Lodahl finishes shy of making podium at State

Cadott senior Kaleb Lodahl (213 pounds) wrestled his heart out at State competition, Feb. 27-March 1, but it wasn’t enough and he finished without making the podium. Lodahl walks away with an impressive 148 wins in his high school career, as well as qualifying for State three times. Photo by Nathaniel Underwood

By Ginna Young

As the lone competitor at State wrestling, Feb. 27-March 1, Cadott senior Kaleb Lodahl (113 pounds) went in with some experience under his belt, as a three-time qualifier.

“I am incredibly proud of Kaleb and all he has achieved during his time as a Hornet,” said coach Josh Spaeth. “He has made tremendous strides, as both an athlete and a person.

That previous experience was needed, as he faced Lomira’s Jordan Lisiecki, but fell, in a close 3-0 decision.

He then moved onto the consolation round, where he went up against Josue Azuara, of Weyauwega, winning that match, by technical fall. Lodahl then wrestled Shiocton’s Holdyn Volkman, for a chance to be in the fifth place match, but it wasn’t to be and Lodahl’s high school career ended there, just short of a podium spot.

Over his 4 years, Lodahl collected 148 wins.

“Although this may not have been the outcome he hoped for, I have no doubt he will bounce back and tackle his next challenge, with the heart of a true champion,” said Spaeth. “Kaleb has so much to be proud of.”