AMES -- Iowa State head coach Kevin Dresser announced the addition of Iowa prep standout Tucker Stangel to the program.
Stangel capped off his high school with 88 straight wins. In February, he won the 157-pound title for his second state title, becoming a four-time medalist with a 2-1 win over Sargent Bluff-Luton's Bo Koedam.
Stangel also helped lead the Green Devils to back-to-back 2A state traditional state championships and a Class 2A state dual title in 2023.
“Tucker is a great addition to our program,” Dresser said. “He’s a proven winner and has had a lot of success at the high school level. He will elevate the level of competition and we’re excited to get him into the room.
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Stangel was named the 2024 Dan Gable Class 2A Mr. Wrestler of the Year after a 54-0 senior season which ended with his second state title.
Projected as a 157-pounder, Stangel posted a 184-9 high school record and finished with back back-to-back undefeated state titles (54-0 as a senior and 40-0 as a junior).
Stangel also placed fourth at the state tournament as a freshman and third as a sophomore.