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Duff, Connover, & Frain Honored By IWCOA

By Chris Varney Feb 4, 2026 | 2:04 PM

(Area) — The Iowa Wrestling Coaches & Officials Association has named its Southwest District Coaches of the Year.

Casey Connover of Riverside was named the Class 1A District Coach of the Year.  Tim Duff of Atlantic is the 2A District Coach of the Year.  Adam Manz of Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln is the 3A District Coach of the Year.

In addition, Darrell Frain of Riverside was named the Southwest District Athletic Director of the Year.

The IWCOA are in the middle of selecting the Southwest District Wildcard – Tyler Christensen  of Audubon is a finalist.  The voting will conclude on Thursday.

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