A full season breakdown highlights state-by-state power shifts, emerging parity in girls wrestling, and the programs producing the most nationally ranked athletes.
A full-season consensus report reveals where high school wrestling’s true power lies, from Pennsylvania’s overwhelming depth to California’s elite efficiency at the top.
Team USA wins five straight bouts to seize control, then withstands a furious Pennsylvania rally behind standout performances from Jayden James, Moses Mendoza and more.
2025-26 285-Pound Boys High School Wrestling National Champion:
Dreshaun Ross (Fort Dodge, IA) SR Deshaun Ross capped off his decorated career with a fourth Iow
2025-26 235-Pound Girls High School Wrestling National Champion:
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A dominant rise from 190 to 215 pounds, highlighted by a Super 32 title and a second straight 50-plus win season, cemented Jimmy Mastny as the nation’s top heavyweight-in-the-making.
An unblemished 129-0 career and a third straight state title cement Brooke Huffman’s dominance at 190 pounds, as the Wisconsin standout continues one of the sport’s most remarkable undefeated runs.
An unbeaten 47-0 season, an Ironman title, and wins over the nation’s elite propelled Michael White to the top of the 190-pound class, completing a dominant rise to No. 1.
A four-time California state champion who dominated in every setting, Leilani Lemus capped her career with authority, using elite wins and national success to claim the top spot at 170 pounds.
Back-to-back California state titles and a dominant Doc Buchanan run powered Mario Carini to the top of the 175-pound class, as the Poway standout proved himself against the nation’s best.
A perfect season, international medals, and wins over multiple top-ranked opponents cemented Ella Poalillo as the nation’s top 155-pounder, with the New Jersey star continuing her dominant rise on the global stage.
A U17 world champion with back-to-back unbeaten seasons, Jayden James dominated the nation’s toughest competition, cementing his place atop 165 pounds.
A generational force with world titles and a historic Triple Crown, Taina Fernandez continued her unmatched dominance, cementing her place atop the 145-pound class and among the sport’s all-time greats.
All Boys Wrestling National Champions, All-Americans & Final Rankings:
106 | 113 | 120 | 126 | 132 | 138 | 144 | 150 | 157 | 2025-26 157-Pound Boys High School
When CJ Composto walked off the mat as a three-time NCAA All-American last Saturday in Cleveland, finishing in seventh place at 141 pounds in the 2026 NCAA Wres
A dominant 42-1 campaign, national titles, and a Super 32 crown solidified Landri VonGonten as the nation’s top 135-pounder, with the Texas star firmly on track for a fourth state championship.
All Boys Wrestling National Champions, All-Americans & Final Rankings:
106 | 113 | 120 | 126 | 132 | 138 | 144 | 150 | 2025-26 150-Pound Boys High School Wrestl