Jackson Jaspers News Today

A look at Saturday’s Class 2A Iowa high school boys’ state wrestling finals. Klayten Perreault pinned 41 of his 46 foes this season while being ranked No. 1 from start to finish. His stirring run helped the Mustangs cap a remarkable season with a second-place team trophy.

Anamosa’s Austin Scranton, Iowa City West’s Kyler Scranton and Mount Vernon’s Jackson Jaspers are The Gazette’s 3 stars from the Iowa high school boys’ state wrestling tournament Friday.

Four KNIA/KRLS Area Wrestlers Advance to Semifinals

Jase and Jackson Jaspers are in their second season as Mount Vernon wrestling teammates, but they have wrestled together for a long time.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s wrestling program will be celebrated again Saturday during the 50th J-Hawk Invitational. The event that began in 1975 has been a local staple of regular-season wrestling tournaments.

There have been holiday races, backyard football games and living room scraps. Mikey Ryan honed his competitive edge at home as the youngest of nine athletically gifted siblings. The returning state medalist claimed the 150-pound title at the Mount Vernon Invitational on Saturday. The Mustangs won the team title.

Here are 18 Gazette-area individuals to keep an eye on during the 2023-24 Iowa high school boys’ wrestling season.

Here are eight Gazette-area teams to keep an eye on during the 2023-24 Iowa high school boys’ wrestling season.

The state of Iowa has become a treasure trove of high school football talent, with standout players in every class and every corner.

Mikey and Henry Ryan and Jase and Jackson Jaspers of Mount Vernon all advanced to the Class 2A state wrestling quarterfinals. The Mustangs are in second in the team race after the first day.