Humboldt wrestlers hold off Clear Lake, 38-29
Humboldt's Cole Nelson (top) dominates his opponent from Hampton for an eventual pin in a Wildcat dual victory in mid-December. Independent photo by Phil Monson.
The ninth ranked Humboldt wrestling team held off No. 14 Clear Lake, 38-29 in a key North Central Conference dual inside the Humboldt gym on Thursday, Jan. 3. The victory moved Humboldt's record to 15-1 overall, 4-1 and second in the NCC dual standings.
Clear Lake slipped to 3-2 in the NCC. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows is first at 5-1.
The Wildcats got victories from Joey Busse at 145 (TF), Braxden Scott at 182 (pin), Joel Osborn at 195 (12-10), Justin Jones at 285 (pin, 0:18), Dylan Vaudt at 106 (pin), Cresten Craven at 120 (7-4), Colby Clarken at 126 (4-1) and Timmy Larson at 138 (pin).
Humboldt will compete in the Atlantic tournament on Saturday, Jan. 5.
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CLASS 2A Dual Team Rankings
As of Dec. 20, 2018
1. West Delaware 8-1
2. Solon 8-1
3. New Hampton/Turkey Valley 9-3
4. Davenport Assumption 9-3
5. Union, LaPorte City 11-3
6. Prairie City, Monroe 11-5
7. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 7-3
8. Osage 12-3
9. Humboldt 14-1
10. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 7-1
11. Williamsburg 11-3
12. Crestwood, Cresco 8-4
13. Carlisle 11-2
14. Clear Lake 9-5
15. West Liberty 12-2
16. Atlantic-CAM 10-0
