Messenger photo by Britt Kudla: Fort Dodge's four-time state champion Dreshaun Ross completes his flip after winning the title on Saturday night in Des Moines.

DES MOINES — There was one last thing for Fort Dodge’s Dreshaun Ross to do on Saturday night: find his family.

After becoming the 34th four-time state champion in Iowa high school wrestling history, Ross sprinted into the stands to celebrate with his parents and siblings. He also did what would now be considered a patented round-off cartwheel into a back-flip celebration for a second straight year as the sold-out crowd gave him a standing ovation.

One streak nearly ended for Ross (35-0), who has beaten every opponent in the first period this season. But the Dodger legend sealed the deal before the clock hit zero, earning a 21-6 tech fall over Brady Hagan (36-5) of Dowling to close the opening frame.

It was the third 21-6 tech fall in the tournament to go along with a 41-second fall for the future Oklahoma State Cowboy.

Ross finishes his career as a winner of 137 consecutive matches and a career mark of 145-2. He joins Brody Teske (2015-18) as the only four-time titleists ever from Fort Dodge.

“Dreshaun is a special athlete and just a special person,” FDSH head coach Bobby Thompson said after his final match as head coach, ending a successful 21-year stint at his alma mater. “He loves his teammates just as much as he loves wrestling.

“His humility as the top-ranked recruit is unmatched — it’s been a treat to watch him for four years.”

Full coverage from Ross’s championship and everything from Saturday’s action will be in Monday’s Messenger.