The Iowa high school state wrestling championships kicked off with the first day of competition at Des Moines and Wells Fargo Arena. Southeast Polk dominated the Heavy Class 3A, scoring 72.5 points and sending 13 wrestlers to Thursday’s quarterfinals.
Indianola took second place with 46 points, followed closely by Waukee Northwest, Johnston, and Waverly-Shell Rock. In the 2A team race, Davenport Assumption leads the pack, while Don Bosco tops the 1A standings.
Southeast Polk showed its strength in the Heavy Class 3A competition, with 13 of their 14 qualifiers advancing to the quarterfinals. Mac Crosson led Indianola’s seven quarterfinalists, earning a technical fall. Waukee Northwest has four wrestlers still alive for championships.
Other notable performances include Dreshaun Ross of Fort Dodge, who needed just 61 seconds to secure a win and improve his record to 17-0 after returning from offseason surgery. Gage Spurgeon of Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont won by technical fall in four minutes at 126 pounds.
Don Bosco led the way with 58.5 points, followed closely by Wilton’s Pirates. The Dons advanced 10 of their qualifiers into Thursday’s quarterfinal round. Complete results can be found on Track Wrestling.
Source: https://www.si.com/high-school/iowa/southeast-polk-out-to-early-lead-as-state-wrestling-hits-the-mats-01jmgp6rqwsd