Jefferson Wrestling

Baker, Briggs, Rashed lead J-Hawks

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Brenden Baker, Kyle Briggs and Tavian Rashed won all three of their matches for the Jefferson J-Hawks at The Clash XIII wrestling tournament Saturday in Rochester, Minn.

Jefferson finished with a 1-2 record on the final day of the tournament. The J-Hawks lost to Minneota (Minn.), 38-36, lost to Parkston (S.D.), 36-31, and trimmed Jackson County Central (Minn.), 40-36.

The J-Hawks also finished with a 1-2 record in pool play Friday, giving them an overall 2-4 mark in the prestigious 32-team tournament.

Baker (113/120) collected two pins and a major decision. Briggs (132) had two pins and a regular decision. Rashed (152) matched Baker with two pins and a major decision.

Joseph Sibomana (120/126), Matt Culver (145), Luke Sedlacek (160) and Dalton Kuehl (285) went 2-1 Saturday. Kuehl had two pins.

Baker, Briggs lead J-Hawks at The Clash

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Brenden Baker and Kyle Briggs of Cedar Rapids Jefferson won all three of their matches at The Clash XIII wrestling tournament Friday in Rochester, Minn.

Jefferson finished with a 1-2 record in pool play in the 32-team tournament. The J-Hawks lost to Hastings (Minn.), 42-17, defeated Lake Crystal Memorial (Minn.), 36-23, and lost to Hononegah (Ill.), 35-24.

Baker collected two pins and a technical fall at 113 pounds for Jefferson. Briggs collected a pin, a technical fall and a regular decision at 132 pounds.

Joseph Sibomana (120), Tavian Rashed (152), Luke Sedlacek (160), Kelly May (182) and Dalton Kuehl (285) went 2-1 in their three matches.

The tournament concludes Saturday.

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Sibomana, Briggs triumph at SE Polk

RUNNELLS - Joseph Sibomana and Kyle Briggs of Cedar Rapids Jefferson captured titles at the Red Owens Holiday Classic wrestling tournament at Southeast Polk High School Saturday.

Sibomana claimed the 120-pound title with a pin in the finals. Briggs took top honors at 132 pounds with a 2-1 victory in the championship match.

Southeast Polk dominated the tournament with 323.5 points. Jefferson finished second with 223 points.

Brenden Baker of Jefferson lost to Nathan Lendt of Southeast Polk, 8-7, in the finals at 113 pounds. Baker is ranked second in the weight class and Lendt is ranked seventh. It was Baker's first loss of the season.

Matt Culver (145), Tavian Rashed (152), Nick Dreckman (170), Kelly May (182) and Dalton Kuehl (285) placed second for the J-Hawks. Zach Main (106) and Luke Sedlacek (160) finished third.

Team Standings

1. Southeast Polk 323.5, 2. Jefferson 223, 3. Glenwood 173, 4. Atlantic 157.5, 5. Creighton Prep 133, 6. Southeast Polk JV 129, 7. Odebolt Arthur 125, 8. Des Moines Roosevelt 49.

No.3 J-Hawks slap No.4 Prairie

Cedar Rapids Jefferson wrestling coach Dick Briggs has all the presents he needs for Christmas now.

The third-ranked J-Hawks put another ornament on their tree Thursday night with a 34-28 victory over fourth-ranked Prairie in a Mississippi Valley Conference showdown at Prairie.

Jefferson has collected victories over No. 4 Prairie, No.5 Iowa City West and No. 7 Linn-Mar this season and the campaign has barely started.

"It feels pretty good," said Briggs. "It's an early Christmas present. But this is a fun team. Hopefully we can keep it rolling throughout the season."

Briggs and Prairie Coach Blake Williams juggled their lineups Thursday, looking for an edge at different weights, and Jefferson prevailed by winning eight of the 14 bouts.

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