Wildcat wrestlers win title at Central Decatur
Humboldt freshman Broedy Hendricks (top) is unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the state. He is shown here winning the 175-pound class at the Joe Fitch Invitational in Humboldt on Dec. 1. He also won the title at Central Decatur on Dec. 8. Independent photo.
The Humboldt boys' wrestling team crowned three champions and won the team title of the Dan Christensen Invitational tournament on Friday, Dec. 8, hosted by Central Decatur (Leon).
The Wildcats totaled 212 team points to edge runner-up Winterset, which had 209.5. Panorama was third with 162 and Albia fourth at 160.5. A total of 16 schools were on hand for the tournament.
Humboldt's individual champions include Broedy Hendricks at 175, Gaige Allen at 190 and Cyler Cirks at 132. Taking second was Tyce Clarken at 126 pounds. Placing third was Jaxson Kirchhoff at 144 pounds. Trey Al-Hameed was fourth at 165, as was Owen Mayall at 120. Sam Knight was fifth at 106, along with Aden Prenger at 113. Sixth-place went to Ethan Kunert at 215, Jonny Hayden at 126, Zayn Feaster at 150 and Cael Donahe at 175. Brady Beers was seventh at 138.
Humboldt will resume action at home on Thursday, Dec. 14, against Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Fort Dodge St. Edmond.
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