Ryder Block of Waverly-Shell Rock (Iowa) committed to the Hawks following the huge recruiting weekend in October of 2021. I kept saying that Block was underrated last year. That is not the case this year. Block is a member of the Class of 2023 that I have claimed to be the best recruiting class in the history of Iowa Wrestling.
Block is a two-time state champion and a runner-up at WSR. He looked great in winning a Junior national title in freestyle in Fargo this summer at 138. Now the rankings have arrived. Block is currently #3 at 138 by MatScouts after being ranked #1 this fall.
I see Block being at 141-149 for his career. It is always a guess as to how much a wrestler will grow and develop. Regardless of the weight, Block has a familiar background for recent recruits. He is from Iowa and Sebolt trained (SWA).
I believe Block has a real good to great future in store in the Black and Gold of Iowa. He has the combination of the skill set, background, work ethic, and the life long desire to be a Hawkeye.
As I have done for years I will post a blog on Friday with a schedule of where our recruits will be competing for the upcoming weekend and follow up blog with results.
Fri/Sat, Dec 2-3 – at Dan Gable Donnybrook (Coralville)
Thurs, Dec 8 – Waukon
Sat, Dec 10 – at Frank Baltzley Invitational (Johnston)
Thurs, Dec 15 – at Crestwood
Fri/Sat Dec 16-17 – at Battle of Waterloo
Thurs Jan 5 – Decorah
Sat Jan 7 – at Tripoli Invitational
Thurs Jan 12 – Charles City
Sat Jan 14 – at Bob Sharp Invitational (Ankeny)
Thurs Jan 19 – at New Hampton
Sat Jan 21 – at Ed Winger Invitational (Urbandale)
Sat Jan 28 – at Northeast Iowa Conference Tournament (Waukon)
Sat Feb 11 – at Districts (Cedar Rapids Jefferson)
Wed-Sat Feb 15-18 – at State (Des Moines)
It is great to be an Iowa Wrestling fan.
Go Hawks!
