A pair of KCII wrestling teams traveled to Mediapolis on Saturday for the Class 1A Sectional 16 meet and four individuals had a top two finish to keep their season alive.
Highland will have three representatives at districts next week in Bryce Thompson, Carlos Valenzuela, and Easton Schlabaugh. Thompson was in a pinning mood at 113 lbs with a pair of falls that totaled 6:23 and Valenzuela also placed first at 126 lbs with an 8-7 decision and a pin in 1:26. Schlabaugh lost by pin, but also had a fall in 1:42 to claim second at 106 lbs. WACO had one grappler advance in Landan Provino. The 285 pounder had a methodical 6-2 decision victory and a fall in 2:08 to nab first.