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
WACO junior Jalen Collins attacks the leg of Central Springs senior Carter Palls in their match at 126 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
WACO junior Jalen Collins attacks the leg of Central Springs senior Carter Palls in their match at 126 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
WACO junior Jalen Collins controls Central Springs senior Carter Palls in their match at 126 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
WACO junior Jalen Collins controls Central Springs senior Carter Palls in their match at 126 pounds during the opening round of Class 1A matches during the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Des Moines.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Wrestling official Nadine Ihde is the first female to ever officiate a state wrestling match.
Wrestling official Nadine Ihde is the first female to ever officiate a state wrestling match.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Wrestling official Nadine Ihde, shown at right in a file photo from the first ever Iowa high school girls state wrestling tournament, is the first female to ever officiate a state wrestling match.
Wrestling official Nadine Ihde, shown at right in a file photo from the first ever Iowa high school girls state wrestling tournament, is the first female to ever officiate a state wrestling match.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register