Boys State Wrestling Results Saturday, February 22nd
Karson Wuebker of South Central Calhoun and Owen Klocke of Carroll High
Both area wrestlers finished in 5th place, going 1-1 on Saturday. Karson Wuekber fell down 7-0 in the 1st period against Ethan Humphrey of West Branch in their consolation semifinals. Wuebker rallied with a takedown in the 2nd period, then pulled within 7-6 with a late takedown in the 3rd period but he wasn’t able to score any more points and fell 7-6. Wuekber bounced back nicely in the 5th place match against Jaxson Page of Alta-Aurelia. Wuebker struck first getting in on a single leg and earning some back points to led 5-0. Wuebker chose bottom in the 2nd and wasn’t able to get free. Page went on top in the 3rd period and Wuebker was able to stave off all his attempts to earn points, giving up two stalling calls to earn the win 5-2. Wuebker finishes his outstanding freshman season at 53-5.
Owen Klocke finished off the gauntlet of tough matches in his consolation semifinals. Klocke defeated the 2nd and 3rd seeded wrestlers on Friday, advancing to Saturday. His consolation semifinal was against Tate Slagle of Algona, the 4th seed in the tournament. Klocke battled hard and nearly earned a come from behind win. He had a nifty escape to start the 3rd period. He nearly scored in the closing seconds as he got in with a shot and had Slagle led in the air. Slagle was able to flip and kept Klocke from getting him to the mat and scoring points. Klocke dropped a tough 2-1 decision. He was sharp again in the 5th place match against Kaden Wiele of West Liberty. Neither wrestled scored in the 1st period as they were feeling out what they wanted to do. Klocke started the 2nd period on top and did a nice jog riding him out but Wiele nearly escaped in the closing seconds, getting to his feet. Klocke got an ankle and kept him from scoring in the final seconds. Klocke chose bottom to start the 3rd and was able to get out and get on top. He locked in a chicken wing and rolled up Wiele to win by fall in 5:04 to finish his senior season 35-12.
South Central Calhoun Results
1A-106 Karson Wuebker (53-5) placed 5th and scored 15.5 team points.
- Cons. Semi – Ethan Humphrey (West Branch) 23-3 won by decision over Karson Wuebker (South Central Calhoun) 53-5 (Dec 7-6)
- 5th Place Match – Karson Wuebker (South Central Calhoun) 53-5 won by decision over Jaxson Page (Alta/Aurelia) 48-10 (Dec 5-2)
Carroll Results
2A-157 Owen Klocke (35-12) placed 5th and scored 19.0 team points.
- Cons. Semi – Tate Slagle (Algona) 33-4 won by decision over Owen Klocke (Carroll) 35-12 (Dec 2-1)
- 5th Place Match – Owen Klocke (Carroll) 35-12 won by fall over Kaden Wiele (West Liberty) 45-11 (Fall 5:04)
