STAR JOURNAL REPORT

Five Rhinelander High School wrestlers competed in the state tournament in Madison Feb. 22-24. Three Hodags got on the podium, with Jacob DeMeyer and Alec Kurtz taking third place and Reuben Guzik placing fifth. The WIAA individual state results follow. Photos by Greg Seubert, Waupaca County Post.

113 pounds: Reuben Guzik (38-12) 

• Champ. Round 1 – Reuben Guzik (Rhinelander) 38-12 won by fall over Jake Stritesky (Badger) 43-7 (Fall 2:16)

• Quarterfinal – Reuben Guzik (Rhinelander) 38-12 won by decision over Michael Parker (Slinger) 37-14 (Dec 10-9)

• Semifinal – Eric Barnett (Hortonville) 46-0 won by tech fall over Reuben Guzik (Rhinelander) 38-12 (TF-1.5 5:16 (15-0))

• Cons. Semi – Noah Leisgang (Ashwaubenon) 43-6 won by major decision over Reuben Guzik (Rhinelander) 38-12 (MD 12-2)

• 5th Place Match – Reuben Guzik (Rhinelander) 38-12 won by decision over Mason Dutcher (Milton) 41-12 (Dec 7-4)

120 pounds: Tyler Olson (41-8) 

• Champ. Round 1 – Tyler Olson (Rhinelander) 41-8 won by decision over Sam Winski (Waterford) 36-16 (Dec 6-4)

• Quarterfinal – Dominic Dentino (Arrowhead) 41-4 won by major decision over Tyler Olson (Rhinelander) 41-8 (MD 11-2)

• Cons. Round 1 – Edward Wilkowski (Watertown) 39-7 won by tech fall over Tyler Olson (Rhinelander) 41-8 (TF-1.5 4:14 (17-0))

145 pounds: Jacob DeMeyer (47-2)

• Champ. Round 1 – Jacob DeMeyer (Rhinelander) 47-2 won by decision over Zach Gordon (Holmen) 35-12 (Dec 8-1)

• Quarterfinal – Jacob DeMeyer (Rhinelander) 47-2 won by major decision over Brandon Lucht (Antigo) 42-11 (MD 12-2)

• Semifinal – Drew Scharenbrock (Sun Prairie) 51-0 won by decision over Jacob DeMeyer (Rhinelander) 47-2 (Dec 5-1)

• Cons. Semi – Jacob DeMeyer (Rhinelander) 47-2 won by decision over Brett Von Ruden (Sparta) 43-5 (Dec 3-2)

• 3rd Place Match – Jacob DeMeyer (Rhinelander) 47-2 won by major decision over Brandon Lucht (Antigo) 42-11 (MD 9-0)

195 pounds: Alec Kurtz (48-2) 

• Champ. Round 1 – Alec Kurtz (Rhinelander) 48-2 won by fall over Kyle Bowens (Kenosha Bradford/Reuther) 35-8 (Fall 3:31)

• Quarterfinal – Alex Mischka (Kimberly) 22-4 won by decision over Alec Kurtz (Rhinelander) 48-2 (Dec 7-5)

• Cons. Round 1 – Alec Kurtz (Rhinelander) 48-2 won by fall over Derek Polczynski (Arrowhead) 26-22 (Fall 0:50)

• Cons. Round 2 – Alec Kurtz (Rhinelander) 48-2 won by decision over Josh Nowak (Kettle Moraine) 46-4 (Dec 2-1)

• Cons. Semi – Alec Kurtz (Rhinelander) 48-2 won by fall over Adam Jones (South Milwaukee) 43-6 (Fall 1:19)

3rd Place Match – Alec Kurtz (Rhinelander) 48-2 won by decision over Alex Mischka (Kimberly) 22-4 (Dec 3-1)

220 pounds: Colton Krueger (37-9)

• Champ. Round 1 – Brock Danielski (Appleton North) 42-5 won by major decision over Colton Krueger (Rhinelander) 37-9 (MD 12-4)

• Cons. Round 1 – John Wright (Oak Creek) 33-4 won by decision over Colton Krueger (Rhinelander) 37-9 (Dec 9-4)