Independence’s Straw adds Eckenrod title to accomplishments
VAN HORNE – Independence’s Chase Straw can check something off his list of goals.The top-ranked junior has won his share of tournaments, but now he can add a gold medal from the Bobcat “Jerry Eckenrod”...
View ArticleSnow changes Independence’s plans, but Mustang wrestlers win Marion Invitational
MARION – Independence wrestling coach Michael Doyle didn’t know he’d be spending Saturday in Marion until 6:30 that morning.The original schedule had the Class 2A Mustangs competing at a Saturday...
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Fank Brothers take wrestling stage together
Wartburg's Ryan Fank is controlled by Joseph Zitone of Centenary in a 285 pound match during the quarterfinals of the 2013 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena in...
View ArticleIndee, West Delaware reach only tie in Wamac tournament history
INDEPENDENCE – The Wamac Conference wrestling tournament has a long history.Fifty-five years of wrestling tournaments were held before last night’s in Independence, but none were as close as the 56th...
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West Delaware faces tough regional dual field
West Delaware's Jake Voss sends Lane Gray of Fort Madison to the mat during a 160 pound semifinal at the 2014 J-Hawk Invitational Varsity Wrestling Tournament at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids...
View ArticleIndependence wins its way to State Duals
MANCHESTER – Independence opened the season with a brand new wrestling facility with fancy state of the art features.The Mustangs have a new banner to hang on the wall.Ninth-ranked Independence beat...
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State duals quarterfinals: Sixth-seeded Independence pulls opening round’s...
DES MOINES — Independence did something no one else could in the opening round of the State Duals tournament.The sixth-seeded Mustangs were the only lower seed to win, beating No. 3 Albia, 40-32, in...
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Indee claws way back from 19-0 deficit to take third at state duals
DES MOINES – Through four matches of the third place dual of the Class 2A state dual tournament last night, the Independence wrestling team stared at a 19-0 deficit.But the Mustangs, ever the comeback...
View ArticleIndee responds to resignations
INDEPENDENCE — According to Independence Athletics Director Rob Arnold, only one of the five girls’ basketball coaches on the staff has officially resigned.Head Coach Rod Conrad has submitted a letter...
View ArticleConrad steps down, after all
INDEPENDENCE — Rod Conrad has resigned as head girls basketball coach at Independence High School after all.Athletics Director Rob Arnold confirmed that he received Conrad’s resignation Wednesday...
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