Jesup reaches finals in Class 1A State Duals

J-Hawks make first-ever finals appearance after defeating Lake Mills in semifinals

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Jesup wrestling program has reached the finals of the Class 1A State Duals for the first time in program history. The J-Hawks defeated Lake Mills 48-22 in the semifinals, led by senior standouts like three-time state medalist Cooper Hinz and two-time state medalist Ayden Bergman. Jesup will now face 15-time State Duals champion Don Bosco in the championship match.

Why it matters

Reaching the State Duals finals is a major milestone for the Jesup wrestling program, which has been building towards this moment for years under first-year head coach Levi Vogel. The J-Hawks have a talented and experienced senior class that has put in countless hours of work, and this finals appearance represents the payoff for their dedication.

The details

In the semifinals, Jesup routed Lake Mills 48-22, with six J-Hawks winning by fall and Bergman earning a technical fall victory. Jesup opened the day with a 52-19 win over Nasua-Plainfield in the quarterfinals. The J-Hawks will now face powerhouse Don Bosco, which has won the State Duals title 15 times, in the championship match.

  • Jesup defeated Lake Mills 48-22 in the 1A State Duals semifinals on Saturday.
  • Jesup will face Don Bosco in the 1A State Duals championship match on Saturday at 6 p.m.

The players

Jesup

The Jesup wrestling program is making its first-ever appearance in the Class 1A State Duals finals.

Levi Vogel

Jesup's first-year head coach, who was previously an assistant under former coach Matt Gross.

Cooper Hinz

A three-time state medalist for Jesup who has committed to wrestle at Michigan.

Ayden Bergman

A two-time state medalist for Jesup who won by technical fall in the semifinals.

Don Bosco

The 15-time State Duals champion that Jesup will face in the finals.

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What they’re saying

“It means everything. This is something we have been working toward for the entire year. We have had our eyes set on making the championship and contending for a state title. This class, this set of boys have put so many hours, so much work in over the past four or five years. It has paid off.”

— Levi Vogel, Jesup Head Coach (thegazette.com)

“I'm thrilled. Very excited for this moment.”

— Ayden Bergman, Jesup Senior (thegazette.com)

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