Recap: Updates from semifinals of Iowa high school boys state wrestling tournament

The 2024 Iowa high school boys state wrestling tournament has just one day remaining, and the competition so far has been nothing short of thrilling.

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The best wrestlers from Class 3A, 2A and 1A have been battling it out to reach the pinnacle of high school wrestling in Iowa.

Take a look at all the action from the third day of state competition in Des Moines below:

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8:45 — That's a wrap on Day 3. Here are the top-10 team scores in Class 1A

1. Don Bosco (151.1)

2. Wilton (120)

3. Alburnett (115)

4. Underwood (77)

5. West Hancock, Britt (75)

6. Jesup (68)

7. Denver (55)

8. Logan-Magnolia (51.5)

9. Nashua-Plainfield (49.5)

10. Tied - North Butler-Clarksville (49)

11. Tied - West Branch (49)

8:40 — Late surges by Mason Knipp and Logan Wright conclude the semifinal round by advancing to 1A 285-pound championship

A takedown in the final moments proved enough to keep Columbus Catholic's Mason Knipp undefeated (37-0), winning a 3-2 decision over Trenton Warner (Nodaway Valley).

Then, West Branch's Logan Wright earned a clutch takedown of his own in overtime to top Cody Fox (East Buchanan) 3-1. It was a fitting way to end another exciting day of Iowa high school boys wrestling.

8:30 — Brady Davis, Ashton Honnold comfortably advance to 1A 215-pound final

Brady Davis (Maquoketa Valley) won by 5-1 decision over David Smith (West Hancock, Britt), and Ashton Honnold (Nodaway Valley) won by 5-2 decision over Eli Green (Interstate 35). Both matches were decided by who took a second-period lead.

8:20 — MaKade Bloker, Louden Huisenga stay undefeated in thrilling 1A 190-pound semifinal round

While North Butler-Clarksville undefeated senior MaKade Bloker (39-0) cruised to a 5-1 decision win vs. Landon Fernandez (Don Bosco), the other mat featured plenty of drama.

Trailing 3-1 in the final seconds of the third period with his undefeated record in jeopardy, Louden Huisenga (WACO, Wayland) earned a takedown to force overtime before securing his 37-0 record in the extra period. He beat Nathan Beitz (Maquoketa Valley) 5-3.

8:05 — Jace Nelson-Brown upsets undefeated opponent, Kaiden Knaack wins in OT to advance to 1A 175-pound championship

Jace Nelson-Brown (Emmetsburg) jumped out to an early 6-0 lead before coasting to a 10-1 decision win vs. previously undefeated Titus Evans (Nashua-Plainfield). It was arguably the biggest 1A upset thus far.

On the other mat, Kaiden Knaack (Don Bosco) and Kile Bucknell (Jesup) were locked in a 4-4 regulation tie. In overtime, Knaack secured a takedown to emerge victorious.

7:50 — Maddox Nelson, John McGill thrive in the clutch to advance to the 1A 165-pound final

After trailing 1-0 late into the second period, senior Maddox Nelson (Underwood) notched two takedowns and an escape to secure a lead he'd never relinquish, eventually winning a 5-2 decision.

The other match between Colfax-Mingo senior John McGill and junior Clay Wilgenbusch (East Buchanan) was tightly contested to the end, with McGill improving to 43-1 with a 10-8 decision victory.

7:40 — Kyler Knaack stays undefeated with a pin, will face Kellen Smith in the 1A 157-pound championship

Kyler Knaack (Don Bosco) improved to 27-0 with a fall (2:48) victory against Kayden Baxter (AHSTW). It was the second Class 1A pin of the evening.

Kellen Smith (West Hancock, Britt) was also dominant, earning an 11-2 decision win vs. Wapsie Valley's Kanen Decker.

7:30 — Keaton Moeller, Danny Kinsella comfortably advance to 1A 150-pound final

Via four takedowns, an escape and a penalty on opponent Reece Klostermann (Alburnett), Starmont's 45-1 sophomore Keaton Moeller won a 10-3 decision.

Treynor senior Danny Kinsella also won by seven points, topping Shenandoah's Jacob McGargill by a 7-0 decision.

7:18 — Corbin Reisz stays undefeated, will face Boden White in 1A 144-pound championship

Corbin Reisz (Logan-Magnolia) improved to 46-0 following his dominant 9-1 decision win vs. Tiernan Boots (Lisbon).

Boden White (Denver) won by 3-1 decision over Collin Holm (South Winneshiek) in a tightly-contested match.

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7:05 — Undefeated Blake Allen, Teague Smith to meet in 1A 138-pound final

After a scoreless first period, Underwood undefeated senior Blake Allen (20-0) jumped out to a 5-0 lead after an escape and two takedowns. Wilton sophomore Gabriel Brisker then fought back, but Allen maintained control en route to a 7-3 decision win.

Sophomore Teague Smith (West Hancock, Britt) took a 2-0 lead in the first period via a takedown against Don Bosco freshman Ethan Christoffer, and that was all he needed to get the 4-1 decision victory.

6:55 — Tanner Arjes stays undefeated, will meet Dawson Youngblut in 1A 132-pound championship

Tanner Arjes (North Butler-Clarksville) improved to 46-0 after a terrific performance, pulling out all the tricks to earn a 12-4 decision win over Jadyn Friedrichs Sr (Akron-Westfield).

Then, in a highly-touted matchup between freshman Dawson Youngblut (Don Bosco) and Wilton senior Brody Brisker, the youngster won a 3-1 decision with a late takedown in the final period.

6:50 — Jesse Lewis gets first 126-pound 1A semifinals fall victory, will face Brock Morris in tomorrow's final

Jesse Lewis (West Sioux, Hawarden) improved to 45-0 by getting fall victory (0:57) over Tayten Coufal (Alburnett).

Cascade's Brock Morris then won a 4-3 decision in what was the most competitive match thus far in 1A. After losing his early lead and trailing 3-2 in the third period, a late takedown against Caleb Swedin (Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire) earned Morris a trip to the finals.

6:40 — Rowdy Neighbor, Cael Morrow win big en route to 1A 120-pound championship

Alburnett junior Rowdy Neighbor improved to 52-2 after earing a 7-1 decision over Tegan Slaybaugh. Neighbor's escape and takedown in the second period gave him a comfortable lead.

Akron-Westfield senior Cael Morrow (38-2) jumped out to a 6-0 lead before besting Baxter's Ayden Beck in an 8-4 decision.

6:25 — Mason Shirk, Gavin Landers advance to 1A 113-pound championship

Wilton sophomore Mason Shirk topped Dallas Canoyer (Earlham) in a 7-1 decision after taking an early lead with a pair of takedowns in the first period. He improved to 49-1.

Undefeated Denver freshman Gavin Landers (45-0) scored a pivotal escape and then a takedown against Cooper Hinz (Jesup) to secure a 3-0 lead late in the second period before holding on for the decision victory.

6:15 p.m. — Hayden Schwab, Liam Adlfinger advance to 1A 106-pound final

Hayden Schwab (Don Bosco) was dominant in his match against Atlee Dewitt (Alburnett), winning a 10-0 decision. Schwab remains undefeated at 37-0 this season.

Wilton's Liam Adlfinger won a 6-0 decision over Wesley Sadler (Lisbon) to improve to 33-4.

Class 3A semifinals recap

As we await the Class 1A semifinal round to begin, here's a recap of the preceding Class 3A competition.

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Class 2A semifinals recap

Well, we're in between sessions now. But while we wait for that, why don't you check out our Class 2A recap from the first session of the day.

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5:20 p.m. — Mount Vernon's Klayten Perreault wants to change the world

Mount Vernon senior 106-pounder Klayten Perreault is a pretty remarkable wrestler, but he may be an even more remarkable person.

"I want to be a part of something that changes the world," Perreault said.

After he finishes his state title run and graduates this spring, Perreault is headed to Iowa State to study genetic engineering. He hasn't locked down the specific angle he wants to pursue as of yet but has three big options in mind.

Click here for the full story on Perreault's on- and off-mat accomplishments.

4:50 p.m. — Downtown Des Moines parking

Parking in the downtown area of Des Moines uses a digital meter system.

Since 2022, traditional meters have been replaced by the ParkDSM payment system. Drivers can download the ParkDSM app or use a nearby kiosk. Using the app, customers can select their specific spot and pay directly from their phone using a card. The app will alert you when your time is almost up, and you can add additional time directly from your phone instead of walking back to the meter and adding change.

There are also free and paid surface parking lots and paid garages nearby. Free parking is also available on bridges over the Des Moines River but that is a longer walk to Well Fargo Arena.

4:20 p.m. — Here are the top ten team scores in Class 3A

With the semifinal round wrapped up for 3A, here is a look at the top ten team scores with one more day of wrestling remaining.

1. Southeast Polk – 185.5

2. Bettendorf – 132

3. Fort Dodge – 98

4. Waverly-Shell Rock – 88

5. Waukee Northwest – 86

6. Carlisle – 84

7. Ankeny Centennial – 81.5

8. Indianola – 80.5

9. Ames + Iowa City High + Linn-Mar – 76

4:10 p.m. — Daniel Herrera will compete for his first Iowa state title

Ames’ Daniel Herrera – who won back-to-back California state wrestling titles as a heavyweight – will try for his first title in Iowa on Saturday. The 17-0 wrestler defeated Southeast Polk’s Cooper Martinson by 15-5 major decision.

Herrera will face off against Waverly-Shell Rock’s Caden Wetherell, who beat Cedar Falls’ Drew Campbell in a 3-2 decision.

4 p.m. — Dreshaun Ross wastes no time advancing to the 215-pound final

Fort Dodge’s undefeated sophomore, Dreshaun Ross, pinned Iowa City Liberty’s Vincenzo Lima in 1:32 for a spot in the state title matchup.

That means Southeast Polk’s Holden Hansen will face the tall task of going against Ross, after Hansen defeated Valley’s Andrew Price by 1-0 decision.

3:45 p.m. — Final matchup set for 3A 190-pounds

Southeast Polk’s Brent Slade eased his way into the finals with a win by 15-2 major decision over Urbandale’s Cain Tigges.

Ames’ Danarii Mickel defeated Bettendorf’s Brayden Koester by 2-1 decision for the second spot in the state finals.

3:35 p.m. — Maximus Magayna’s undefeated season comes to an end in semifinals

Damarion Ross (Fort Dodge) advanced to the finals with a win by 6-1 decision over Indianola’s Dax Clatt.

Carlisle’s Asa Hemsted handed Waterloo East’s Maximus Magayna his first loss of the season – in a 7-5 decision – and advanced to the finals. Magayna, a three-time state champion, will not have a chance to defend his title.

3:25 p.m. — Johnston and Urbandale wrestlers set to face off in 3A, 165-pound finals

Johnston’s Jacob Helgeson won by 6-1 decision over Waverly-Shell Rock’s Ethan Bibler. He will take on Urbandale’s Gabe Carver in the finals, after Carver defeated Bettendorf’s Lincoln Jipp in a 5-2 decision.

3:13 p.m. — Kael Voinovich makes 3A 157-pound finals after opponent’s injury

Iowa City High’s Kael Voinovich made it through to the 3A, 157-pound finals, but not by fall or decision. His opponent, Linn-Mar's Grant Kress, suffered an injury 1:20 into the match, and Voinovich won by injury default.

Carlisle sophomore Jaxon Miller also advanced to the final, beating Southeast Polk’s Abe Bushong by 7-5 decision.

3:00 p.m. — Trenary, Diaz advance to 3A 150-pound finals

Logan Trenary (Southeast Polk) won by fall over Nolan Fellers (Bondurant-Farrar), pinning his opponent in 4:18 to advance to the finals.

Waverly-Shell Rock’s Bas Diaz earned a spot in the finals with a win by 7-2 decision over Ankeny Centennial’s Lucas Bruhl.

2:55 p.m. — Can Waukee Northwest's Carter Freeman win his fourth state title on Saturday?

2:50 p.m. — Kane Naaktgeboren rolls into 3A 144-pound finals with an undefeated record

Linn-Mar's Kane Naaktgeboren (36-0) beat Ankeny’s Ben Hansen by 15-5 major decision to earn a spot in the finals. He will face Valley’s JahKari Clark, who defeated Ankeny Centennial’s Maximus Dhabolt in a 3-2 decision.

2:40 p.m. — Davidson, Freeman to face off in 3A 138-pound matchup

Fort Dodge’s Koy Davidson won by 6-1 decision over Iowa City High’s Kael Kurtz, claiming a spot in the Class 3A finals at 138 pounds.

Waukee Northwest’s Carter Freeman held off Bettendorf’s Cody Trevino, winning by 6-5 decision.

2:30 p.m. — Final matchup set at 132 pounds in Class 3A

Bettendorf’s Jayce Luna advanced with a win by 3-2 decision over Carlisle’s Ryan Rider. Iowa City High’s Cale Seaton advanced with a win by 7-2 decision over Bondurant-Farrar's Connor Fiser.

2:19 p.m. — Waukee Northwest, Bettendorf wrestlers advance to 3A 126-pound finals

Waukee Northwest’s Koufax Christensen won by 11-3 major decision over Waverly-Shell Rock’s Ryker Graff.

Bettendorf’s Timothy Koester advanced after beating Southeast Polk’s Maximus Riggins in an 8-1 decision.

2:08 p.m. — Undefeated Carter Pearson advances to 3A 120-pound finals

Southeast Polk’s Carter Pearson (38-0) advanced to the finals first with a 9-1 major decision over Ankeny Centennial’s Cody Vandermark.

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He’ll face off against Bettendorf’s Jake Knight, who defeated Fort Dodge’s Dru Ayala – an Iowa wrestling commit – in a 12-6 decision.

1:55 p.m. — Final matchup set at 113 pounds in Class 3A

Norwalk’s Tyler Harper kept his 39-0 record intact and advanced to the finals by pinning Ankeny’s Isaac Wignall in 1:25.

Iowa City West’s Alexander Pierce advanced with a 5-2 decision over Ankeny Centennial’s Cale Vandermark.

1:45 p.m. — It will be Southeast Polk vs. Lewis Central in the 3A 106-pound final

Southeast Polk’s Nico DeSalvo (37-1) advanced to the finals with a win by 7-4 decision over Prairie’s Dylan Munson.

Undefeated Weston Porter (Lewis Central) advanced with an 8-6 decision over Waukee Northwest’s Carew Christensen.

1:30 p.m. — Time for the Class 3A semifinals

After a bit of a break, it's time for the Class 3A semifinals at the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament.

First up: Prairie's Dylan Munson vs. Southeast Polk's Nico DeSalvo and Lewis Central's Weston Porter and Waukee Northwest's Carew Christensen at 106 pounds.

11:54 a.m. Updated 2A team scores

That's a wrap on Class 2A for today. Here's a look at the top 10 in team standings heading into the final day of competition.

Osage still holds on to the lead with 112.5 points while Mount Vernon remains in second place with 94 points.

1. Osage, 112.5 points

2. Mount Vernon, 94 points

3. Union, LaPorte City, 82 points

4. Burlington Notre Dame, 67.5 points

5. Creston, 66 points

6. Roland-Story, 63 points

7. Hampton-Dumon-CAL, 59.5 points

8. Webster City, 58.5 points

9. North Polk, 55 points

10. Sergeant Bluff-Luton, 53 points

11:44 a.m. Mac Muller, Russel Coil to face off in the 285-pound finals

Osage’s Mac Muller (51-0) pinned Hampton-Dumont-CAL’s Carter Heilskov (42-4) at the 7:17 mark.

Columbus/WMU’s Russel Coil (48-1) earned a 3-1 decision over Albia’s Paul Ballard (39-1)

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.

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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

Here's a look at all the action during Day 2 of the state tournament:

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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Check out that story here.

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Recap from state quarterfinal rounds

Yesterday's quarterfinals were thrilling in all three classes and the team races in each class got a bit more exciting too. Check out our recaps from each class before today's semifinal action gets started.

• Recap of full day of action

• Class 1A quarterfinals recap

• Class 2A quarterfinals recap

• Class 3A quarterfinals recap

Follow along here for live updates during an adrenaline-fueled day on the mats.

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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