One wrestler becomes a four-time champ, another is stopped at three

By THEO FRANZ, Star Tribune, 03/02/24, 11:15PM CST

Becker's Kaden Nicolas defeated Mound Westonka's Jack Nelson, but Jackson County Central's Nolan Ambrose knocked off No. 1 Gavin Johnson of Kenyon-Wanamingo.

Becker's Kaden Nicolas had lost to Jack Nelson in 2023. Jackson County Central's Nolan Ambrose defeated top-ranked Gavin Johnson of Kenyon-Wanamingo.

Totino-Grace senior 215-pounder Cy Kruse became the first wrestler in state history to record 50 or more pins in a season when he pinned Caleb Johnson of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton at 1:53 in the Class 2A championship match.

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One wrestler becomes a four-time champ, another is stopped at three

Becker's Kaden Nicolas defeated Mound Westonka's Jack Nelson, but Jackson County Central's Nolan Ambrose knocked off No. 1 Gavin Johnson of Kenyon-Wanamingo.

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The Metro Wrestler of the Year: 50 wins. No losses. Will that do?

Five gripping memories from the state championships

Heavyweight champion packs up title, heads to the Ivy League

The girl who beat the boys fires up the girls wrestling community

History made, remade: Northfield girl wins twice at boys state meet

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