A clipping from Industrial News, dated January 18, 1989, highlighting the Iaeger High School wrestling team’s strong season. The article reports that the Cubs had an 8–2 record in dual meets, with victories over Fayetteville, Mullens, Independence, and Meadow Bridge. It also mentions tournament success at the Independence Invitational and the Beckley Newspapers Invitational, where Iaeger wrestlers placed in several weight classes.

Named wrestlers in the article include Michael Johnson Jr., Teddy Bailey Jr., David Shirley, Raymond Reynolds, Danny Ynacay, Brian Bailey Jr., Troy Thomas Jr., Billy Vernatter, Timmy Riffe, Tony Cline, and Tommy Poore Jr. The article also notes that Brian Bailey and Danny Ynacay placed second at the Independence Invitational, while Teddy Bailey and Billy Vernatter placed fourth. At the Beckley Newspapers Invitational, Teddy Bailey placed second in the 119 lb. class, Brian Bailey placed third in the 152 lb. class, and Michael Johnson placed fourth in the 103 lb. class.

The Cubs were coached by longtime wrestling coach Harold “Sandy” Bright, who had led the program for 14 consecutive years. The article also notes that Iaeger had the distinction of having the only female assistant coach in the region, possibly the state.