—Photo by Jake Ryder/Times Republican Brooklyn robinson smiles after earning a spot in the Class 1A 235-pound state semifinals.

CORALVILLE — Brooklyn Robinson has a chance to cap off a memorable senior season in style.

The Humboldt senior rolled through her first two opponents to advance to the semifinals here on Thursday at the girls state wrestling tournament.

Robinson (41-6) made quick work of both of her Class 1A foes in the opening round.

Robinson, the sixth seed, pinned New Hampton/Turkey Valley’s Ava Trende (31-11) in a minute of the first round.

“To reach the semis is a milestone I’ve wanted so bad since the first time I qualified,” Robinson said. “I’m overjoyed to be able to do that to prove to myself the kind wrestler I am and show up for my friends and family.”

Robinson upset third-seeded Emma Cook (42-5) of Colfax-Mingo in 1:36 to advance to the semifinals.

“I could not be more proud of Brooklyn and how she has continued to make improvement all year long this year,” said Humboldt head coach Andy Newell. “She has been a leader in the wrestling room all year and continues to do the things that have put her where she is today.”

The two victories ran Robinson’s career mark to 104-37 for the Wildcats.

Up next in the semifinals will be second seed Jocelyn Buffum (38-6) of Missouri Valley.

“She has had the mindset of one match at a time and continues to believe that she can do it,” Newell said. “I am so excited for her. She has etched her name in the record books with so many things but being the first IGHSAU state place winner is at the top for her.”

Robinson is Humboldt’s fourth semifinalist. Kendal Clark was a state champion and runner up, while Rylee Coyle placed second as well. Robinson will be the first sanctioned semifinalist.

“This season has taught me more about mindset than anything,” Robinson said. “This being my senior year this year has been about having fun with my teammates, especially my sister Kennedy.

“I’ve learned to be happy I get the opportunity to wrestle and going for a state title makes me even more grateful for the opportunity.”

Teammate Danica Diedrick (42-10), who was in her second state tournament, went 1-2 on the day.

Diedrick lost by fall in her opening round match, but bounced back with an 8-4 decision over Emma Walker (32-10) of Panorama.

Diedrick was eliminated from the 170 pound bracket, losing by fall to Briar Blake (27-1) of North Tama.

The Manson Northwest Webster senior trio of Adelynn Hudek (145), Lucy Kohnen (155) and Ellisa Anderson (190) won five matches on the day.

Kohnen (38-2) lost her opening round match by a 12-8 decision. She bounced back to reach the medal round with a fall in 3:41 over Chelsea Smith (38-5) of Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, and a SV-1 7-4 win over Lilly Ness (28-20) of Williamsburg.

Hudek (38-8) also reached the medal round. Hudek won her first match with a fall in 4:20 over Zenlynn Lee (23-5) of Mount Pleasant. She lost by fall in the quarters, but stayed alive with a fall in 2:35 over Zoey Uhlenhopp (37-17) of AP/GC.

Anderson (22-13) lost her first match, then pinned Atalissa Lobberecht (31-19) of Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in 5:20. She lost by fall in the blood round.

South Central Calhoun’s Emery Kramer (29-20) won one match at 115 pounds. She pinned Anna Stene (31-11) of Lake Mills in 4:36. She lost her opener and lost in the consolation second round.

Meia Hefley (33-19) lost both of her matches at 140 pounds.

All three of Algona’s state qualifiers are alive in the medal round.

Mara Davis (100), Malyn Davis (120) and Regan Jensen (155) all advanced to the quarterfinals, where they lost. The Bulldog trio all won to reach the medal round.

Mara Davis (39-10) had a 5-1 decision in her opener, and beat Cassie McKeen (29-7) of Spirit Lake 4-1 to stay alive.

Malyn Davis (33-9) won a 5-2 decision in her first match, and pinned Destiny Fry (33-14) of SWAT in 2:42 to advance to the placement matches.

Jensen had a 10-3 decision in the opener and a 4-1 decision over Julie Maylum (39-7) of Perry to advance to medal contention.

The second round of the Class 1A tournament will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The state championship, third and fifth place matches will begin at 4:30 p.m.