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A pair of KCII wrestling teams traveled to Mediapolis on Saturday for the Class 1A Sectional 16 meet and four individuals had a top two finish to keep their season alive.  Highland will have three representatives at districts next week in Bryce Thompson, Carlos Valenzuela, and Easton Schlabaugh. Thompson was in a pinning mood at 113 lbs with a pair of falls that totaled 6:23 and Valenzuela also placed first at 126 lbs with an 8-7 decision and a pin in 1:26. Schlabaugh lost by pin, but also had a fall in 1:42 to claim second at 106 lbs. WACO had one grappler advance in Landan Provino. The 285...

Three Huskies Nab Top Honors at Wapello Tournament

The Highland wrestling team had a busy Thursday, traveling to Cardinal for four different Southeast Iowa Superconference duels on the evening. Highland went 1-3 on the night, with their lone victory coming over the Comets on their home mat 48-24. Highland got wins in contested matches from Bryce Thompson at 120 by fall and Eli Slaymaker at 285 by fall. Pekin edged Highland in their duel 42-30. The Huskies got a win in a contested match from Bryce Thompson at 126 by fall. In a 48-24 loss to Mediapolis, Highland got contested match wins from Easton Schlabaugh at 113 and Carlos Valenzuela at 132...

The Highland wrestling team was on the mat Saturday for tournament action at the North Cedar Invitational. The Huskies finished eighth of 10 teams with their score of 54.5 points. Solon won the team title with 195 points. Highland was led by a pair of runner-up finishes from Easton Schlabaugh at 106 and Bryce Thompson at 120. Each went 2-1 on the day. Other finishes included Eli Slaymaker fourth at 285 and Jack Peiffer fifth at 126. The Huskies will next be in action Thursday when they travel to Cardinal for a Superconference event against Pekin, New London, Mediapolis and the Comets. Previou...

Highland Wrestling Drops Two in Opener