Top Iowa high school wrestlers are making a mark on the national stage, with several athletes ranking in the Top 30 at their respective weights in the latest National High School Wrestling Rankings from High School Sports on SI. Don Bosco sophomore Hayden Schwab is ranked second at 106 pounds, while Carson Castillo of Ames holds the No. 2 spot at 120 pounds. Fort Dodge junior Dreshaun Ross is currently ranked second at 215 pounds, despite being sidelined with an injury and expected to return to action in early 2025.
Schwab, the son of University of Northern Iowa head coach Doug Schwab, is making waves on the mat, while Castillo migrated to Iowa from Arizona after committing to Iowa State University. Other notable Iowa wrestlers in the Top 30 include Carter Pearson of Southeast Polk and Kyler Knaack from Don Bosco, both ranking in the Top 10. Pearson’s teammates Eddie Woody, Nico DeSalvo, Maximus Riggins, and Cooper Martinson also join him in the rankings.
Bettendorf is also represented on the national stage, with four wrestlers either ranked or listed among the honorable mentions. Jake Knight, Timothy Koester, Lincoln Jipp, and Brayden Koester are all making a name for themselves in the high school wrestling scene. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on these talented Iowa wrestlers as they continue to compete at the highest level.
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