K.J. Pilcher

NWCA Rankings: Iowa State, Iowa hold top-four spots Iowa State is third, Iowa sits in fourth and University of Northern Iowa is No. 17 in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA Division I dual rankings released Tuesday.

National Wrestling Coaches Association dual rankings: Iowa State, Iowa hold top-4 spots as conference slates start

Nelson Brands enjoys new role as Iowa City Regina boys wrestling coach Nelson Brands wasn't sure when he was bit by the coaching bug but said he has enjoyed his first season as head coach at Iowa City Regina.

The view from the corner is a bit different than from the center of the mat that he was used to but Nelson Brands has enjoyed his new role as Iowa City Regina boys wrestling head coach. www.thegazette.com/wrestling/ne...

The Gazette's 3rd set of area high school boys wrestling rankings Here is The Gazette's third installment of area high school boys wrestling individual rankings for the 2025-26 season.

Something to discuss during your holiday gatherings. The third installment of Gazette-area all-class individual rankings. www.thegazette.com/wrestling/th...

IHSAA release first installment of state dual rankings The Iowa High School Athletic Association released its first installment of the state dual rankings Tuesday. Southeast Polk (3A), Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (2A) and Don Bosco (1A) are ranked No. 1. Solon...

Boys wrestling notes: IHSAA released its first edition of state dual team rankings (the final set in January will determine the postseason dual field); Solon duo wins at Fort Madison; C.R. Jefferson's Igram earns gold at Saber Invite. www.thegazette.com/wrestling/io...

Carey wins first Mustang individual title at Cliff Keen Independence Invitational Independence crowned three champions, receiving titles from Braylen Bieber and Carter Eddy to along with Carey's 126-pound championship and the Mustangs finished third in the team race with 307 points...

Strange to think that Independence hadn't had a champion at its home tournament since it became a 2-day event in 2016. Freshman Adam Carey changed that Saturday & was joined by teammates Braylen Bieber, Carter Eddy as champs at the Cliff Keen Indee Invite. www.thegazette.com/wrestling/ca...

Iowa State's Jacksonville Moment It's not like Iowa State has ever lost a talented, young coach to Penn State before, right?

Matt Campbell to Penn State feels a lot like Kirk Ferentz to Jacksonville circa January 2003.

Iowa was 8-3-1 against the spread this season. www.teamrankings.com/ncf/trends/a...

Starmont's Keaton Moeller returns from knee injury, ready for senior wrestling season Starmont's Keaton Moeller won the Class 1A 150-pound state title in 2024, but a torn ACL sidelined him last season. He has recovered and is ready for his senior campaign.

Starmont state champion Keaton Moeller might be the most mature, inspirational and faithful high school athlete I've talked to over the years. A knee injury prevented him from defending a state title last year. He's back and ready for his senior campaign. www.thegazette.com/wrestling/st...

2025-26 boys' wrestling: Wrestlers and teams to watch Here is a list of 20 wrestlers and seven teams to keep an eye on for the 2025-26 boys' wrestling season.

Our Gazette-area boys' wrestlers and teams to watch for the 2025-26 season. www.thegazette.com/wrestling/20...

ICYMI: Iowa State beat Iowa, 20-14, in men's wrestling dual Sunday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

It could be electric inside Hilton Coliseum tomorrow.

ICYMI

5 Iowa small college football storylines: Coe returns to Bethel for playoff game Coe advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs for the first time since 2016 and return to Bethel for the second straight year. Wartburg opened with a bye and hosts Wheaton. Drake gets rematch with South Dakota in the FCS playoffs and more. Here are five small college football storylines.

5 Iowa college football storylines: Coe faces Bethel in playoffs for 2nd straight year

UNI heavyweight Wyatt Voelker hopes bigger leads to better University of Northern Iowa's Wyatt Voelker has made the jump from Big 12 Conference champion and NCAA qualifier at 197 pounds last season to starting heavyweight this season.

Will bigger lead to better for UNI's Wyatt Voelker? Well, the move to heavyweight is off to a strong start. @UNI_wrestling @wyattvoelker www.thegazette.com/panther-wres...

Complete results from the Cy-Hawk Series wrestling duals Iowa and Iowa State are set to meet for the 89th time Sunday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Here is a crude list of results from the first meeting during the 1911-12 season.

Here is a basic and crude list of the Iowa-Iowa State Cy-Hawk Series Duals over the years. Officially, Iowa leads the series, 70-16-2, and has won two others deemed exhibitions. Here are year-by-year results and some other noteworthy items at the bottom. www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-wres...

Wrestling Weekend that Was: Iowa men's wrestling's Gabe Arnold makes most of his opportunity; UNI handles NDSU in home opener; Iowa women's wrestling crowned 3 champs at Missouri Valley Open; Coe wins 5 titles, boast 8 finalists, at home tournament; Prairie wins Indee girls' tournament.

Massoma Endene's long road leads to Iowa A journey he started as more of a passenger along for the ride, following his best friend to Iowa Lakes Community College. But, when he earned All-American honors his freshman season, he took the wheel, altered course and has been driven to be the best.

Massoma Endene’s long road leads to Iowa men’s wrestling lineup

My first football interview was with a hitchhiking receiver. Now my ride here ends. The journey really does matter more than the destination, and the people are more important than the scoreboard.

Hlas column: The journey really does matter more than the destination, and the people are more important than the scoreboard. A personal story as the final football game I cover at Kinnick Stadium for the Gazette nears. www.thegazette.com/sports/my-fi...

National Duals Invitational attendance numbers The National Duals Invitational drew more than 23,000 fans four the four-session, two-day event at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

Attendance figures from the National Duals Invitational. www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-wres...

Cedar Rapids Xavier's offense has thrived behind its line play Cedar Rapids Xavier's offense is one of the best in class 4A, boasting the top passer in the class and a 1,000-yard rusher. An undersized but effective offensive line has helped lead the way to the st...

Cedar Rapids Xavier @XavierSaints has some outstanding skill players. They are thriving behind effective, smart and tight-knit offensive linemen who play bigger than their frames.
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Tate Wallace serves as versatile force for Iowa City Regina football Iowa City Regina linebacker and tight end Tate Wallace has become a major contributor in offense, defense and special teams. His effort has also garnered attention as an NCAA Division I recruit.

Iowa City Regina's Tate Wallace has done a little of everything on the field. The NCAA Division I prospect blends a mix of speed and strength to be a key contributor to the Regals' success in all phases of the game. www.thegazette.com/football/tat...

L.E.G.I.T. philosophy propels Solon to Class 3A state semifinalist Second-ranked Solon identified core values of love, effort, growth, integrity and trust during the offense. The theme has propelled that Spartans to an 11-0 record and the Class 3A state football semi...

Solon football propelled by L.E.G.I.T. approach. The Spartans return to the Class 3A semifinals Saturday against Nevada. www.thegazette.com/football/sol...

Iowa, UNI set to compete in inaugural National Duals Invitational Iowa and University of Northern Iowa are part of the 16-team field of the National Duals Invitational. The two-day dual tournament could produce more exposure and fanfare for dual competition.

Is college wrestling on the verge of a new era with a sustainable dual championship event that could help grow popularity and exposure beyond the sports hardcore fans? We'll see with the start of the National Duals Invitational this weekend.
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Iowa Wrestling Weekend That Was: Austin DeSanto win Farrell International University of Iowa, Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa were represented in the Bill Farrell Open. Iowa women crowned 5 at Waldorf. Hawkeyes land notable recruits and travel woes prevent UNI fr...

The Wrestling Weekend That Was has returned. Austin DeSanto won the Bill Farrell International; Marcus Coleman also won a title; Iowa women crowned 5 champs at Waldorf. Luther's McDonough went 4-0 with four technical falls to earn A-R-C honors. UNI has travel woes. www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-wres...

ICYMI: Feature on Drake Ayala from Iowa men's wrestling media day.

Photos: Iowa Men's Wrestling Media Day - (10/29/25) See photos from Iowa Wrestling Media Day in Iowa City.

Photos: Iowa Men’s Wrestling Media Day - (10/29/25)

Video: Tom Brands press conference during Iowa Wrestling Media Day - 10/29/25 Video of the Tom Brands press conference during Iowa Hawkeyes Men's Wrestling Media Day Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Video: Tom Brands press conference during Iowa Wrestling Media Day - 10/29/25

Stranger Things Season 5 trailer was cool. Can't wait.

Asking for followers to submit some high school football questions. We've had some real good ones. Time for you to contribute a query to our #Gazette4Downs feature and test the knowledge of @jtlinder @jeje66 and @ScottUnash. Together they have 1,770 years of experience. #iahsfb

Iowa men's wrestling release non-conference schedule The Hawkeyes open the season at home against Bellarmine and hit the road for rivalry duals against Iowa State and Oklahoma State.

Iowa released its non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 men's wrestling season. The complete slate, including home dates against Bellarmine and Pitt and hitting the road for rivalry duals at Iowa State and Oklahoma State. www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-wres...