OMAHA — Motivation is all the Waverly Boys Wrestling Team needed to find its way to the top of the podium at the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 15-17. After falling short at the State Duals, the Vikings secured first place with 176 points. This was 8.5 points in front of Omaha Skutt, who had 167.5 points.
Waverly secures first State Wrestling Title
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The Waverly Boys Wrestling Team pose with their 2024 Class B State Wrestling Championship trophy. This is the first state title for the Vikings in the sport. For the full story, see the sports pages.
Drew Moser of Waverly has his hand raised after winning his semifinals match at 175 pounds in Class B at the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 16. He won his second state title this year.
Brayden Canoyer of Waverly has his hand raised after winning the Class B 138 pound state title at the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 17. He became the third Canoyer brother to win a state title for the Vikings.
Brayden Canoyer of Waverly poses with gold medal at 138 pounds at the Class B State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 17.
Aden Smith of Waverly looks to get a pin during the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 17. The senior ended up getting fifth place at 165 pounds.
Garrett Rine of Waverly locks hands with Kyler Lauridsen of Bennington during their finals match at 150 pounds during the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 17. The senior fell in his finals match by a narrow 1-0 decision.
Garrison Brehm of Waverly looks to get to his feet during his finals match at 132 pounds during the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 17.
Garrison Brehm picks himself up off the mat after dropping a heartbreaking 3-2 decision against Jordan Shirley of Gering during the Class B State Finals at 132 pounds.
Grey Klucas of Waverly controls Ben Ziola of Omaha Skutt during his finals match at 106 pounds in Class B on Feb. 17. The junior lost a narrow 8-6 decision to the SkyHawk freshman.
Grey Klucas of Waverly with his silver medal won at 106 pounds in Class B at the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 17.
Hunter Jacobsen of Waverly battles Garrett Schultz of Wayne during the Class B State Wrestling Finals on Feb. 17. The senior picked up his first state title at 120 pounds with a 9-1 major decision victory.
Hunter Jacobsen of Waverly stands atop the medal stand with his gold medal at 120 pounds in Class B at the State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 17.
Drew Moser of Waverly celebrates by displaying the Waverly logo after winning the 175-pound state title in Class B at the State Wrestling Tournament. The senior became a two-time state champ with his pin of Merrick Johnson of Beatrice in the finals.
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