Dreshaun Ross
Dreshaun Ross of Fort Dodge, Iowa was a four-time Iowa state champion for Fort Dodge High School with a 146-2 career record.
The son of Amy and Andre Ross, he will continue his wrestling career at Oklahoma State University.
He won his last 144 matches, including undefeated seasons as a sophomore, junior and senior, and won every match as a senior by fall or technical fall. He was selected to receive the Dan Gable Wrestler of the Year Award twice and was named the outstanding wrestler at the Iowa state tournament.
Ross was a six-time Tulsa Nationals champion and earned the prestigious Trinity Award five times. He was a Junior Nationals champion in 2022, 2023 and 2025, winning the 16U title as a 14-year-old and the 15U Greco-Roman and freestyle titles.
He was first-team all-state in football in 2024 and 2026 and was also named first-team academic all-state.
A member of the student advisory committee, he also volunteered at youth clubs and tournaments.
Awards:
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Year
2026
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Award
Bob Steenlage Iowa High School Wrestler of the Year
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Chapter/Region
National
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Year
2026
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Award
Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award
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Chapter/Region
Midwest, Iowa
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