North Butler-Clarksville Wrestling Sees Success with State Qualifiers, 25+ Win Wrestlers

Two individual state qualifiers and four wrestlers with 25+ wins highlight the Wolves' wrestling season.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The North Butler-Clarksville boys wrestling team had a standout season, with two individual state qualifiers, Jaxon Shew at 113 and Maddox Morrison at 132, and four additional wrestlers posting 25+ win seasons. Head Coach Adam Holm is pleased with the team's growth and performance, but sees room for improvement in being more aggressive and physical on the mat.

Why it matters

North Butler-Clarksville's wrestling success highlights the strength of their program and the development of young talent. With two state qualifiers and several wrestlers posting impressive win totals, the team is poised for continued growth and competitiveness in the years ahead.

The details

Jaxon Shew, a freshman, finished his first varsity season with an impressive 47-8 record, winning a Top of Iowa Conference title and placing second at the Class 1A district tournament to earn his first state tournament berth. Sophomore Maddox Morrison concluded his season at 29-14, capturing a Class 1A district title and placing third in the Top of Iowa Conference before competing at the state tournament.

  • Jaxon Shew finished his first varsity season with a 47-8 record.
  • Maddox Morrison concluded his sophomore season at 29-14.

The players

Jaxon Shew

A freshman wrestler who qualified for the state tournament at 113 pounds with a 47-8 record.

Maddox Morrison

A sophomore wrestler who qualified for the state tournament at 132 pounds with a 29-14 record.

Adam Holm

The head coach of the North Butler-Clarksville wrestling team.

Jack Bartels

A wrestler who posted a 37-21 record at 138 pounds.

Peyton Knoll

A wrestler who posted a 34-18 record at 165 pounds.

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What they’re saying

“Really pleased with both of them. Maddox, making it to the state tournament as a sophomore and Jaxon as a freshman is big accomplishments. We see a lot of growth in both those two.”

— Adam Holm, Head Coach

“Maddox is one step from the stand and Jaxon's two wins from the stand. We think if they just really perform well, I think they will be happier. They're just going to have that bitter taste for a little while.”

— Adam Holm, Head Coach

“I think we need to be a little bit more aggressive. We've got to be little more physical. I think a few matches, we let the other kid dictate how things were going to go. Want to try to get that instilled to them before we start next season. Just be more aggressive, more hand fighting and don't let them dictate the match.”

— Adam Holm, Head Coach

What’s next

With off-season open mats underway on Thursday's and Sunday's, Coach Holm is focused on instilling a more aggressive and physical mindset in his wrestlers before the start of next season.

The takeaway

North Butler-Clarksville's wrestling program is on the rise, with two state qualifiers and several standout individual performances. While the team is pleased with their growth, they see room for improvement in being more assertive on the mat, which they will work to cultivate during the offseason.