Results from the Jim Kinyon Wrestling Invitational

By Wes H.

On December 16th, 2023, Roland-Story Wrestling held the 51st annual Jim Kinyon Wrestling Invitational. Jim Kinyon was the head wrestling coach at Roland-Story for many years, as well as a middle school teacher, husband, and father. After retiring, he spent many years supporting Roland-Story wrestling in many ways.  Jim Kinyon passed away in May of 2022, but his memory and contributions to the wrestling program live on through this tournament each year. 

Nineteen teams and over 200 wrestlers from around the state attended, with schools from three different classes. Roland-Story competed very well and had seven kids place in the top 6. In the 106-pound weight class, Konnor Blume placed 6th with a great showing as a freshman. Caiden Latch won at the 113 weight class,  beating two wrestlers who were ranked in the state. Kade Blume won the 138 weight class, and also got his 100th career win during the tournament, a huge milestone for high school wrestling. Logan Powers wrestled the 165-pound weight class and placed first. He beat the number one ranked kid in 1A in the championship. Hesston Johnson wrestled the 175-pound weight class and placed 2nd in a very competitive championship match between #1 and #2 in class 2A. Jaxson Kadolph wrestled at the 215-pound weight class and placed 4th. Rounding out the tournament at the 285-pound weight class was Aaron Peyton, who placed 5th. Overall, Roland-Story placed 4th as a team with 147 team points.  It was a great day to cheer on the Norsemen wrestling team.  

The Norsemen go into the holiday break on a high note. In 2024 Roland-Story hosts one more dual and two more tournaments. January 16th there is a Quad meet, on January 27th Roland-Story hosts a dual tournament, and on Febuary 10th Roland-Story hosts the  IAHSAA District tournament, which decides who goes to state. The Roland-Story wrestling team would love to have everyone at these tournaments to cheer on the Norsemen. 

Location: Story City, IA 50248, USA

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