The Iowa Hawkeyes achieved an impressive 14-1 record in their regular wrestling season, with their sole loss coming at the hands of Penn State. A considerable amount of wrestling preparation has been underway for the NCAA championships, with Kyle Parco being one of the notable competitors. The Iowa wrestling star triumphed over Dylan Gilcher in the 149 lbs category and was then prepared for a showdown with Oregon State’s Ethan Stiles.
Despite a valiant effort, Parco succumbed to his opponent with a score of 8-0 after taking injury time at the conclusion of the first period. This unexpected scene left numerous wrestling enthusiasts taken aback, as they had anticipated much greater performance from the Hawkeyes standout.
In a surprising turn of events, college wrestling enthusiasts received an unexpected update from Ross Bartachek on X, who reported, “Kyle Parco’s season is done. This morning he medically forfeited his consolation match.” It was, without a doubt, the concluding year of NCAA wrestling eligibility for Kyle Parco. He started his journey at Fresno State before transferring to Arizona State. However, he soon found himself in competition for the University of Iowa.
Throughout these years, Parco garnered numerous accolades, including being a four-time All-American and a three-time Pac-12 Champion in the 149 lbs division. After delivering standout performances, he earned the fifth seed at 149 pounds for the upcoming 2025 NCAA Championships.
Recall the moment when coach Tom Brands delivered his assessment for his team, asserting, “I think you have to be looking forward. You evaluate, you look forward, you get better. You have to really look forward to the competition, not just because the date is on the calendar, but because you are excited to compete at the national championships.”
Kyle Parco’s season is done. This morning he medically forfeited his consolation match pic.twitter.com/LCROE3o9b2
— Ross Bartachek (@rossbchek) March 21, 2025
Brands exudes confidence. As his wrestlers stepped onto the grand stage of college wrestling, he radiated pride for their achievements, all the while eagerly anticipating the best for his own wrestler. Nonetheless, this specific update would have devastated the coach, much like it did for numerous fans.
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