The State Wrestling Tournament got underway yesterday and both Pella wrestlers survived day one of action in Class 3A.

Brent Smith won his opening round match at 140 pounds 6-0 over Tanner Regenweather of Linn Mar to advance to tonight’s quarterfinals where he will face the defending state champion Jake Ballweg of Waverly Shell Rock. Smith is now 33-4 on the season. A.J. Arendell lost his opening round match at 189 pounds by pin to Jarrod Bartel of Mason City but came back to win his consolation match with a quick 1:35 pin over Cameron Jewett of Sioux City East. Arendell has a very tough task tonight as he will face either the defending state champion or a two time champion in his second round consolation match. Arendell improved to 31-5 on the season. Twin Cedars Daniel Williams who wrestles for Oskaloosa at 119 pounds was eliminated from the tournament last night as he went 0-2 losing both matches by decision.

Both of PCM’s wrestlers were eliminated from competition yesterday as Jake Tool and Dalton Kingery each went 0-2 in the opening round of Class 2A.

Class 1A Starts at 9am this morning and Chris Ramirez and Phil Lumley of Pleasantville will both be in action. For updates on our area wrestlers listen to KNIA/KRLS or check our website at kniakrls.com then click sports.