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    New Hampton out-points No. 38 Fort Dodge for the Independence Invitational title

    On the opening weekend of the high school wrestling season in Iowa, Class 2A program New Hampton made the biggest statement. Competing at the Independence Invitational, the Chickasaws out-lasted Class 3A title contender Fort Dodge for the tournament title. They were led by five finalists and nine placers in the top six, anchored by Ryan Gorman, who won the 160 pound weight class.

    Finishing in second for New Hampton were two-time state medalist Noah Fye (132), returning state champion Keaton Geerts (138), Aeron Day (220), and Noah Hopp (285). Other placers included Keegan Tenge (145) in third, Mason Cleveland (120) in fourth, along with state medalist Dylan Robinson (113) and Noah Glaser (170) in sixth. Missing from the Chickasaws lineup was two-time state finalist Michael Millage (126).

    Ranked No. 38 nationally, Fort Dodge finished with a tournament high four champions, but only placed eight wrestlers inside the top eight on the way to 259 points. Winning championships were state medalist Drew Bennett (113), two-time state champion Brody Teske (120), state champ Triston Lara (138), and two-time state placer Cayd Lara (152).

    Ranked No. 9 nationally, Teske remained undefeated for his career with a pin over No. 18 (at 126) Bryce West (Solon), to conclude a match in which he had to rally from a third period deficit. Triston Lara had a notable win in the finals, coming by 3-1 decision over fellow state champion Geerts at 138 pounds.

    Finishing third in the standings was Christian Brothers College, Mo. as they scored 242 points anchored by three champions and seven top eight places. Winning titles were No. 15 (at 120) Malik Johnson at 126 pounds, freshman phenom Joshua Saunders at 132, and No. 15 (at 160) Emille Shannon at 170. Johnson upended three-time state placer, also 2014 state champion, Drew West (Solon) by a 7-1 score, Saunders beat two-time state placer Fye 7-5, while Shannon upended state champion Tanner Sloan (Alburnett) 5-3 in overtime.

    Rounding out the weight class champions were Jaymus Wilson (Alburnett) at 106 pounds, Josh Gerke (Cedar Rapids Xavier) at 145, Preston LaGrange (Cedar Rapids Prairie) at 182, Brayden Schultz (Linn-Mar) at 195, Caleb Ring (Osage) at 220, and Omar Begic (Waterloo East).
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