Humboldt wrestlers top Red Oak, fall to Atlantic in regional dual


Humboldt's Cresten Craven pins his opponent en route to winning the 120-pound title in the Class 2A sectional wrestling tournament in Humboldt on Saturday, Feb. 4. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt High School wrestling team ended its dual season Tuesday night (Feb. 7) in a Class 2A regional dual in Atlantic. Humboldt defeated Red Oak, 34-30 in the opening semifinal round, but came up short against No. 3 ranked Atlantic, 47-25. Atlantic advances to the state dual team tournament in Des Moines Feb. 15. The Wildcats will now focus on the Class 2A district tournament in Webster City on Saturday, Feb. 11 with seven wrestlers seeking a spot in the individual state tournament next week in Des Moines. Humboldt finishes 23-9 overall in duals.

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