Predicament releases wrestling rankings

The Predicament has released its individual and team rankings for the 2018-19 Iowa high school wrestling season.

Three area wrestlers received recognition in the top 10 rankings of each weight for the three classes.

In Class 2A, Washington's senior, Tristin Westphal-Edwards, is ranked second at 170 pounds.

Westphal-Edwards had a 45-3 record last season. He finished first at sectionals and again at districts, but did not place at state, losing to the eventual winner of third place. As a sophomore, he was 43-8 and placed seventh at state.

In Class 1A, Mason Dye of Sigourney-Keota is ranked fourth at 120 pounds. He is a junior. Last year, he placed fourth at state where he went 4-2. He won once by fall, once by major decision and twice by decisions. He had a 50-6 record.

In Class 2A, Jarod Kadel of Columbus is ranked fourth at 138 pounds. He is a senior. He has finished second at state the last two years. As a sophomore, he wrestled at 106 and finished with a 31-7 record. Last season, he was 43-2 and lost his chance at a state title when the referee called a second stalling penalty with one second remaining in sudden victory.