Wolverines seventh at state team duals

DES MOINES – The Dike-New Hartford wrestling team closed out the 2014-15 season at the state team duals last Wednesday, earning a seventh place team finish among the elite group of teams competing in Class 1A. In addition to their history making appearance at the state duals, the Wolverines set a new school record in dual wins, closing out the season at 29-6.
D-NH opened the day with a dual against second-seeded Alburnett, and wrestled them match for match to the end before Alburnett claimed the win at 38-30. DJ Ackerson (182), Josh Latting (195), and Tommy Irvin (285) scored pins for the Wolverines, and Kyle Dennis picked up a 10-4 decision at 220. D-NH 126-pounder Trent Johnson suffered a neck injury on his first takedown attempt of his match and was unable to compete the remainder of the day.
 
For more of this story see the Feb. 26 Grundy Register.