Washington State Wrestling Mat Classic Crowns Champions Across Multiple Classes
The 2026 WIAA (Washington State) Wrestling Mat Classic delivered three days of intense competition from February 19-21, showcasing the depth of talent across Washington's wrestling programs. Athletes from classes 1A, 2A, and 1B/2B squared off at the state tournament, with champions emerging in numerous weight classes and divisions.
Elite Performances Headline the Mat
Several standout wrestlers delivered championship-caliber performances that will be remembered long after the final whistle. In the girls 2A 235 lbs division, Hailey Rains from Anacortes High School captured the state title with a dominant victory over Charlene Underwood of Toppenish High School. The Anacortes wrestling program continues to build momentum with multiple state champions across both boys and girls programs.
On the boys side, Kade West of Anacortes High School proved his heavyweight dominance in the 2A 285 lbs championship match against Landon Hamblin of Aberdeen High School. Both programs have established themselves as wrestling powerhouses in their respective regions.
Eli Policarpio from Chief Sealth High School secured a hard-fought victory in the boys 2A 215 lbs final against Theo Stearns of North Kitsap High School, showcasing the competitive nature of the upper weight classes. In the 1B/2B 285 lbs division, Kenneth Daman of Forks High School claimed his state championship over Carter Pease from River View High School.
Girls Wrestling Continues Upward Trajectory
Girls wrestling in Washington continues to grow with impressive performances across multiple classifications. Aubrey Newberry from Kiona Benton High School dominated the girls 1B/2B/1A 235 lbs weight class with a championship victory over Nina Siribun representing Raymond/South Bend High School. These athletes represent the expanding opportunities for female wrestlers throughout Washington state.
The 2A boys 150 lbs championship round featured a thrilling matchup between Glenny Black of Aberdeen High School and Emony Villa-Johnson from Marysville Pilchuck High School, highlighting the talent emerging from both the south and north regions of the state.
The 1A 285 lbs championship saw Jake Turner from Zillah High School face off against Ulysses Betancourt of Cashmere High School in an impressive display of heavyweight wrestling technique and conditioning.
Looking Ahead
With FloWrestling providing comprehensive coverage and archived replays available for subscribers, the 2026 WIAA State Wrestling Mat Classic showcased Washington's wrestling community at its finest. These state champions have proven they belong among the elite wrestlers in their respective classes, and many will look to carry their momentum into regional competitions and potential national tournaments. The wrestling culture in Washington continues to thrive, with programs from Aberdeen and Anacortes to Chief Sealth and beyond producing champions who represent the state with pride on the mat.
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