Dieringer Closes in on Third WIAA Title

Alex Dieringer actually had to wrestle three full periods on Friday for the first time in this year's WIAA tournament, but his match was hardly competitive.

The Port Washington senior scored a 16-3 major decision over Ryan Gartner of Wilmot to advance to the 145-pound Division 1 championship match on Saturday at the Kohl Center.

Dieringer (43-0) takes on Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln junior Kasey Einerson (43-5) in the final match. Dieringer already has two WIAA crowns.

In the consolation bracket, Pirates senior Justin Meins (39-5) won two matches at 125 pounds, decisioning Austin Christenson of Waterford 4-3 and Jared Kust of Shawano 5-2. He wrestles Saturday morning against Jake Jaborek of Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln. Jake Maechtle had to forfeit his match, after doing the same in his second-round match Thursday.