Fareway Stores, Inc., IAwrestle, and Iowa Corn present the Dan Gable Ms. and Mr. Wrestler of the Year Awards in coordination with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA). Three finalists from each of the three state wrestling classes for the men and three women finalists attended an awards luncheon banquet today at the Fareway Conference Center in Boone.
Fans had the ability to vote once per day for their top wrestler in each category for the women and men on IAwrestle.com. Public votes were tallied, and the top voted wrestler received an extra vote towards the IWCOA committee vote. The following athletes were recognized as 2023-2024 recipients:
Ms. Wrestler:
Naomi Simon, Decorah (winner)
Molly Allen, Riverside, Oakland (finalist)
Reanah Utterback, Sigourney-Keota (finalist)
Mr. Wrestler:
Class 1A:
Kyler Knaack, Don Bosco (winner)
Blake Allen, Underwood (finalist)
Mason Knipp, Columbus Catholic (finalist)
Class 2A:
Tucker Stangel, Osage (winner)
Anders Kittelson, Osage (finalist)
Austin Scranton, Anamosa (finalist)
Class 3A:
Dreshaun Ross, Fort Dodge (winner)
Kane Naaktgeboren, Linn-Mar (finalist)
Cale Seaton, Iowa City, City High (finalist)
Special guests at the event included Dan Gable, University of Iowa’s all-time winningest coach and Mark Ironside, two-time National Champion.
The two runner-up student athletes in each class received finalist award plaques. A duplicate Wrestler of the Year trophy and duplicate Wrestler of the Year runner-up plaques will be provided to each high school where finalists attend, for permanent placement in the high school trophy case.
About Fareway
Fareway Stores, Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating 139 stores in a seven-state region. Fareway’s mission is to provide the highest quality products, while treating customers like family, and valuing dedicated employees. Its stores are known for their unmatched, full-service meat departments, farm-fresh produce, and exceptional to-your-car customer service. Fareway is a family-owned business, recognized as a top 10 employer in Iowa, and has more than 12,000 total employees. Visit Fareway.com for more information or shop online by visiting Shop.Fareway.com.
About IAwrestle
IAwrestle.com is an outlet for fans in Iowa to consume wrestling content. Iawrestle has grown into a bona fide media outlet providing coverage of Iowa’s three major Division I programs, its small college programs, as well as extensive coverage and commentary about the state’s rabid high school wrestling scene. Live streaming events, on-scene reporting, video interviews, and the Potentially Dangerous podcast are key draws to the site. Iawrestle also produces premiere wrestling events and showcases them in some of Iowa’s most iconic wrestling facilities.
About Iowa Corn
The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), works to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is a 7,000-member strong grassroots-driven organization, headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, serving members across the state, and lobbying on agricultural issues on behalf of its farmer members to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability. For more information, visit iowacorn.org.
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