02/22/2026
STATE TOURNAMENT RECAP – COLTON SHAFFER | 157 lbs
What a run in Des Moines for Colton at the 2026 Iowa High School Boys State Wrestling Tournament.
• First round – Bye
• Round of 16 – Won 7-3
• Quarterfinal – Won 1-0
• Semifinal – Lost 10-2
• Consolation Semifinal – Won by fall (2:38)
• 3rd Place Match – Won 7-1
After a tough semifinal setback, Colton responded the way competitors do — with grit, composure, and relentless pressure. A dominant pin in the consolation semis and a strong 7-1 win in the third-place match sealed an incredible finish.
Third in the state in class 3A at 157 pounds.
Proud of the fight, the growth, and the way he represented our program on the biggest stage.