Mark Reiland       

HIGH SCHOOL: Mark Reiland attended Eagle Grove High School and lived in or near Eagle Grove, Iowa. He was runner-up in 1985, then won the 145-pound Class 2A title as a junior in 1986 and capped his high school career with the 155 crown in 1987, helping his team to consecutive team titles under his dad, Marv Reiland.

COLLEGE: He was a two-time All-American, placing fourth at 158 as a freshman. Coming off an injury-shortened sophomore season, he topped off his career with a national title as a junior in 1991, winning the 167-pound national title. His pin of Ohio State’s Kevin Randleman in the finals is regarded as one of the most thrilling finals moments in Iowa wrestling history.

He won 44 matches in 1991, which ranks third in single-season victories for the Hawkeyes. He also won the program’s Mike Howard award presented to the team’s Most Valuable Wrestler. He posted 18 pins in a season twice during his Hawkeye career, tying for 10th in single-season pins. His 45 career pins is tied for ninth all-time at Iowa.

OTHER: He transitioned into coaching and turned Iowa City West into a perennial power, winning seven state team titles.

Born 3/25/1969 and died on 12/8/2021 at the age of 52.