Zarren EgesdalFebruary 10, 2021Last Updated: February 10, 2021 KIOW File Photo
Lake Mills and West Hancock are both off to state duals. Lake Mills, a familiar face – West Hancock, a newcomer.
Lake Mills was a favorite coming into the wrestling season to return to Wells Fargo Arena. The Bulldogs returned a senior-dominated lineup led by returning state place winners, Jack Ramaker, Casey Hanson, and Elijah Wagner. Junior Brady Hanson also reached the traditional state tournament last season.
The Bulldogs – currently ranked fourth in Class 1A as a dual team – earned a first-round bye last night and were set to wrestle either Hudson or Central Springs. Central Springs beat Hudson setting up the regional championship matchup between the two Top of Iowa Conference teams.
The Lake Mills Bulldogs wrestling team moved to 25-0 last night in Estherville, and that wasn't even the most impressive thing that happened. For the third time this season, and the seventh in school history, a Bulldog wrestler reached 150 career wins.
Jack Ramaker joined classmates, Casey Hanson
This week's MBT and KIOW Prep of the Week is a senior at Lake Mills High School. Elijah Wagner has been dominant for the Bulldogs' wrestling program this season, which continued last week. Wagner - rated second in Class 1A at 182 - went 6-0 with three pins in a total of 181 seconds. He also picked u