These are simply one person’s opinion and it’s just that-an opinion. Below are the wrestling rankings for Class 1A and Class 2A.
Class 2A Wrestling Rankings
106 Pounds
- Anderson Osgood, Solon, soph.
- Thayer Hagstrom, C.R. Kennedy, fr.
- Jackson McGonegle, Center Point-Urbana, jr.
- Cole Kasparek, Clear Creek Amana, soph.
113 Pounds
- Jackson Parmater, Vinton-Shellsburg, soph.
- Diego Robeertty, Iowa City West, fr.
- Carver Hinz, Jesup, soph.
- Riker DeWitt, Williamsburg, soph.
120 Pounds
- Coy Mehlert, Union Community, jr.
- Chase Watkinson, C.R. Prairie, jr.
- Atlee Dewitt, Alburnett, sr.
- Deshawn Parrow, Jesup, soph.
126 Pounds
- Alexander Pierce, Iowa City West, sr.
- Ayden Bergman, Jesup, sr.
- Adam Carey, Independence, fr.
- Cade Happel, Lisbon, jr.
132 Pounds
- Matthew Tran, Iowa City West, jr.
- Mason Avila, Decorah, sr.
- Kellen McKenna, Western Dubuque, jr.
- Will Smith, Linn-Mar, jr.
138 Pounds
- Cooper Hinz, Jesup, sr.
- Charlie Barnhouse, Iowa City West, jr.
- Cain Rodgers, North Fayette Valley, soph.
- Rex Edmonds, Iowa City Liberty, soph.
144 Pounds
- Kaydin Jones, Union Community, sr.
- Owen Henriksen, Alburnett, soph.
- Aidan Ehlinger, Linn-Mar, sr
- Carver Wieland, Independence, soph.
150 Pounds
- Jaxson Lundgren, North Fayette Valley, sr.
- Avery Paustian, Mount Vernon, fr.
- Preston Hunter, Dyersville Beckman, sr.
- Will Casey, Western Dubuque, jr.
157 Pounds
- Mikey Ryan, Mount Vernon, sr.
- Joe Hirsch, Western Dubuque, sr.
- Liam Weber, West Delaware, jr.
- Hudson Scranton, Anamosa, sr.
165 Pounds
- William Fullhart, Decorah, jr.
- Brady Rissman, Western Dubuque, soph.
- Christopher Meyer, Independence, sr.
- Cooper Gates, West Branch, sr.
175 Pounds
- Macklin Penner, Western Dubuque, soph.
- Landon Bell, Iowa City Liberty, sr.
- Philip Jacobs, Linn-Mar, sr.
- Marcus Bear, South Tama, sr.
190 Pounds
- Keaton Moeller, Starmont, sr.
- Braylen Bieber, Independence, jr.
- Thomas Sexton, Decorah, sr.
- Louden Bloxham, C.R. Prairie, sr.
- Dusty Cook, C.R.
215 Pounds
- Jaxon Anderson, Mount Vernon, sr.
- Carter Eddy, Independence, soph.
- Holden Heideman, Linn-Mar, jr.
- Conner Bistricky, Cedar Rapids Prairie, sr.
Heavyweight
- Eaghan Fleshman, Alburnett, soph.
- Lucas Feuerbach, Solon, jr.
- Anthony Keys, C.R. Kennedy, sr.
- Layne Kleppe, North Fayette Valley, sr.
Class 1A Wrestling Rankings
106 Pounds
113 Pounds
120 Pounds
126 Pounds
132 Pounds
138 Pounds
- Jensen Dyer, Sr., Martensdale-St.
- Cael Stricker, Jr.
- Jesse Burton, Sr.
144 Pounds
150 Pounds
- Brayden Scheffers, Sr.
- Luke Schroeder, Jr.
157 Pounds
- Dawson Youngblut, Jr.
165 Pounds
- Steve Brandenburg, Sr.
175 Pounds
190 Pounds
- Mason Hoyt, Jr.
- Treynor Cose, Sr.
- Kaleb Nelson, Fr.
215 Pounds
- Lucas Olson, Jr.
Heavyweight
- Carson Edney, St.
National High School Wrestling Rankings
In the latest release of the National High School Wrestling Rankings from High School on SI, a total of 13 Iowa wrestlers are ranked while a handful of others are named honorable mention. These are considered the second update to the postseason for the spring and summer. There have been several big tournaments for USA Wrestling in Greco-Roman along with Freestyle around the country.
Leading the way is Dreshaun Ross, who committed to Oklahoma State University and David Taylor earlier this year. Ross, a three-time state champion for Fort Dodge Senior High, is ranked No. 1 at 285 pounds going into his senior season. Christian Castillo of Ames, who has committed to Iowa State University, is ranked fourth at 126 pounds while Hayden Schwab of Don Bosco is eighth at 113. Schwab’s teammate, Kyler Knaack, is 10th at 165 pounds.
Bettendorf teammates Timothy Koester and Jake Knight are rated 15th and 16th at 132 pounds and 126.
Here's a summary of nationally ranked Iowa wrestlers:
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Every Dreshaun Ross Match At 2025 Junior Nationals
| Wrestler | School | Weight Class | Ranking | College Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreshaun Ross | Fort Dodge Senior High | 285 lbs | 1 | Oklahoma State University |
| Christian Castillo | Ames | 126 lbs | 4 | Iowa State University |
| Hayden Schwab | Don Bosco | 113 lbs | 8 | - |
| Kyler Knaack | Don Bosco | 165 lbs | 10 | - |
| Timothy Koester | Bettendorf | 132 lbs | 15 | - |
| Jake Knight | Bettendorf | 126 lbs | 16 | - |
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