Tigers' Grayson Sutter and Ethan Johnson Advance To Wrestling Semis

ADM wrestlers Sutter and Johnson move on to semifinals at Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Boys Wrestling Team sent four wrestlers to the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament, with seniors Grayson Sutter and Ethan Johnson advancing to the semifinals in their respective weight classes. Sutter won his first match in the 138-pound division, while Johnson won his 150-pound match by technical fall. Two other ADM wrestlers, Paxton Sutter and Henry Krug, were eliminated from the tournament.

Why it matters

The ADM wrestling program has a strong tradition, and sending multiple wrestlers to the state semifinals is an impressive accomplishment that highlights the team's depth and coaching. Advancing wrestlers to the later rounds of the state tournament can boost the school's profile and inspire younger wrestlers in the community.

The details

In the 138-pound division, Grayson Sutter defeated Valley, West Des Moines' Kash Kiner with a 13-3 major decision. In the 150-pound class, Ethan Johnson won his first match over Boone's Owen Thomas in a 19-4 technical fall. Paxton Sutter, a freshman competing at 106 pounds, lost his matches to Iowa City High's Jack Litton (11-1 major decision) and Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln's Braydon Tranmer (20-4 technical fall). Senior Henry Krug, wrestling at 165 pounds, was defeated by Boone's Brody Warrick in an 18-3 technical fall and then lost to Johnston's Kinnick Thompson in an 18-0 technical fall.

  • The Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament began on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • Grayson Sutter and Ethan Johnson advanced to the semifinals, which will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2026, starting at 5 pm.

The players

Grayson Sutter

A senior wrestler for the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Tigers, competing in the 138-pound weight class.

Ethan Johnson

A junior wrestler for the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Tigers, competing in the 150-pound weight class.

Paxton Sutter

A freshman wrestler for the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Tigers, competing in the 106-pound weight class.

Henry Krug

A senior wrestler for the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Tigers, competing in the 165-pound weight class.

Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Boys Wrestling Team

The high school wrestling team from Adel-DeSoto-Minburn, Iowa, which sent four wrestlers to the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament.

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What’s next

Grayson Sutter and Ethan Johnson will compete in the Class 3A semifinals on Thursday, February 20, 2026, starting at 5 pm.

The takeaway

The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn wrestling program has demonstrated its strength by sending multiple wrestlers to the state semifinals, a testament to the team's dedication, coaching, and talent. This success can inspire the local community and help grow the sport of wrestling in the region.