MV wrestlers hold banquet


The Maquoketa Valley wrestling banquet was held March 12. Among the award-winners, from left: Chance Downs, Norm Wilson, Alec McDowell and Eric Heims. (Photo courtesy of Lesa Parmely, Maquoketa Valley High School)

     State champion Alec McDowell headlined the award-winners at the Maquoketa Valley High School Wrestling Banquet March 12.

     McDowell was honored in a variety of ways: as a state champion and a state qualifier, team MVP, for reaching 150 wins in his career, recording the most wins and most takedowns on the team this season, and earning the team’s Dedication Award.

     Eric Heims received the Coaches’ Award, and was honored for qualifying for the state tournament, for scoring the most pins on the team this season, and for getting 100 career wins.

     Norm Wilson also was honored for reaching State, and picked up the team’s Guts Award.

     Chance Downs was voted Freshman of the Year, and was honored for reaching the state tourney.

     The Wildcats are coached by Tim Andrews.

     

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