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Miller-Meeks Recognizes State Champion Wrestlers on House Floor

March 9, 2021
Press Release

 

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, March 9th, 2021, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02)spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize the nine student-athletes in the Second District who won state championships in wrestling at last month’s tournament in Des Moines.

The Second District’s state champions were:

  • Dustin Bohren, Bettendorf High School, 3A 126lbs, 26-2
  • Hunter Garvin, Iowa City West High School, 3A 138lbs, 16-0
  • Bradley Hill, Bettendorf High School, 3A 220lbs, 28-0
  • Ben Kueter, Iowa City High School, 3A 195lbs, 11-0
  • Matthew Lewis, Centerville High School, 2A 145lbs, 37-4
  • Griffin Liddle, Bettendorf High School, 3A 285lbs, 27-1
  • Marcel Lopez, New London High School, 1A 120lbs, 60-0
  • Hayden Taylor, Solon High School, 2A 160lbs, 39-0
  • Kobe Simon, West Liberty High School, 2A 220lbs, 37-3

Click here to watch Miller-Meeks full remarks or read them below:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of nine young men in my district.

Because schools in Iowa are open for in-person learning, our young men and women are able to participate in sports, and I am able to rise today to honor their recent achievements of winning Iowa state championships in wrestling.

Dustin Bohren, Bradley Hill, and Griffin Liddle of Bettendorf, Hunter Garvin of Iowa City West, Ben Kueter of City High in Iowa City, Matthew Lewis of Centerville, Hayden Taylor of Solon, Kobe Simon of West Liberty, and Marcel Lopez of New London, each won state championships last month in Des Moines.

Wrestling, we think in Iowa were the center of the universe, and it comes to wrestling we are, but we do give a nod to a certain Representative from Ohio.

Wrestling and Dan Gable are as much a part of Iowa's unique history and culture as corn, first in the nation caucuses, Casey's breakfast pizza, and of course, Chuck Grassley.

Before the pandemic fans would cram into gyms across the state to watch our local teams compete.

For the lucky few who made it to the state tournament, thousands would travel from all 99 counties to watch.

These young men and women have marked their place in Iowa history, and I could not be prouder than to represent them in Congress.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back.

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