Pella Boys Wrestlers Ready for Saturday's District Meet

The Dutch will compete at the Class 3A district meet in Norwalk this weekend.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Pella High School boys wrestling team will travel to Norwalk this Saturday to compete in the Class 3A district meet. The Dutch have not competed in two weeks and will face a field that includes the hosting Warriors, as well as several other schools. The top three wrestlers from each weight class will advance to next week's 3A state meet.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a major high school sport in Iowa, and the district meet is a crucial qualifier for the state tournament. Pella's wrestlers have been working hard all season and are looking to advance as many competitors as possible to the state meet, which is a major point of pride for the school and community.

The details

Pella will send 14 wrestlers to the district meet, including several who qualified for state last year. Key wrestlers for the Dutch include 106-pounder Carter Schroeder, 126-pounder Hudson Ritzert, 132-pounder Brayden Sundby, 138-pounder Dax Putz, 190-pounder Brecken Ritzert, and 215-pounder Carter Van Kley.

  • The district meet will take place this Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Matches are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

The players

Jay Pike

The head coach of the Pella High School boys wrestling team.

Carter Schroeder

A 106-pound wrestler for Pella with a 26-7 record and the Little Hawkeye Conference champion.

Hudson Ritzert

A 126-pound wrestler for Pella who qualified for the state meet in 2025 and has a 25-11 record this season.

Brayden Sundby

A 132-pound wrestler for Pella who qualified for the state meet in 2025 and has a 28-10 record this season.

Brecken Ritzert

A 190-pound wrestler for Pella who qualified for the state meet in 2025 and has a 25-9 record this season.

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What they’re saying

“The top three wrestlers from each weight class advance to next week's 3A state meet.”

— Jay Pike, Head Coach (kniakrls.com)

What’s next

The top three wrestlers from each weight class at the district meet will advance to the 3A state tournament next weekend.

The takeaway

Pella's boys wrestling team is primed for a strong showing at the district meet, with several returning state qualifiers looking to punch their ticket to the state tournament again this year. The Dutch have a deep and talented roster that should give them a chance to send a large contingent to the state meet and compete for team honors.