Nelson gains another win in consolation round
Humboldt's Cole Nelson looks up at the official during his opening round match in the state wrestling tournament in Des Moines on Feb. 20. Nelson went on to place third at 106 pounds in Class 2A. Independent photo.
Humboldt senior wrestler Cole Nelson gained another win in the consolation round at 106 pounds in the state tournament in Des Moines Friday night.
Nelson downed Chase Fiser of Bondurant-Farrar, 5-1, assuring himself of a 3-6 placing.
Nelson edged in quarterfinals
Humboldt High senior Cole Nelson and Webster City's Camron Phetxoumphone (40-0) have engaged in some spirited wrestling matches the last two seasons and today's quarterfinal round bout was no different at 106 pounds in the Class 2A state wrestling tournament in Des Moines. Phetxoumphone, ranked No. 1 and top-seed in the tournament, held off Nelson, 4-0, to advance into the semifinals.
Nelson bounced back by winning 10-0 in his consolation wrestle back round match with Easton O'Brien (freshman, 40-16) of Atlantic.
Nelson won his opening round match in the state wrestling tournament on Thursday (Feb. 20) with an impressive second period fall over Nathaniel Bigalk of Crestwood in 3:04 at 106 pounds.
See full story in the Humboldt Independent.
