Four Newton Wrestlers Qualify for State Tournament

Kent Montgomery, Aiden Robson, Lane Rozendaal, and Nick Milburn earn spots at the Class 3A state wrestling championships.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Four wrestlers from Newton High School have qualified for the 2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Wrestling Championships. Kent Montgomery won the 120-pound district title, while Aiden Robson (150 pounds), Lane Rozendaal (165 pounds), and Nick Milburn (215 pounds) all earned second and third-place finishes to punch their tickets to the state tournament.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the state wrestling tournament is a significant achievement for high school athletes, as it represents the culmination of a season's worth of hard work and dedication. Newton's strong showing at the district qualifier demonstrates the strength of their wrestling program and the caliber of talent they have developed.

The details

At the District Qualifying Meet in Iowa City, Kent Montgomery won the 120-pound title by fall in 2:41. Aiden Robson (150 pounds) and Lane Rozendaal (165 pounds) both finished as district runners-up, while Nick Milburn (215 pounds) placed third to earn his state tournament berth. Newton finished fifth as a team with 114.5 points.

  • The 2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Wrestling Championships will be held from Wednesday, February 26 through Saturday, February 29 at the Wells Fargo Arena.
  • The District Qualifying Meet took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Kent Montgomery

A Newton High School wrestler who won the 120-pound district title and qualified for the state tournament.

Aiden Robson

A Newton High School wrestler who finished as the district runner-up at 150 pounds and qualified for the state tournament.

Lane Rozendaal

A Newton High School wrestler who finished as the district runner-up at 165 pounds and qualified for the state tournament.

Nick Milburn

A Newton High School wrestler who placed third at 215 pounds to qualify for the state tournament.

Newton High School

The school that had four wrestlers qualify for the 2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Wrestling Championships.

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What’s next

The four Newton wrestlers will compete at the 2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Wrestling Championships from February 26-29 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

The takeaway

Newton High School's strong performance at the district qualifier demonstrates the depth and talent of their wrestling program, with four athletes earning spots at the prestigious state tournament. This achievement highlights the hard work and dedication of the Newton wrestlers and their coaching staff, and will undoubtedly inspire the community to rally behind their team as they compete for state titles.