Iola High wrestler Logan Brown made a name for himself by storming his way last February to the Class 4A heavyweight wrestling title.
Now, the IHS senior will open the 2020-21 campaign as the state’s top 4A wrestler.
Preseason rankings were announced earlier this week by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association.
He’s not the only Mustang being recognized by the KWCA this year.
Iola’s Trent Jones, another state qualifier last season, is ranked second in the 152-pound division, behind Gabe Bailey of Tonganoxie. Jones is a two-time state qualifier, having placed fourth last year.
Brown and Jones were two of the four IHS wrestlers to qualify for the state tournament, along with TJ Taylor, a junior this season, and Gary Lower, who has graduated.
As a team, the Mustangs are ranked ninth in the KWCA preseason rankings.
ELSEWHERE, Humboldt High’s David Watts, a state qualifier as a sophomore, is ranked fourth in the 285-pound division in KWCA’s 321A preseason rankings.
Practices for wrestling and all other winter sports are scheduled to begin on Nov. 16.
