Justin Jones 7th in state wrestling!
Humboldt senior heavyweight Justin Jones (top) is shown here dominating his opponent in the first round of the Class 2A state wrestling tournament in Des Moines on Feb. 14. Jones went on to place seventh to earn a medal. Photo by Phil Monson.
Humboldt senior 285-pounder Justin Jones capped an outstanding season by placing seventh in the Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 16. Jones pinned Cole Cremeens of Williamsburg in 1:29 in the consolation finals to end his career. Jones went 42-5 this past season.
Jones had guaranteed himself of a medal by winning his consolation round match on Friday afternoon. Jones defeated Crestwood's Stone Peckham, 7-0.
Jones came up short of his bid for a semifinal round berth earlier on Friday as he was edged by Koby Clayborne of Sioux City Heelan, 3-2 in the quarterfinal round of the state wrestling tournament.
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