The Bettendorf High School Wrestling Team sent only two students, brothers Anthony and Alex Bribriesco, to the state meet.
Anthony, a 152-pound wrestler, lost in his first match against the defending state champion, Johnny Galloway. Alex, a 130-pound wrestler, also failed to advance past the first round. Bettendorf tied with one point for 52nd place with Davenport Central at the tournament.
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