It was a day jam packed of wrestling in Fort Madison on Saturday with area schools Columbus Community, Highland, and Washington participating in the 16-team tournament.

The Wildcats had the top area finish in ninth place with 72 points while Dubuque Hempstead won the team title with 249 points. Lane Scorpil was second on the podium at 113 lbs by going 2-1. He had a pair of pins in a combined 4:57 before falling in the title match 8-6. Chance Malone garnered third place at 285 lbs and Ty Scorpil was fourth at 106 lbs.

Highland was right behind the Wildcats in 10th with 56 points. Bryce Thompson ended the day at the top of 113 lbs with a pair of technical falls and then defeating Scorpil in the title match by an 8-6 decision. Easton Schlabaugh was fifth at 106 lbs and Carlos Valenzuela was fifth at 126 lbs.

The Demons tallied 31 points to finish 15th. Jacob Hill won two of three contested matches at 182 lbs to finish fifth with a pair of pins in a combined 5:21. Jacob Miller won a match and placed seventh at 138 lbs.

All three teams are now off for the holiday break.