-Messenger photo by Britt KudlaBrayden Lyman of Eagle Grove wrestles against Woodbury Central Jake Dennison during class 1A state wrestling on Thursday

DES MOINES — Saxon and Brayden Lyman had the same beginning at the state wrestling meet on Thurday.

Now, they’re hoping for the same ending.

The Eagle Grove senior twin brothers qualified for state in their final go-round, and both picked up early victories in the Class 1A field.

Saxon (43-10) and Brayden (42-10) advanced to the quarterfinals with a fall and a decision inside Wells Fargo Arena, respectively. Saxon upset Edgewood-Colesburg’s eighth-ranked Killian Welsh (41-6) in their 152-pound opener. He recorded the fall in 5:34.

“This is my first time qualifying, and it’s a great opportunity to be down at the state tournament with my brother,” Saxon said. “We have been practicing partners for years, which has made us better.

“I’m happy to make it through the first round, and now I just need one more to place.”

Brayden earned a 7-4 decision over Woodbury Central’s Jake Dennison in their 170-pound match.

“Being down at the state tournament has always been a dream of mine,” Brayden said. “I knew it would be very hard to get down here. I wrestled with my brother everyday during practice and it shows; we’ve gotten better together and we’re finally able to go to state.

“Making it through the first round was an awesome feeling and all I need is one more to get on the podium. Saxon and I have both put in a ton of work and I’m happy that we get to compete together.”

Saxon will face Belevue’s Drew Venteicher (38-5). Brayden will meet Evansville’s Caleb Peach (35-20).

Eagle Grove teammate Joel Mendoza (34-7) lost in the first round, but bounced back with a fall in 43 seconds over Brady Canada of AHSTW to stay alive.

The Eagles are in 11th place with nine team points.

Manson NW Webster

The family trio for Manson Northwest Webster all stayed alive, and are one win away from medaling.

Koby Hanson (21-4) advanced to the quarterfinals with a fall in 1:25 over Sherman Hayes of East Union (30-13).

Hanson will face third-ranked Joshua Tibbits of Martensdale-St. Mary’s (49-1) in the quarterfinals.

Cousins Donavon Hanson (31-2) and Daltin Roest (38-9) both lost their first round matches at 106 and 113 respectively, but bounced back. Donavon had a 9-3 decison, and Roest earned a fall in 2:26.

Senior Enrique Maravilla (36-2) is in the quarterfinal round. Maravilla earned a fall in 3:07 over Cody Crawford of WACO. Maravilla will now face Grant Battreall (39-15).

The Cougars are in sixth place with 12 team points.

Emmetsburg

Emmetsburg’s Spencer Griffin (44-7) won his opening round match at 138 pounds with a 4-3 decision over Pekin’s Drake Harbison. Griffin’s next opponent is Riley Wright (36-5) of Denver-Tripoli.

Christian Nichols (41-11) lost his first match at 120, but bounced back with a major decision.

Bret Hoyman (41-16) and Mason Griffin (43-9) were eliminated at 145 and 152 pounds, respectively.