By Alex Strouf for The Denmark News

MADISON – Denmark senior Gabe Wertel was skeptical when the idea of the 205-pound senior wrestling as a heavyweight was brought up by his coaches.

Turns out it was a pretty darn good decision.

By Alex Strouf for The Denmark News

MADISON - Denmark senior Gabe Wertel was skeptical when the idea of the 205-pound senior wrestling as a heavyweight was brought up by his coaches.

Turns out it was a good decision.

By KELLY FENTON

The Denmark News

DENMARK – There is an undeniable pattern to Ethan Schwartz state tournament wrestling success and it all points toward something even more special in 2021.

By KELLY FENTON

The Denmark News

DENMARK – There is an undeniable pattern to Ethan Schwartz state tournament wrestling success and it all points toward something even more special in 2021.

By KELLY FENTON

The Denmark News

DENMARK – There is an undeniable pattern to Ethan Schwartz state tournament wrestling success and it all points toward something even more special in 2021.

By KELLY FENTON

The Denmark News

DENMARK – There is an undeniable pattern to Ethan Schwartz state tournament wrestling success and it all points toward something even more special in 2021.

(L-R) Coach Ben Theim, Coach John Goral, Gabe Wertel, and Head Coach Tim Kapinos of the Denmark wrestling team following Wertel's semifinal win at the 77th annual WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.Photo and story by Alex Strouf for The Denmark News

MADISON - Gabe Wertel has been on a mission for the last three wrestling seasons.

(L-R) Coach Ben Theim, Coach John Goral, Gabe Wertel, and Head Coach Tim Kapinos of the Denmark wrestling team following Wertel's semifinal win at the 77th annual WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.Photo and story by Alex Strouf for The Denmark News

Gabe Wertel has been on a mission for the last three wrestling seasons.

(L-R) Coach Ben Theim, Coach John Goral, Gabe Wertel, and Head Coach Tim Kapinos of the Denmark wrestling team following Wertel's semifinal win at the 77th annual WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.Photo and story b

(L-R) Coach Ben Theim, Coach John Goral, Gabe Wertel, and Head Coach Tim Kapinos of the Denmark wrestling team following Wertel's semifinal win at the 77th annual WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.Photo and story by Alex Strouf for The Denmark News

Gabe Wertel has been on a mission for the last three wrestling seasons.

(L-R) Coach Ben Theim, Coach John Goral, Gabe Wertel, and Head Coach Tim Kapinos of the Denmark wrestling team following Wertel's semifinal win at the 77th annual WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.Photo and story by Alex Strouf for The Denmark News

MADISON - Gabe Wertel has been on a mission for the last three wrestling seasons.

(L-R) Coach Ben Theim, Coach John Goral, Gabe Wertel, and Head Coach Tim Kapinos of the Denmark wrestling team following Wertel's semifinal win at the 77th annual WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.Photo and story by Alex Strouf for The Denmark News

Gabe Wertel has been on a mission for the last three wrestling seasons.

(L-R) Coach Ben Theim, Coach John Goral, Gabe Wertel, and Head Coach Tim Kapinos of the Denmark wrestling team following Wertel's semifinal win at the 77th annual WIAA state individual wrestling tournament.Photo and story by Alex Strouf for The Denmark News

Gabe Wertel has been on a mission for the last three wrestling seasons.