Iola and Humboldt middle schoolers open season at Burlington

November 1, 2018 - 10:24 AM

The Humboldt Middle School wrestling team poses after the first meet in school history. Front, from left, Quentin Heisler, Brennen Nussen, Samuel Hull and Bryon Westbrook. Back row, head coach Kent Goodner, Malachi Atwell, Maddox Johnson, Garren Goodner, Trey Sommer and assistant coach John Johnson. Photo courtesy of Humboldt Athletics.

BURLINGTON Both the Humboldt and Iola middle school wrestling teams opened up their seasons at the 20th Annual Burlington Bobcat Invitational on Monday.

For Humboldt, the meet was the first in program history. Its been three years since the high school team was founded and their success and high turnout spurred the school board into adding a middle school team for this season.

The Cubs had three first-place finishes.

For Iola, the Ponies look to take advantage of their strong numbers this season.

Five Ponies placed first at Burlington.

Here are the results:

Humboldt

Robbie Robertson, 4th

Round 1 – Kyler Davis (Bluestem) won by fall (0:18).

Round 2 – Dakota Willcut (Central Heights) won by disqualification.

Round 3 – Bowen Wade (Jayhawk-Linn) won by fall (0:16).

Bradley Lowery, 3rd

Round 1 – Lowery won by major decision over Ethan Bartley (Burlington) (13-4).

Round 2 – Wyatt Lumbley (Cherryvale) won by decision (10-4).