Appleton-area wrestlers poised to contend for state titles

Neenah’s Jacob Jungwirth comes up big in overtime as Rockets outlast Kimberly The Rockets’ 6-foot-7 junior had a number of key plays in OT to spark the Rockets to a 54-51 win over the Papermakers on Friday, Feb. 20. The WIAA state individual wrestling tournament for boys and girls will take place from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28 at the Kohl Center.Kaukauna's Liam Crook and Menasha's Lillie Banks are both aiming to win their third consecutive state titles.Neenah senior Declan Koch, a three-time state placer, seeks his first championship in his final season.Seven other area wrestlers who finished as runners-up last year are also competing for a gold medal. The state's top wrestlers head to the Kohl...