8 Area Wrestlers Return with Medals

NSAA WRESTLING STATE FINALS

  • Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
    Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
  • Wyatt Urkoski was the top finisher for any Polk County high school. The High Plains junior finished second at 160 pounds. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
    Wyatt Urkoski was the top finisher for any Polk County high school. The High Plains junior finished second at 160 pounds. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
  • Devin Nuttelman was Cross County/Osceola's only wrestler to advance to State and he finished fourth at Class C 106 pounds. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Devin Nuttelman was Cross County/Osceola's only wrestler to advance to State and he finished fourth at Class C 106 pounds. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Gage Friesen wrestled at 126 pounds for High Plains in Class D. He brought home a sixth place medal. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Gage Friesen wrestled at 126 pounds for High Plains in Class D. He brought home a sixth place medal. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Hudson Urkoski wrestled at 113 pounds for High Plains. He finished his season with a 41-17 record. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Hudson Urkoski wrestled at 113 pounds for High Plains. He finished his season with a 41-17 record. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Lance Russell finished his junior season wrestling at 132 pounds for High Plains at State. He finished the season 21-12. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Lance Russell finished his junior season wrestling at 132 pounds for High Plains at State. He finished the season 21-12. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Levi Russell finished as sixth place at 106 pounds for High Plains. Injuries limited his action at State. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Levi Russell finished as sixth place at 106 pounds for High Plains. Injuries limited his action at State. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Wyatt Urkoski finished second at 160 pounds for Class D. Look for the junior to return to Omaha next year. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Wyatt Urkoski finished second at 160 pounds for Class D. Look for the junior to return to Omaha next year. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Collin Vrbka wrestled at 220 pounds for Shelby-Rising City. The sophomore won two-thirds of his matches this year. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Collin Vrbka wrestled at 220 pounds for Shelby-Rising City. The sophomore won two-thirds of his matches this year. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Coy Vrbka brought home a fifth place medal for 182 pounds in Class D. He has three more years to get higher on the podium. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Coy Vrbka brought home a fifth place medal for 182 pounds in Class D. He has three more years to get higher on the podium. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Eli Fjell finished as fifth place at 195 pounds in Class D for Shelby-Rising City as a freshman. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Eli Fjell finished as fifth place at 195 pounds in Class D for Shelby-Rising City as a freshman. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Justin Knoll is Shelby-Rising City's first two-time medalist, finishing fourth at 160 pounds for Class D. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Justin Knoll is Shelby-Rising City's first two-time medalist, finishing fourth at 160 pounds for Class D. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Landon Sliva wrestled at 170 pounds for Shelby-Rising City. The junior looks to return to Omaha next season. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Landon Sliva wrestled at 170 pounds for Shelby-Rising City. The junior looks to return to Omaha next season. PCN photos by Travis Lane
  • Owen Krafka finished third at 106 pounds for Shelby-Rising City in Class D. Look for the freshman to return to Omaha. PCN photos by Travis Lane
    Owen Krafka finished third at 106 pounds for Shelby-Rising City in Class D. Look for the freshman to return to Omaha. PCN photos by Travis Lane

    OMAHA — Polk County was well-represented at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha. County schools sent 12 wrestlers and eight found themselves on the medal stand on Saturday.

     

    SRC:

    Justin Knoll (160 pounds) would first wrestle Varner of Hemingford and pinned him in 3:13. Next was Belina of Howells-Dodge. This was a close match, with Justin getting a takedown in the first and second periods, and …