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WRESTLING: Derek St. John has taken Markus Simmons “under his wing”

Photo courtesy of Iowa State athletics communications.  AMES — Markus Simmons is ready to go at 133-pounds. “I’m glad I get another chance to go out there and prove to myself, to the fans and everyone else that I should be there in that spot wrestling,” said Simmons. “It’s a great opportunity for myself.” Simmons is slotted …

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WRESTLING: Ian Parker finds quick success at 141

Photo courtesy of Iowa State athletics communications.  AMES —Freshman Ian Parker is realizing his bright future at 141-pounds for the Cyclones. Parker added a huge shot of success to his short career last weekend with an upset victory over Oklahoma State’s two-time defending NCAA champion Dean Heil. That was in addition to another upset over Oklahoma’s three-time national …

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WRESTLING: Mike Zadick comments on the Kanen Storr transfer

AMES — Kanen Storr’s transfer away from Iowa State  took the wrestling world by storm last week. Then, Kevin Dresser did an interview with Takedown Radio over the weekend where he confirmed the speculation that there may have been some kind of tampering with Storr from another school. “It’s unfortunate for Kanen because he’s a good kid,” Dresser …

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WRESTLING PREVIEW: What to expect this weekend in road trip to Oklahoma

AMES — After a successful weekend at home with a 22-16 win over West Virginia, the Cyclone wrestling program will travel to take on Oklahoma and Oklahoma State this weekend (Friday and Sunday). The Cyclones are currently sitting in a good position despite the recent news of 141-pounder Kanen Storr’s transfer. Iowa State has won four …

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WRESTLING: Kanen Storr requests transfer

The following is a release from Iowa State Athletic Communications. Ames – Iowa State freshman Kanen Storr has asked for and been granted a release to transfer. The native of Leslie, Mich., has compiled a 15-7 record this season and is ranked 14th by FloWrestling. “Kanen (Storr) requested permission to transfer to another institution,” Iowa State Head Coach …

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