The 2024 Soldier Salute Wrestling Tournament, held on December 29-30 in Coralville, Iowa, showcased an incredible array of talent as some of the best wrestlers in the country battled fiercely for victories. The event attracted a large audience and generated significant excitement among fans and participants alike.

2024 Soldier Salute Results

Quarterfinals Highlights

125 lbs: Kysen Terukina (Iowa State) dominated Ethan Perryman (Iowa State) with a decisive 8-2 victory. Joey Cruz (Iowa) also performed admirably, edging out Daniel Guanajuato (SD State) with a narrow 4-2 win.

133 lbs: Drake Ayala (Iowa) continued the trend of excellence, defeating Garrett Grice (Iowa State) 6-2, while Kale Petersen (Iowa) secured a swift victory by fall over Max Leete (American) in just over six minutes.

141 lbs: Notable performances included Vance Vombaur (Minnesota) defeating Jace Rhodes (Iowa) 9-2 and Tyson Peach (SD State) overcoming Nikolaus O’Neill (North Carolina) by a score of 6-0.

149 lbs: Kyle Parco (Iowa) showcased his prowess with a technical fall against Kaemen Smith (Navy), finishing the match 18-3. This match exemplified the skill gap in the tournament.

157 lbs: Daniel Cardenas (Stanford) made a statement with a fall over Jeb Prechtel (Bellarmine) in a mere 2:42 minutes, emphasizing his potential as a standout wrestler.

Round of 16 Recap

The Round of 16 kept the audience on edge as several intense matches unfolded. Noteworthy battles included:

125 lbs: Kysen Terukina's resilience shone through as he narrowly defeated Garrett Rinken (Northern Iowa) by a score of 2-1.

133 lbs: The relentless performance of Drake Ayala continued as he achieved a technical fall over Trayce Eckman (Bellarmine) with a final score of 18-3.

174 lbs: Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) delivered an outstanding performance, finishing Silas Dailey (Minnesota) with a technical fall of 20-3, proving his dominance in the weight class.

Upcoming Schedule

Join us in anticipation of more exciting matches!

Friday, December 29 - Session 1: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Session 2: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Saturday, December 30 - Session 3: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Session 4: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Stay Tuned!

For those eager to catch all the upcoming matches, be sure to follow the tournament’s progress, and view the brackets on [Smoothcomp here](#). The 2024 Soldier Salute promises to deliver high-stakes action as we inch closer to finding this year’s champion!

Will your favorite wrestler emerge victorious? The tension is palpable as the tournament progresses. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!