Two strong contenders for a 2021-22 Class 1 state medal in high school boys’ wrestling will be Marceline’s Hunter Nelson (right) at 182 pounds and Jaden Abongo (left) of Brookfield at 170 pounds. Seen squaring off against each other in a 170-pounds bout during the recent Gary Haag Invitational Tournament hosted by Brookfield, the two will try to take the necessary first step toward their state goals this weekend in the District 3 tournament at Higginsville. Nelson was state runnerup at 170 pounds last year and Abongo fourth at 145. (Martin Cupp/LCL FILE PHOTO)
By Paul Sturm, LCL Sports Editor Five Brookfield High School Bulldogs and four Marceline High Tigers hope to advance to the Class 1 state wrestling…
