Central wrestlers continue climb

Coach Eric Van Kley’s club won 13 duals.

The steady ascent continues for the Central wrestling squad and coach Eric Van Kley.
Last in the Iowa Conference with a roster that included five open weights five years ago, the Dutch moved up another notch to sixth in the league tourney, regarded as the nation’s toughest. And after a seven-year drought, Central sent a wrestler to the NCAA Division III tournament for the second straight year.

Junior Joseph Atwell went 1-2 at 157 pounds at the national tourney at La Crosse, Wis., March 8-9.

Meanwhile, the Dutch posted a 13-11 dual record, its highest win total in 18 seasons.

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