Sports

Phillips IWCOA 2A Coach of the Year

Isaiah Torres, Writer • February 14, 2025

Coach Jake Phillips meets with his wrestlers in a huddle at the beginning of practice in January. The Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Assocation recently selected him 2A Coach of the Year.

Jake Phillips was honored to be awarded the IWCOA 2025 2A Coach of The Year. He was recognized for his leadership, dedication, and guidance for the young female wrestlers. Under his coaching the girls haven’t only become better athletes, but better people. They have learned how to fight adversity on and off the mat, because of Phillips. Junior Isaiah Torres spoke to him one on one about the honor.

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Isaiah Torres, Writer

Isaiah Torres is a junior at MCHS. He grew up in Lake Mills, but he moved to Mason CIty in the summer of his sophomore year. He is in football, wrestling, and rugby. He also enjoys playing video games and his favorite games are “Red Dead Redemption”, “Red Dead Redemption 2”, and “L.A Noire”. With a strong work ethic and a desire to make a positive impact, he has earned a reputation as a driven and compassionate person. Doesn’t really have any future plans, or dreams besides moving to Canada. Isaiah joined the class, because he wanted to get better at writing. He also wanted to see the world from other perspectives.