Mount Vernon sent three wrestlers to class 2A State Wrestling in Des Moines Feb. 15-17. Two made it to the podium: junior Paul Ryan (170) placed fourth, and junior Ryan Clark (113) placed fifth. Photos by Kendra Streicher and Preston Shultz.
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Paul Ryan wrestles opponent Kyle Owens of Shenandoah in the first round of the state tournament. Ryan beat Owens by major decision, with a score of 17-3. Photo by Kendra Streicher.In his first match of the state tournament, Ryan attempts to pin his opponent. Photo by Kendra Streicher.Ryan Clark, at 113 pounds, works on cradling his West Delaware opponent, Evan Woods, winning by a score of 14-1. Photo by Kendra Streicher.Ryan Clark celebrates with coaches Vance Light and Aaron Truitt after winning a match at the state tournament. Photo by Preston Shultz.
Junior Ryan Clark gets excited after winning a match. Clark finished in 5th place in the 2018 State Tournament. Photo by Preston Shultz.Cameron Woodley works on getting an escape point against his opponent, Reldon Miller from Gilbert. Woodley fell in the first round with a score of 12-1. Photo by Kendra Streicher
