In pursuit of a Siouxland Conference wrestling title this winter, the Okoboji Pioneers picked up two crucial dual victories Thursday night, and simultaneously set up a potential winner take all dual for next week. Okoboji secured a 56-21 victory in the opening dual against Sheldon/South O’Brien. Up by a point through seven matches, the Pioneers rattled off seven straight wins, three by fall and one major decision between the 113 and 152 pound weight classes. In the nightcap, Okoboji took advantage of four straight pin fall victories from 120 pounds through 138 pounds to wrap up an eventual 44-33 dual win over Sibley-Ocheyedan on Senior Night. Kaleb Vanderpool (120), Brody Linn (132), and fourth-ranked Zach Jones (160) each tallied two wins by fall, while Cameron Arnold (126), Taylor Cody (138), third-ranked Tanner Taylor (182), and Blake Manwarren (285) also went a perfect 2-0 with one pin fall victory each to help the cause. Okoboji improves to 5-0 in conference duals, setting up a crucial double dual at MOC-Floyd Valley next Thursday. The triangular will feature the one-loss Dutch, along with fellow undefeated Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley.
Click here for the post-match interview with Okoboji coach Nate Dau.
In the third portion of the double dual in Milford last night, Sibley-Ocheyedan and Sheldon/South O’Brien finished in a 39-all tie after 14 matches, however, the Generals were awarded the one-point victory based on the fifth criteria. Sibley-Ocheyedan is now 3-2 in league duals.
North of the border, Jackson County Central defeated Worthington/Round Lake-Brewster in a dual, 41-34, as part of the Marshall Triangular. Worthington/Round Lake-Brewster didn’t go home empty handed, defeated Marshall/Lakeview 48-27 in dual action.
