The momentum behind Kevin Dresser’s new-look Iowa State wrestling program continues to build.
This week, Iowa State’s new head coach landed a pair commitment from two of the top prospects in the state of Iowa.
According to his Twitter feed, Joel Shapiro from West Des Moines Valley is now a Cyclone. Shapiro, a 160-pound grappler, won the state’s 3A state championship in 2017.
According to iawrestle.com, Shapiro projects as 184-pounder at Iowa State. The wrestling site also referred to this as a “needed weight” for the Cyclones.
I am proud to announce that I have verbally committed to continue my academic and athletic career at Iowa State University #CyclONEnation pic.twitter.com/TiiQtBYK0v
— Joel Shapiro (@JShapiro_) July 5, 2017
Shapiro joined Fort Dodge prospect Cayd Lara, who committed to Iowa State on Monday. Lara, who finished second in the 2017 state tournament, projects to compete at 157-pound for the Cyclones, according to iawrestle.com.
I’m humbled to announce that I will be attending Iowa State University next fall. A storm is coming.#GoCyclones🌪 pic.twitter.com/wAbf5UdKsA
— cayd lara (@cayd07) July 3, 2017
