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From the archives: Iowa's 33 four-time high school wrestling state champions

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Bob Steenlage of Britt was the first four-time state champion in Iowa, winning titles from 1959 through 1962.
Bob Steenlage of Britt was the first four-time state champion in Iowa, winning titles from 1959 through 1962.
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Jeff Kerber, Emmetsburg, 1976-79. Seventeen years passed before Kerber became the second four-timer, winning at 98, 112, 119 and 126 pounds. Kerber was the first four-timer to go undefeated for his career, posting a 126-0 record.
Jeff Kerber, Emmetsburg, 1976-79. Seventeen years passed before Kerber became the second four-timer, winning at 98, 112, 119 and 126 pounds. Kerber was the first four-timer to go undefeated for his career, posting a 126-0 record.
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Joe Gibbons became the fourth four-timer, but the first to win his four titles across two different schools. He won his first two at Waterloo Columbus, in 1978-79, then won his last two at Ames, in 1980-81.
Joe Gibbons became the fourth four-timer, but the first to win his four titles across two different schools. He won his first two at Waterloo Columbus, in 1978-79, then won his last two at Ames, in 1980-81.
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Jeff Kerber, who won four state titles for Emmetsburg from 1976 through 1979. He was the first to win all four at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and went on to become a three-time all-American at Iowa.
Jeff Kerber, who won four state titles for Emmetsburg from 1976 through 1979. He was the first to win all four at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and went on to become a three-time all-American at Iowa.
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Jeff Kerber is pictured with his son Justin before the 2004 state meet. Justin Kerber joined the Cornell University team.
Jeff Kerber is pictured with his son Justin before the 2004 state meet. Justin Kerber joined the Cornell University team.
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Scott Morningstar of Lisbon, top, became the third wrestler to win a fourth state title in 1980. In this 1979 photo from the state tournament, he is competing against Don Bosco of Gilbertville's Ed Fischels. Morningstar finished with a high school record of 115-1-1.
Scott Morningstar of Lisbon, top, became the third wrestler to win a fourth state title in 1980. In this 1979 photo from the state tournament, he is competing against Don Bosco of Gilbertville's Ed Fischels. Morningstar finished with a high school record of 115-1-1.
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Lisbon's Scott Morningstar is carried off the mat after claiming his fourth state wrestling championship in 1980. He won the 126-pound Class 1-A title with a 4-3 victory against Midland of Wyoming's Tim DeLark.
Lisbon's Scott Morningstar is carried off the mat after claiming his fourth state wrestling championship in 1980. He won the 126-pound Class 1-A title with a 4-3 victory against Midland of Wyoming's Tim DeLark.
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Scott Morningstar is pictured, left, with his son Ryan in this 2004 photo during a workout in the Lisbon wrestling room. In 2003, Ryan became the first son of a four-time champion to win a state title.
Scott Morningstar is pictured, left, with his son Ryan in this 2004 photo during a workout in the Lisbon wrestling room. In 2003, Ryan became the first son of a four-time champion to win a state title.
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From 1982: Mount Vernon's 132-pounder Greg Randall acknowledges the fans after he won his fourth straight state wrestling championship. Randall became the fifth prep in Iowa history to win four titles.
From 1982: Mount Vernon's 132-pounder Greg Randall acknowledges the fans after he won his fourth straight state wrestling championship. Randall became the fifth prep in Iowa history to win four titles.
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Mark Schwab of Osage became the sixth member of the four-time state champion club in 1985. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
Mark Schwab of Osage became the sixth member of the four-time state champion club in 1985.  Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
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Osage's Mark Schwab is pictured in this 1984 photo pinning Steve Hamilton of Emmetsburg in the quarterfinals of the state tournament. Schwab became the head coach at North Iowa Area Community College.
Osage's Mark Schwab is pictured in this 1984 photo pinning Steve Hamilton of Emmetsburg in the quarterfinals of the state tournament. Schwab became the head coach at North Iowa Area Community College.
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From 1987: Dan Knight of Clinton gets his hand raised after winning his first match of the 1987 state wrestling tournament against Mike Matheson of Davenport North. Knight went on to become the seventh Iowa prep to win four state championships.
From 1987: Dan Knight of Clinton gets his hand raised after winning his first match of the 1987 state wrestling tournament against Mike Matheson of Davenport North. Knight went on to become the seventh Iowa prep to win four state championships.
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Shane Light in 1990 became the second wrestler from Lisbon to win a fourth title, joining Scott Morningstar. Light was the eighth wrestler to win four titles, following Clinton's Dan Knight, who claimed No. 4 in 1987.
Shane Light in 1990 became the second wrestler from Lisbon to win a fourth title, joining Scott Morningstar. Light was the eighth wrestler to win four titles, following Clinton's Dan Knight, who claimed No. 4 in 1987.
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Jeff McGinness of Iowa City High, top, became the ninth wrestler to win a fourth state crown in 1993. He is pictured in this 1992 photo going against Joe Crum of Cedar Falls.
Jeff McGinness of Iowa City High, top, became the ninth wrestler to win a fourth state crown in 1993. He is pictured in this 1992 photo going against Joe Crum of Cedar Falls.
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Ogden's Jason Keenan, left, in 1995 became the 10th wrestler to win a fourth Iowa high school state title.
Ogden's Jason Keenan, left, in 1995 became the 10th wrestler to win a fourth Iowa high school state title.
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Maquoketa's Eric Juergens entered the 1996 state tournament trying to become the 11th member of the four-timer club. He held a part-time job at a store at the time.
Maquoketa's Eric Juergens entered the 1996 state tournament trying to become the 11th member of the four-timer club. He held a part-time job at a store at the time.
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Maquoketa's Eric Juergens, top, beat Davenport Assumptions Mike Corsiglia in the Class 2-A 125-pound final in 1996, capturing his fourth state crown.
Maquoketa's Eric Juergens, top, beat Davenport Assumptions Mike Corsiglia in the Class 2-A 125-pound final in 1996, capturing his fourth state crown.
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Maquoketa's Eric Juergens shares a moment with his coach, Jeff Tampir, after winning a fourth state championship in 1996. Juergens finished his career with a 144-0 record. He became the head coach at Augustana of Illinois.
Maquoketa's Eric Juergens shares a moment with his coach, Jeff Tampir, after winning a fourth state championship in 1996. Juergens finished his career with a 144-0 record. He became the head coach at Augustana of Illinois.
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Ogden's Jesse Sundell entered the 2001 state tournament with the goal of becoming the 12th wrestler to win a fourth state title in Iowa.
Ogden's Jesse Sundell entered the 2001 state tournament with the goal of becoming the 12th wrestler to win a fourth state title in Iowa.
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Chris Helgeson of Lake Mills, right, tried to deny Jesse Sundell of his fourth title in this 2001 championship match, but Sundell prevailed in the Class 1-A 119-pound final. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
Chris Helgeson of Lake Mills, right, tried to deny Jesse Sundell of his fourth title in this 2001 championship match, but Sundell prevailed in the Class 1-A 119-pound final. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
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Jesse Sundell, left, and Ogden coach Brian Reimers take a moment after Sundell claimed his fourth state title in 2001 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. He finished high school with a 134-1 record.
Jesse Sundell, left, and Ogden coach Brian Reimers take a moment after Sundell claimed his fourth state title in 2001 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. He finished high school with a 134-1 record.
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Don Bosco of Gilbertville's Mack Reiter entered the 2003 state tournament hoping to become the 13th wrestler to claim a fourth state title. His coach, at right, was Tom Kettman.
Don Bosco of Gilbertville's Mack Reiter entered the 2003 state tournament hoping to become the 13th wrestler to claim a fourth state title. His coach, at right, was Tom Kettman.
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Mack Reiter of Don Bosco, right, puts the squeeze on Gannon Hjerleid of Wapello in their Class 1-A 112 pound final in 2002. Reiter won his third state title.
Mack Reiter of Don Bosco, right, puts the squeeze on Gannon Hjerleid of Wapello in their Class 1-A 112 pound final in 2002. Reiter won his third state title.
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Mack Reiter of Don Bosco works on Niles Mercer of Van Buren of Keosauqua in their Class 1-A 125-pound semifinal in 2003. Reiter won, setting up the final step to win title No. 4.
Mack Reiter of Don Bosco works on Niles Mercer of Van Buren of Keosauqua in their Class 1-A 125-pound semifinal in 2003. Reiter won, setting up the final step to win title No. 4.
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Mack Reiter of Don Bosco won his fourth state championship in 2003. He finished high school with a 182-3 record and 134 pins. His brother Bart would go for his fourth title after.
Mack Reiter of Don Bosco won his fourth state championship in 2003. He finished high school with a 182-3 record and 134 pins. His brother Bart would go for his fourth title after.
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Hudson's C.J. Ettelson joined Mack Reiter as hoping to win a fourth title in the 2003 state tournament.
Hudson's C.J. Ettelson joined Mack Reiter as hoping to win a fourth title in the 2003 state tournament.
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C.J. Ettelson of Hudson, left, flips over Chad Hutchinson of Mediapolis during their Class 2-A 130-pound final at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in 2002. Ettelson won his third state title.
C.J. Ettelson of Hudson, left, flips over Chad Hutchinson of Mediapolis during their Class 2-A 130-pound final at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in 2002. Ettelson won his third state title.
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Hudson's C. J. Ettelson, left, defeated Joey Verschoor of Kingsley-Pierson in the Class 1-A 135-pound semifinals in 2003.
Hudson's C. J. Ettelson, left, defeated Joey Verschoor of Kingsley-Pierson in the Class 1-A 135-pound semifinals in 2003.
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UNI's C. J. Ettelson, right, hangs on during 141-pound match against Michigan's Kellen Russell in preliminary round in 2008. Ettelson won the match, 9-3. Michigan won the dual, 30-6.
UNI's C. J. Ettelson, right, hangs on during 141-pound match against Michigan's Kellen Russell in preliminary round in 2008. Ettelson won the match, 9-3. Michigan won the dual, 30-6.
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North Linn of Troy Mills' Daniel LeClere, top, beat Klint Kersten of Logan-Magnolia in the Class 1-A semifinals at 140-pounds in 2005, setting him up to become the 15th wrestler in Iowa high school history to win a fourth state title. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
North Linn of Troy Mills' Daniel LeClere, top, beat Klint Kersten of Logan-Magnolia in the Class 1-A semifinals at 140-pounds in 2005, setting him up to become the 15th wrestler in Iowa high school history to win a fourth state title. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
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North Linn's Daniel LeClere, top, beat Brett Rose of Woodbury Central of Moville and won his fourth state championship in 2005 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
North Linn's Daniel LeClere, top, beat Brett Rose of Woodbury Central of Moville and won his fourth state championship in 2005 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
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Daniel LeClere walked off the Veterans Memorial Auditorium floor as the 15th four-time state champion. Later in the night, Linn-Mar of Marion's Jay Borschel became No. 26.
Daniel LeClere walked off the Veterans Memorial Auditorium floor as the 15th four-time state champion. Later in the night, Linn-Mar of Marion's Jay Borschel became No. 26.
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Before you get No. 4, you need to get No. 1, and that is what Linn-Mar of Marion's Jay Borschel accomplished in 2002 as a freshman. He won the 103-pound in Class 3-A, defeating Joey Slaton of Cedar Rapids Kennedy at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
Before you get No. 4, you need to get No. 1, and that is what Linn-Mar of Marion's Jay Borschel accomplished in 2002 as a freshman. He won the 103-pound in Class 3-A, defeating Joey Slaton of Cedar Rapids Kennedy at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
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Jay Borschel, right, beat Iowa City High's Kyle Anson 6-1 in the 125-pound semifinals in 2003. The match featured two returning state champions. Borschel went on to win title No. 2.
Jay Borschel, right, beat Iowa City High's Kyle Anson 6-1 in the 125-pound semifinals in 2003. The match featured two returning state champions. Borschel went on to win title No. 2.
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Three years after winning a title at 103 pounds, Linn-Mar of Marion's Jay Borschel won the 171-pound crown in 2005 and became the 16th four-time champion. Daniel LeClere claimed his fourth championship earlier in the evening. Borschel's opponent was Austin Boehm of Urbandale.
Three years after winning a title at 103 pounds, Linn-Mar of Marion's Jay Borschel won the 171-pound crown in 2005 and became the 16th four-time champion. Daniel LeClere claimed his fourth championship earlier in the evening. Borschel's opponent was Austin Boehm of Urbandale.
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Iowa's Jay Borschel has his arm raised after defeating Nebraska's Brandon Browne in their 174-pound wrestleback match in the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships in 2008. Borschel won to place third in the tournament.
Iowa's Jay Borschel has his arm raised after defeating Nebraska's Brandon Browne in their 174-pound wrestleback match in the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships in 2008. Borschel won to place third in the tournament.
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Centerville's T.J. Sebolt, top, won his first state title as a freshman in 2003. He is pictured wrestling against Benton of Van Horne's Matt Ludwick in a Class 2-A 103-pound match at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
Centerville's T.J. Sebolt, top, won his first state title as a freshman in 2003. He is pictured wrestling against Benton of Van Horne's Matt Ludwick in a Class 2-A 103-pound match at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
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Centerville's T.J. Sebolt, right, earned title No. 2 in 2004. In this photo, he is going against West Liberty's John Odeen in the semifinals.
Centerville's T.J. Sebolt, right, earned title No. 2 in 2004. In this photo, he is going against West Liberty's John Odeen in the semifinals.
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T.J. Sebolt of Centerville in 2006 became the first wrestler to win his fourth state title at Wells Fargo Arena.
T.J. Sebolt of Centerville in 2006 became the first wrestler to win his fourth state title at Wells Fargo Arena.
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T.J. Sebolt celebrates with Centerville coach Kevin Cochran after winning a fourth individual title in 2006. Sebolt finished high school with a 207-1 record, 137 pins and a 192-match winning streak to 192. He became an assistant coach at North Iowa Area Community College for fellow four-timer Mark Schwab. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
T.J. Sebolt celebrates with Centerville coach Kevin Cochran after winning a fourth individual title in 2006. Sebolt finished high school with a 207-1 record, 137 pins and a 192-match winning streak to 192. He became an assistant coach at North Iowa Area Community College for fellow four-timer Mark Schwab. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
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Bart Reiter (SR) of Don Bosco Gilbertville beats Bryce Dietz (SR) of Riverside Oakland at the 135-pound semifinals Class 1A state wrestling at Wells Fargo Arena in 2009. Reiter became the eighteenth four-time state champion.
Bart Reiter (SR) of Don Bosco Gilbertville beats Bryce Dietz (SR) of Riverside Oakland at the 135-pound semifinals Class 1A state wrestling at Wells Fargo Arena in 2009. Reiter became the eighteenth four-time state champion.
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Bart Reiterof Don Bosco (Gilbertville) celebrates his fourth state title championship over Cameron Wagner of Belle Plaine in the Class 1-A 135-pound wrestling finals in 2009.
Bart Reiterof Don Bosco (Gilbertville) celebrates his fourth state title championship over Cameron Wagner of Belle Plaine in the Class 1-A 135-pound wrestling finals in 2009.
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Bart Reiterof Don Bosco (Gilbertville) celebrates his fourth state title championship over Cameron Wagner of Belle Plaine in the Class 1-A 135-pound wrestling finals in 2009.
Bart Reiterof Don Bosco (Gilbertville) celebrates his fourth state title championship over Cameron Wagner of Belle Plaine in the Class 1-A 135-pound wrestling finals in 2009.
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Bart Reiter (left) and his brother Mack Reiter (right) became the first brothers to both be state champions.
Bart Reiter (left) and his brother Mack Reiter (right) became the first brothers to both be state champions.
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Iowa City West's Nick Moore beats Indianola's Spencer BeLieu for his fourth state title during the 160-pound Class 3A championship match at Wells Fargo Arena in 2010.
Iowa City West's Nick Moore beats Indianola's Spencer BeLieu for his fourth state title during the 160-pound Class 3A championship match at Wells Fargo Arena in 2010.
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Iowa City West's Nick Moore jumps into the arms of coach Mark Reiland after defeating Indianola's Spencer BeLieu during the 160-pound Class 3A championship match at the state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. It was the fourth consecutive state title for Moore.
Iowa City West's Nick Moore jumps into the arms of coach Mark Reiland after defeating Indianola's Spencer BeLieu during the 160-pound Class 3A championship match at the state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. It was the fourth consecutive state title for Moore.
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West High senior wrestler and four-time state champion Nick Moore, center, poses with previous four-time state champions, from left, Dan Knight, Shane Light, Mark Schwab and Scott Morningstar as Moore is honored for being only the 19th wrestler to reach that accomplishment before the championship round at the Iowa state duals Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.
West High senior wrestler and four-time state champion Nick Moore, center, poses with previous four-time state champions, from left, Dan Knight, Shane Light, Mark Schwab and Scott Morningstar as Moore is honored for being only the 19th wrestler to reach that accomplishment before the championship round at the Iowa state duals Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.
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John Meeks becomes the twentieth wrestler to win a fourth state title after his 138-pound match against Connor Ryan of Bettendorf .
John Meeks becomes the twentieth wrestler to win a fourth state title after his 138-pound match against Connor Ryan of Bettendorf .
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John Meeks receives his fourth state championship medal after his 138-pound match against Connor Ryan of Bettendorf.
John Meeks receives his fourth state championship medal after his 138-pound match against Connor Ryan of Bettendorf.
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John Meeks celebrates becoming the twentieth wrestler to win a fourth state title after his 138-pound match against Connor Ryan of Bettendorf. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
John Meeks celebrates becoming the twentieth wrestler to win a fourth state title after his 138-pound match against Connor Ryan of Bettendorf. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
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John Meeks won his fourth state title after beating Connor Ryan of Bettendorf in their 138-pound match at the Wells Fargo Arena..
John Meeks won his fourth state title after beating Connor Ryan of Bettendorf in their 138-pound match at the Wells Fargo Arena..
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Cory Clark of Southeast Polk becomes a four-time state champion at Wells Fargo Arena in 2012. He is the twenty first wrestler to achieve a fourth state title.
Cory Clark of Southeast Polk becomes a four-time state champion at Wells Fargo Arena in 2012. He is the twenty first wrestler to achieve a fourth state title.
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Cory Clark of Southeast Polk becomes a four-time state champion at Wells Fargo Arena in 2012. He is the twenty first wrestler to achieve a fourth state title.
Cory Clark of Southeast Polk becomes a four-time state champion at Wells Fargo Arena in 2012. He is the twenty first wrestler to achieve a fourth state title.
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Cory Clark of Southeast Polk becomes a four-time state champion at Wells Fargo Arena in 2012. He is pictured with coach Jason Christenson.
Cory Clark of Southeast Polk becomes a four-time state champion at Wells Fargo Arena in 2012. He is pictured with coach Jason Christenson.
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Southeast Polk senior Cory Clark, top, beat Waverly-Shell Rock's Eric DeVos 6-2 for the 126-pound championship on Feb. 18, 2012 at Wells Fargo Arena.
Southeast Polk senior Cory Clark, top, beat Waverly-Shell Rock's Eric DeVos 6-2 for the 126-pound championship on Feb. 18, 2012 at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Creston's Jake Marlin, bottom, rolls Charles City's Tyler Mitchell, top, during the Class 2A 135lbs semifinal at the Wells Fargo Arena.
Creston's Jake Marlin, bottom, rolls Charles City's Tyler Mitchell, top, during the Class 2A 135lbs semifinal at the Wells Fargo Arena.
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Jake Marlin of Creston/Orient-Macksburg beats Logan Thomsen of Union-La Porte City in the Class 2A state championship match to become at the Wells Fargo Arena in 2012.
Jake Marlin of Creston/Orient-Macksburg beats Logan Thomsen of Union-La Porte City in the Class 2A state championship match to become at the Wells Fargo Arena in 2012.
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Jake Marlin of Creston/Orient-Macksburg beat Jake Keller of Columbus, Columbus Junction in the class 2A state championship match in 2010 for his first of four state titles.
Jake Marlin of Creston/Orient-Macksburg beat Jake Keller of Columbus, Columbus Junction in the class 2A state championship match in 2010 for his first of four state titles.
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Jake Marlin of Creston-OM celebrates his fourth state title after defeating Adam Staudt of Charles City in the 138-pound final at the Iowa state wrestling tournament in 2013.
Jake Marlin of Creston-OM celebrates his fourth state title after defeating Adam Staudt of Charles City in the 138-pound final at the Iowa state wrestling tournament in 2013.
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Denver-Tripoli's Brandon Sorensen battles Spirit Lake Park's Dylan Bryce in the 130-pound weight class during the second round of class 2A State Wrestling at Wells Fargo Arena. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
Denver-Tripoli's Brandon Sorensen battles Spirit Lake Park's Dylan Bryce in the 130-pound weight class during the second round of class 2A State Wrestling at Wells Fargo Arena. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
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Brandon Sorensen of Denver-Tripoli beats Topher Carton of Davenport Assumption in the Class 2A state championship match.
Brandon Sorensen of Denver-Tripoli beats Topher Carton of Davenport Assumption in the Class 2A state championship match.
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Brandon Sorensen of Denver - Tripoli, left facing camera, beat Jacob England of Winterset, right, in their 130-pound match in Class 2A action for his second state title at the state wrestling tournament in 2011.
Brandon Sorensen of Denver - Tripoli, left facing camera, beat Jacob England of Winterset, right, in their 130-pound match in Class 2A action for his second state title at the state wrestling tournament in 2011.
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Brandon Sorensen of Denver-Tripoli celebrates his fourth state title after beating Zach Muller of West Delaware in the 145-pound final at the Iowa state wrestling tournament in 2013 at Wells Fargo Arena.
Brandon Sorensen of Denver-Tripoli celebrates his fourth state title after beating Zach Muller of West Delaware in the 145-pound final at the Iowa state wrestling tournament in 2013 at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Max Thomsen celebrates after winning his first state title at 113 pounds in Class 2-A at the Iowa state wrestling tournament on Feb. 18, 2012.
Max Thomsen celebrates after winning his first state title at 113 pounds in Class 2-A at the Iowa state wrestling tournament on Feb. 18, 2012.
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Max Thomsen of Union (La-Porte City) celebrates after beating Kyle White of Central Springs in the 126-pound final at the Iowa state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.
Max Thomsen of Union (La-Porte City) celebrates after beating Kyle White of Central Springs in the 126-pound final at the Iowa state wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.
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Union of LaPorte City's Max Thomsen holds up three fingers, signaling his t third state championship, after a win over Clear Lake's Andres Gonzalez in their 138-pound match during their 2-A state title wrestling match on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.
Union of LaPorte City's Max Thomsen holds up three fingers, signaling his t third state championship, after a win over Clear Lake's Andres Gonzalez in their 138-pound match during their 2-A state title wrestling match on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.
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Union senior Max Thomsen celebrates his fourth Iowa state wrestling championship after beating Bondurant-Farrar senior Caleb Coleman at 145 pounds in Class 2-A on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at the Iowa state wrestling tournament.
Union senior Max Thomsen celebrates his fourth Iowa state wrestling championship after beating Bondurant-Farrar senior Caleb Coleman at 145 pounds in Class 2-A on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at the Iowa state wrestling tournament.
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Lisbon's Carter Happel celebrates his win in the 145 title match Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 during the Class 1A state wrestling tournament finals in Des Moines.
Lisbon's Carter Happel celebrates his win in the 145 title match Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 during the Class 1A state wrestling tournament finals in Des Moines.
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Lisbon's Carter Happel celebrates his win in the 145 title match Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 during the Class 1A state wrestling tournament finals in Des Moines.
Lisbon's Carter Happel celebrates his win in the 145 title match Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 during the Class 1A state wrestling tournament finals in Des Moines.
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Fort Dodge's Brody Teske celebrates after beating Kaleb Olejniczak of Perry during their class 3A 126 pound championship match at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Des Moines. This was Teske's his fourth state title. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
Fort Dodge's Brody Teske celebrates after beating Kaleb Olejniczak of Perry during their class 3A 126 pound championship match at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Des Moines. This was Teske's his fourth state title. Click to read about all 33 four-time state champion Iowa high school boys wrestlers.
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Lisbon senior Cael Happel reacts after pinning Underwood senior Logan James in their match at 138 pounds during the 2020 Iowa high school state wrestling tournament finals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The win made Happel a 4-time state champion.
Lisbon senior Cael Happel reacts after pinning Underwood senior Logan James in their match at 138 pounds during the 2020 Iowa high school state wrestling tournament finals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The win made Happel a 4-time state champion.
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Lisbon senior Cael Happel reacts after pinning Underwood senior Logan James in their match at 138 pounds during the 2020 Iowa high school state wrestling tournament finals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The win made Happel a 4-time state champion.
Lisbon senior Cael Happel reacts after pinning Underwood senior Logan James in their match at 138 pounds during the 2020 Iowa high school state wrestling tournament finals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The win made Happel a 4-time state champion.
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Alex Thomsen of Underwood wins the state championship at 126 pounds against Cobe Siebrecht of Lisbon Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
Alex Thomsen of Underwood wins the state championship at 126 pounds against Cobe Siebrecht of Lisbon Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.
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Centerville's Matthew Lewis wins the Class 2A 145 Iowa High School State Wrestling Championship on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines. A 3-2 victory over Osage's Nick Fox cemented Lewis as the 29th four-time state wrestling champion in Iowa.
Centerville's Matthew Lewis wins the Class 2A 145 Iowa High School State Wrestling Championship on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines. A 3-2 victory over Osage's Nick Fox cemented Lewis as the 29th four-time state wrestling champion in Iowa.
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Centerville's Matthew Lewis and Osage's Nick Fox wrestle for the Class 2A 145 Iowa High School State Wrestling Championship on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines.
Centerville's Matthew Lewis and Osage's Nick Fox wrestle for the Class 2A 145 Iowa High School State Wrestling Championship on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines.
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New London's Marcel Lopez defeats Riverside-Oakland's Jace Rose in the Class 1A 126 pound state wrestling championship match Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
New London's Marcel Lopez defeats Riverside-Oakland's Jace Rose in the Class 1A 126 pound state wrestling championship match Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. 
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Carter Fousek, Crestwood-Cresco, becomes a four-time state wrestling champion by defeating Logan Arp, South Tama County, in the Class 2A 138 state wrestling championship match, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Carter Fousek, Crestwood-Cresco, becomes a four-time state wrestling champion by defeating Logan Arp, South Tama County, in the Class 2A 138 state wrestling championship match, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Ben Kueter, Iowa City, City High, wins the Class 3A 220-pound state wrestling championship, on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines.
Ben Kueter, Iowa City, City High, wins the Class 3A 220-pound state wrestling championship, on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Wells Fargo Arena, in Des Moines.
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