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Nashua Post

Rinkens bring home two state wrestling championships, 3 others place

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield is home to two 2023 Class 1A state champions. Senior Garret Rinken completed an undefeated season, 51-0, by beating Wapsie Valley senior Dawson Schmit (40-8) by a 4-1 decision in the 126-pound championship match on Saturday at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines. His younger brother, sophomore Jayden Rinken (47-2), defeated Wilton freshman Mason Shirk (47-4) by an 8-2 decision in the 106-pound championship match. The Rinkens were two of the 13 N-P wrestlers that competed this year in the tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Competition began Wednesday and wrapped up Saturday night. Three other Huskies placed … Continue reading Rinkens bring home two state wrestling championships, 3 others place

Charles City Post

CC’s Blunt takes 8th at State Wrestling Tournament

Chris Baldus

Charles City senior Kayden Blunt (29-7) placed eighth in the Class 2A 182-weight class at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines last week. Blunt, seeded no. 8 in the 182-pound weight class, was upset in his tournament opening match on Wednesday. No. 9 Jace Mulder, a senior from Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley, pinned Blunt in 28 seconds. Returning to the mats on Thursday, Blunt won his first two wrestle backs convincingly. First he won a 13-2 major decision over over no. 23 Cael Burmester (25-16), a junior at Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Then, he pinned no. 18 Wayne Johnston (29-13), a junior at … Continue reading CC’s Blunt takes 8th at State Wrestling Tournament

Nashua Post

7 Huskies advance to Friday session of Class 1A State Wrestling Tournament

Chris Baldus

Seven Nashua-Plainfield wrestlers have survived the first two days of the State Tradition Tournament in Des Moines. Four remain in contention for first-place finishes. Huskies Jayden Rinken (106), Nic Brase (113), Garrett Rinken (126) and Titus Evans (170) have advanced to the semifinals on Friday. Huskies advancing to Friday in the consolation bracket are Kendrick Huck (132), Kaden Wilken (138) and Alden Sullivan (195). The tournament is over for Hayden Munn (120), Jackson Carey (152), Eli Kalainoff (160), Tate White (182), Jackson Zwanziger (220) and Landon Pratt (285). As a team, Nashua-Plainfield is in second with 74 points. Don Bosco … Continue reading 7 Huskies advance to Friday session of Class 1A State Wrestling Tournament

Charles City Post

All 5 CC wrestlers still in contention for 3rd place at State

Chris Baldus

Five Charles City wrestlers are competing at the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines this week: Carter Haberkorn (106), Nathan Lopez (145), Talan Weber (152), Kayden Blunt (182) and Ethan Peterson (195). Each lost 1 match on Wednesday, the first day of the tournament. So, the highest finish possible for any of them is third place. The Class 2A tournament resumes at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Below are summaries of Wednesday’s action for each Comet. (Featured photo of the Comets warming up at State on Wednesday is courtesy of CCHS Wrestling.) Carter Haberkorn (0-1) CC junior Carter Haberkorn (19-12), was … Continue reading All 5 CC wrestlers still in contention for 3rd place at State

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Huskies in 3rd after day 1 at the State Wrestling Tournament

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield is in third place as a team after Day 1 of Class 1A wrestling at the 2023 State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines. Don Bosco has the team lead with 55 points, followed by Wilton with 43 and Nashua-Plainfield with 38. All 13 of Nashua-Plainfield’s wrestlers will return to action on Thursday. Five Huskies remain in contention for individual state championships: Jayden Rinken (106), Nic Brase (113), Garrett Rinken (126), Kaden Wilken (138), and Titus Evans (170). Eight others can still make it to the podium through wrestle backs. JAYDEN RINKEN (1-0, 4 pts) Sophomore Jayden Rinken (43-2), seeded no. … Continue reading Huskies in 3rd after day 1 at the State Wrestling Tournament

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First round matchups announced for N-P wrestlers at State

Chris Baldus

Thirteen Nashua-Plainfield wrestlers will begin their pursuit of state championships on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Class 1A first round begins at 9 a.m. Here are their opening matches: Sophomore Jayden Rinken (43-2), seeded no. 1 at 106, gets a bye in the first round. He then will take on no. 17 Kanaan Delagardelle (21-12), a sophomore at Don Bosco or no. 16 Caleb Wisecup (30-10), a junior from Ogden. Sophomore Nic Brase (40-6), no. 6 at 113, gets a first round bye. He then will face the winner of no. 11 Caleb Swedin (37-3), a … Continue reading First round matchups announced for N-P wrestlers at State

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Five Comets qualify for State Traditional Wrestling Tournament

Chris Baldus

Five Charles City wrestlers qualified on Saturday for the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament: Carter Haberkorn (106), Nathan Lopez (145), Talan Weber (152), Kayden Blunt (182) and Ethan Peterson (195). The State Tournament begins Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Class 2A matches begin at 1:30 p.m. Click here to access Class 2A brackets. Haberkorn will face Mount Vernon junior Klayten Perreault (37-6) in the opening round at State. Lopez will face Glenwood sophomore Reese Fauble (21-9). Weber will face Okoboji/HMS senior Bryce Dodge (26-13). Blunt has a bye in the first round and will face either … Continue reading Five Comets qualify for State Traditional Wrestling Tournament

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N-P wins District tournament, sends 13 wrestlers to State

Chris Baldus

Thirteen Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestlers qualified on Saturday for the State Traditional Tournament as the Huskies won the Class 1A District 5 tournament at North Linn. Huskies going to State are Jaydan Rinken (106), Nic Brase (113), Hayden Munn (120), Garret Rinken (126), Kendrick Huck (132), Kaden Wilken (138), Jackson Carey (152), Eli Kalainoff (160), Titus Evans (170), Tate White (182), Aiden Sullivan (195), Jackson Zwanziger (220) and Landon Pratt (285). N-P scored 274.5 team points to take first in the District 5 tournament, followed by Lake Mills (173), Central Springs (129), Saint Ansgar (122.5), Newman Catholic (83), North Union (70.5), … Continue reading N-P wins District tournament, sends 13 wrestlers to State

Nashua Post

N-P boys qualify for state duals tournament

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield is going back to the boys State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament. N-P handily defeated Lake Mills 50-15 in Tuesday (Jan. 31) night in Husky Gym to win the Region 1A Championship and qualify for State. N-P 50, Lake Mills 15 113: Nic Brase (N-P) over Geraldo Vazquez (LM) (MD 10-2) 120: Hayden Munn (N-P) over Hayden Helgeson (LM) (Dec 3-2) 126: Garret Rinken (N-P) over Royce Peterson (LM) (Fall 3:26) 132: Kendrick Huck (N-P) over Carter Christianson (LM) (Fall 0:51) 138: Kaden Wilken (N-P) over Steve Brandenburg (LM) (MD 14-4) 145: Cody Cox (LM) over Devon Blanchard (N-P) (Dec … Continue reading N-P boys qualify for state duals tournament

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N-P wrestlers put on dominating performance at home

Chris Baldus

The Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team won every individual varsity match last night in its home quad against South Winneshiek, Starmont and Postville. The girls varsity was 3-1 in its matches against North Butler-Clarksville. See results below. GIRLS: N-P vs. NORTH BUTLER-CLARKSVILLE 100: Sara Babu (N-P) over Addy Johnson (NB-C) (Fall 2:34) 135: Savannah Pierce (NB-C) over Amy Goerke (N-P) (Fall 1:14) 135: Makinzey Brannon (N-P) over Savannah Pierce (NB-C) (Fall 0:29) 190: Kylie Vance (N-P) over Sydney Lovrien (NB-C) (Fall 1:47) BOYS: N-P vs. STARMONT 120: Hayden Munn (N-P) over Zach Taylor (STAR) (Fall 0:50) 132: Kendrick Huck (N-P) over … Continue reading N-P wrestlers put on dominating performance at home

Nashua Post

N-P boys take 2nd at Hudson Wrestling Invite

Chris Baldus

Nashua-Plainfield placed second as a team at the Hudson Wrestling Invitational that wrapped up Saturday. Don Bosco took first with 232 team points, followed by N-P with 202.5, according to Track Wrestling. Four Huskies made it to their weight class championship matches, with two winning. Nic Brase took first at 113 by defeating Don Bosco’s Cole Frost in an 8-3 decision. Garret Rinken won the 126 title by pinning North Fayette Valley’s Tate Germann at 1:16. Kaden Wilken at 138 and Aiden Sullivan at 195 each placed second. Third-place finishers for the Huskies were Titus Evans (170), Kendrick Huck (132), … Continue reading N-P boys take 2nd at Hudson Wrestling Invite

Nashua Post

Nashua AM Update (Dec. 21): Storm cancels school tomorrow; Frost wins 500th dual last night

Chris Baldus

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, the shortest day of the year. WINTER STORM ON ITS WAY Nashua-Plainfield Community Schools has already cancelled classes for Thursday because of the oncoming winter storm. The National Weather Service says snow is likely this afternoon, mainly after 4 p.m. The high temperature will be near 16, but wind chill values will be as low as -12 with a southeast wind of 8-10 mph. Tonight, 3 to 5 inches of snow will fall overnight. The low temp will be around -8 with wind chills as low as -20 from a bluster southeast wind … Continue reading Nashua AM Update (Dec. 21): Storm cancels school tomorrow; Frost wins 500th dual last night

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N-P boys wrestling sweeps season opener

Chris Baldus

The Nashua-Plainfield boys wrestling team hit the road Thursday night and picked up three dual victories in Garner. The Huskies beat Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 68-12, Newman Catholic 75-3 and Lake Mills 56-19. N-P’s Kendrick Huck (132) had three pins at the quad. Altogether, the Huskies scored 18 pins. N-P 68, G-H/V12 G-H/V wins: 170: Micheal Ohotto over Maverick Dietz-McDonald (Fall 1:46) 152: Lucas Kral over Jackson Carey (Fall 1:10) N-P wins: 106: Nic Brase over Kaleb Feld (Fall 2:59) 132: Kendrick Huck over Jace Hendrickson (Fall 19 secs) 138: Kaden Wilken over James Cash (Fall 1:31) 160: Eli Kalainoff over Parker Stearns … Continue reading N-P boys wrestling sweeps season opener