By Dana Becker 

We’re closing in on the top of the primary part of the prep wrestling season in Iowa, as groups put together for the prolonged vacation break.

However earlier than that comes round, we have now witnessed some distinctive performances statewide.

Here’s a have a look at the Prime 25 groups within the SBLive Iowa energy rankings with all three classifications compiled into one:

1. Southeast Polk (Final week No. 2)

Besting a discipline that included a number of of SBLive’s prime groups, Southeast Polk climbed to the highest of the ability rankings. The Rams gained the Baltzley Invitational, scoring 218.5 to complete forward of Bettendorf, Ankeny, Waverly-Shell Rock and Johnston. Successful particular person titles had been Carter Pearson and Brent Slade. Additionally they dealt with Johnston in twin motion, 58-18.

2. Waukee Northwest (LW No. 4)

Coming off exhibiting on the Donnybrook, the Wolves continued to howl loudly, ending seventh general on the Council Bluffs Traditional. Koufax Christensen remained unbeaten, profitable the 120-pound title. Logan Stotts additionally was topped a champion.

3. Osage (LW No. 5)

The Inexperienced Devils continued their robust begin to the season, profitable the South Winneshiek Invitational over West Delaware and a number of other others. Tysen Stangel, Blake Fox, Anders Kittelson, Tucker Stangel, Max Gast, Nick Fox, Ledger Nehls and Barrett Muller all gained titles. In duals, Osage rolled via Forest Metropolis, Mason Metropolis Newman and West Hancock.

4. Fort Dodge (LW No. 9)

Behind a few champions, the Dodgers had been the highest-placing Iowa staff on the stacked Council Bluffs Traditional, ending second general. Dru Ayala and Dreshaun Ross every claimed invite titles.

5. Linn-Mar (LW No. 4)

The Lions weren’t in motion over the weekend, however they did put up a convincing twin win vs. Waterloo West, not dropping a match. They’re headed for a enjoyable one with Iowa Metropolis Excessive earlier than competing on the Battle of Waterloo.

6. Waverly-Shell Rock (LW No. 1)

It was a tricky weekend for the Go-Hawks, as they positioned simply fourth on the Baltzley Invitational. You may guess, although, it would function motivation going ahead. Ryder Block remained unbeaten by profitable at 138, whereas Bas Diaz and McCrae Hagarty additionally completed first.

7. West Delaware (LW No. 8)

There is no such thing as a disgrace in ending second to Osage at a match, and that’s precisely what West Delaware did on the South Winneshiek Invitational. Carson Lee, Will Ward and Cameron Geuther had been champions, with a number of others putting within the Prime-3.

8. Bettendorf (LW No. 10)

A pleasant efficiency on the Baltzley Invitational resulted in a second-place staff exhibiting. Jake Knight, Cody Trevino and Jayce Luna gained particular person titles.

9. Don Bosco (LW No. 7)

The Dons had no bother capturing one other trophy, racking up 276.5 factors to win the Keith Vry Invitational over Crestwood and Clarion-Goldfield/Dows. Jaxon Larson, Myles McMahon, Kaiden Knaack, Kyler Knaack, Jacob Thiry and Mack Ortner all completed first.

10. Notre Dame Burlington (LW No. 6)

As an alternative of competing at an invitation, Notre Dame Burlington battled three others in twin motion, taking good care of Colfax-Mingo, Waterloo Columbus, Des Moines North-Hoover and Hudson.

11. Iowa Metropolis Excessive (LW No. 11)

It was a little bit of a shocking end on the Saydel Invitational for the Little Hawks, as they completed three factors again of Interstate 35 for the title. Cael Seaton, Kael Kurtz and Gabe Arnold all gained titles, whereas Ben Kueter was not in motion.

12. Ankeny (LW No. 14)

The Hawks had been in a position to place third, simply forward of Waverly-Shell Rock on the Baltzley Invitational. Gold-medal performances got here from Xander Kenworthy and Wil Hinrichs.

13. Sergeant Bluff-Luton (LW No. 12)

A powerful fifth place exhibiting on the Council Bluffs Traditional confirmed simply how gifted and deep this unit is.Ty Koedam led the best way, putting third, whereas Ethan Skoglund and Hunter Steffans every completed fifth.

14. Johnston (LW No. 16)

The Dragons had been fifth, ending a half-point forward of West Des Moines Valley on the stacked Baltzley Invitational. Jacob Helgeson led the best way with a championship efficiency.

15. North Scott (LW NR)

The Lancers cracked the Prime-10 on the Council Bluffs Traditional, putting ninth general. They had been the fourth staff when it comes to Iowa colleges. Seth Madden was fifth general.

16. Indianola (LW No. 15)

Bowen Downey picked up an invitation title over the weekend for the Indians, who additionally earned a hard-fought twin win vs. Dallas Middle-Grimes.

17. Lisbon (LW No. 13)

The Lions positioned second on the Mount Vernon Invitational, as Brandon Paez stretched his document to 15-0 with a win at 120. Tiernan Boots, Indy Harbaugh, Matthias Kohl and Wyatt Smith additionally gained titles, with Smith maintaining his good document intact.

18. Mount Vernon (LW NR)

It was a giant weekend for Mount Vernon, because the Mustangs gained their house match over Davenport Assumption and Lisbon. Klayten Perreault was the lone champion, because the 106-pounder moved to 8-0, however Jake Haugse, Jase Jaspers, Ethan Piotz, Jackson Hird, Henry Ryan and Ethan Wooden all completed as runners-up.

19. Independence (LW No. 17)

It was an ideal weekend of twin motion on the South Tama County Duals for Independence, as they took the staff crown with wins over Des Moines East, Pella, Iowa Metropolis Regina and the host faculty.

20. Crestwood (LW No. 18)

A powerful staff effort on the Keith Vry Invitational resulted in a runner-up end for Crestwood, putting solely behind Don Bosco. Mitchell Schmauss and Carter Schmauss began issues off in large methods, profitable at 106 and 113 kilos, whereas Kole Johnson, Cole Butikofer and Brock Voyna had been additionally winners.

21. Nashua-Plainfield (LW No. 20)

It was a battle to the end on the Nashua-Plainfield Event, because the host faculty positioned second to Wilton. Jayden Rinken and Garret Rinken every remained unbeaten on the yr, claiming titles.

22. Logan-Magnolia (LW No. 19)

A 3rd place end on the Riverside Invitational gave Logan-Magnolia some {hardware} to carry house. Corbin Reisz and Wyatt Reisz remained unbeaten on the yr, whereas Layne Brenden was additionally an invitation champion.

23. West Sioux (LW No. 22)

With simply over 100 staff factors, West Sioux cracked the Prime 5 on the Riverside Invitational. Mikey Baker was first at his weight and Keegan McMillian second.

24. Interstate 35 (LW NR)

With 189.5 factors, Interstate 35 captured the Saydel Invitational over Iowa Metropolis Excessive and Waukee, as Ryan Steinlage and Evan Foreman had been each champions. Foreman is unbeaten on the yr at 220 kilos.

25. Creston (LW NR)

It was a big-time efficiency from Creston, as they scored 227 factors to win the Riverside Invitational. Christian Ahrens and Brandon Briley had been every winners, with a number of different wrestlers putting second.