Washington State Wrestling Mat Classic Delivers Thrilling Matchups Across All Classes
The 2026 WIAA State Wrestling Mat Classic wrapped up this past weekend with three days of intense competition, showcasing some of the best high school wrestlers Washington has to offer. Held February 19-21, the event featured wrestlers from multiple classifications competing for state supremacy on the mats, with several standout performances that will be remembered long after the final whistle.
Top Champions Crown Themselves in Heavyweight Divisions
The heavyweight divisions produced some of the most dramatic finishes of the tournament. In the Boys 2A 285-pound bracket, Kade West of Anacortes outlasted Landon Hamblin of Aberdeen in a hard-fought championship match, earning gold for the Seahawks program. West's dominance in the heavyweight class signals Anacortes as a wrestling powerhouse heading into the postseason.
The heavyweight action extended across classifications, with Jake Turner of Zillah capturing the Boys 1A 285-pound title over Ulysses Betancourt of Cashmere. Turner's victory demonstrates the depth of wrestling talent across Washington's smaller classifications. Meanwhile, Kenneth Daman of Forks won the Boys 1B/2B 285-pound championship against Carter Pease of River View, continuing Forks' wrestling tradition in the Olympic Peninsula region.
Girls Wrestling Continues Impressive Growth
Women's wrestling continues to grow in Washington, and the Mat Classic showcased impressive talent across multiple weight classes. Hailey Rains of Anacortes claimed the Girls 2A 235-pound title in a thrilling final against Charlene Underwood of Toppenish. Rains' victory adds to Anacortes' impressive medal haul across the tournament.
In the 1B/2B/1A 235-pound girls division, Aubrey Newberry of Kiona Benton defeated Nina Siribun of Raymond/South Bend, proving that girls wrestling is expanding beyond traditional strongholds. Both competitors brought intensity and technical skill to their championship bout, representing the future of WIAA girls wrestling.
Mid-Weight Champions Make Their Mark
The 215-pound and lighter divisions also produced memorable moments. Eli Policarpio of Chief Sealth won the Boys 2A 215-pound championship against Theo Stearns of North Kitsap in a competitive match that showcased excellent technique from both King County and Olympic Peninsula wrestling programs.
Lazarus McEwen of Capital High School competed in the Boys 3A 113-pound bracket, facing off against Colton Roberts of University Pro in the semifinals, bringing some of the tournament's most technical wrestling to the early rounds.
The 2026 WIAA State Wrestling Mat Classic demonstrated Washington's continued commitment to developing elite high school wrestlers across all classifications and genders. With FloWrestling providing live coverage and archived replays, fans and families across the state can follow their favorite competitors as wrestling season continues toward the WIAA state championships.
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