“Tucker is a great addition to our program,” Dresser said. “He’s a proven winner and has had a lot of success at the high school level. He will elevate the level of competition and we’re excited to get him into the room.
Stangel was a two-time Iowa High School state champion and four-time placewinner at Osage. He was named the 2024 Dan Gable Class 2A Mr. Wrestler of the Year after a 54-0 senior season which ended with his second state title.
Projected as a 157-pounder, Stangel posted a 184-9 high school record and finished with back back-to-back undefeated state titles (54-0 as a senior and 40-0 as a junior).
Stangel also placed fourth at the state tournament as a freshman and third as a sophomore.