Meredith Kump reached her 100th career win on Jan. 3, adding yet another achievement to an already impressive resume. She went to place 6th at state last year and has committed to Doane University, a Division 3 program, to continue her wrestling career.

Throughout the season, Kump consistently proved herself against top competition. At the Bubba Randles Winter Classic, she entered the season as the first seed and finished as such, showcasing her ability to perform under pressure. She followed up with a third-place finish at Center Point, where she faced Addilyn Moses, a freshman from Prairie High School. Moses had a 27-10 record and later claimed first place at Cedar Falls, once again as the top seed.

Kump also qualified for Fargo, a national-level tournament widely regarded as one of the toughest stages in high school wrestling. Qualification requires a top finish at state, regional freestyle or Greco-Roman competition or previous national success, an accomplishment that highlights Mereidth’s status.

Favorite Memory: “I think my favorite memory was hanging out together at Olivia’s house after state qualifiers last year.”

On Dec. 20, Olivia Hallam reached her 100th career win and capped off her season with a 4th-place finish at state. Known for her persistence and steady improvement, Hallam made key breakthroughs against opponents who had previously defeated her.

At the Bubba Randles Winter Classic, Hallam placed second as the second seed, earning a win by medical forfeit over Chloe Adamson from Linn-Mar. Adamson went into the match with a 22-3 record. One of her most notable performances came at Center Point, where Hallam finished first, defeating Libby Stocks, an opponent from Waterloo West and a 20-9 record, who had beaten her three times prior. The victory marked a turning point in Hallam’s season, demonstrating her growth as a competitor.

She later placed fourth at Cedar Falls Invite, again entering as the second seed, and, like her teammates, qualified for Fargo, placing her among the top wrestlers in the state.

Favorite Memory: “Sophomore state after getting out, we all went to the mall and got Build-A-Bear together.”

Joscelyn Stricker joined her teammates in the 100-win club on Jan 10. reaching the milestone through consistent performances against strong competition. She finished 7th at the state tournament, gaining valuable experience at the highest level of girls wrestling in Iowa.

At Prairie, Stricker entered as the first seed and placed second, losing by points to Divine Akili, a sophomore from Linn-Mar, with a record of 28-4, in a closely contested match. She continued to show growth at Cedar Falls, where she placed fourth as the fourth seed, outperforming expectations and proving her ability to compete with top-ranked wrestlers.

Favorite Memory: “Going to Build-A-Bear sophomore year during state.”