Humboldt's pairings are set for the Class 2A District Wrestling Tournament to be held in Clear Lake on Saturday, Feb. 9. Action begins at 12 noon inside the Clear Lake High School gym.
Humboldt has eight individuals looking to advance to next week's individual state tournament in Des Moines Feb. 14-16. Wildcat seniors competing for state berths include Justin Jones at 285, Joey Busse at 145, Levi Naeve at 160 and Joel Osborn at 195. Juniors looking for a trip to state include Cresten Craven at 120, Cole Nelson at 106 and Levi Naeve at 160. Sophomores Colby Clarken at 126 and Jordan Jensen at 132 are also vying for a trip to Wells Fargo for the state meet.
FIRST ROUND PAIRINGS
106 pounds – Cole Nelson (37-11), junior, Humboldt, vs. Jakyb Kapp (33-11), freshman, Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Jacob Mielke (36-2), senior, Pocahontas Area, vs. Brock Moore (35-10), sophomore, Forest City.