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Gael wrestlers head to Manson

MANSON — Sophomore Ryan Duckett will begin to work toward what could be his first state tournament berth on Saturday, as St. Edmond travels to Manson Northwest Webster for a Class 1A, Sectional 7 meet.

Action begins at noon in the Manson High School.

Also joining the host Cougars and Gaels in action will be Eagle Grove, Emmetsburg, Graettinger-Terril-Ruthven Ayrshire, North Union, South Hamilton and West Bend-Mallard.

Duckett, who finished third at districts a season ago, enters the meet with a 21-7 record.

“He has progressed with his shot and his takedown,” said SEHS coach Eugene Carlson. “There was a little lull after the Christmas break, but he worked out of that and got back into rhythm.

“We’ve talked and he knows he has to be aggressive and get that first shot in, while constantly being the aggressor.”

The Gael sophomore, who is 49-20 in his career, will compete at 106 pounds.

“Mentally, he’s ready to go,” Carlson said. “He is very coacable, and has been around the sport. His dad wrestled in high school and understands what we’re trying to do as a program.

“He is the shining light for us right now, and he’s been keeping it together bearing that weight. It’s hard to come in here as a sophomore and be the leader and take care of himself.”

Also competing for the Gaels will be Cayne Reed (132), Grant Webster (152), Tyler Rossmanith (160), Jonah Hindt (170) and Nathan Russell (182).

‘What we’re looking for out of eveyrone is how they handle themselves,” Carlson said. “We’re trying to build the program up, and the young kids are a big focal point.

“We want them to give their best and see how they react.”

Manson Northwest Webster’s Donoavon Hanson is ranked eighth at 106 pounds.

Emmetsburg’s Spencer Griffin is third at 145, and Mason Griffin is ninth at 160.

Eagle Grove’s Mark Dawson is 10th at 145, and teammate Joel Mendoza is ninth at 220. Graettinger-Terril’s Carter Murray is sixth at 182 and Cae Steelman is 10th (220).

CLASS 1A

(Messenger-area teams)

AT MANSON (Districts at Lake Mills)

Eagle Grove, Emmetsburg, Graettinger-Terril-Ruthven Ayrshire, Manson Northwest Webster, North Union, St. Edmond, South Hamilton, West Bend-Mallard.

AT MAPLETON (Districts at Sibley-Ocheyedan)

Alta-Aurelia, East Sac County, Lawton-Bronson, MVAOCOU, Sioux Central, South Central Clahoun, Westwood/Sloan, Woodbury Central.

CLASS 2A

(Messenger-area teams)

AT WEBSTER CITY (Districts at ADM, Adel)

Gilbert, Nevada, Perry, Roland Story, Webster City, West Marshall.

AT HUMBOLDT (Districts at Clear Lake)

Algona, Clarion-Goldfield/Dows, Humboldt, Iowa Falls-Alden, Pocahontas Area, Southeast Valley.

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