Panorama’s Blake Schwartz (165) and Austin Wagner (144) won District 7 championships, qualifying them for the state championship. Photo courtesy of Panorama wrestling
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama wrestling team competed at the IHSA 1A District 7 tournament at Ogden on Saturday, Feb. 14. Two Panthers won their weight classes and punched their tickets to the state tournament in Des Moines: Blake Schwartz (165) and Austin Wagner (144). Schwartz won his first-place match over Hunter Newman of Manson Northwest Webster by decision, 12-6. Wagner secured his win over Preston Gayken of West Hancock, Britt by fall. Blake Holman (third) was the other Panther to place at the competition, nearly qualifying, placing third.
The state tournament begins on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and goes through the weekend at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines. The Class 1A first round begins on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m.
Panorama first round matchups:
- Wagner (144) vs. Kendrin VanBeek (West Sioux, Hawarden)
- Schwartz (165) first round bye, will face winner of Brayden Yates (Emmetsburg) vs. Blake Ewing (Moravia)
Photos by Betty Cooper
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