The Colorado high school wrestling state tournament takes place Thursday through Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver. Our staff will be there throughout the weekend, providing live coverage. Refresh this page for the latest updates and results.
Tournament info: Schedule, returning champions, undefeated wrestlers and marquee matchups
Day 1 headlines
- Months after severe bus crash, Central-Grand Junction wrestlers compete at Colorado state tournament
- How Bennett wrestling, once one of Colorado’s worst programs, became a perennial 3A contender
Friday’s semifinal matchups
Class 3A boys
106 pounds: Jeremiah Delacerda (Alamosa) vs. Dustin Alvarado (Mullen); Andrew Pedregon (Skyview) vs.Zayne Benson (Gunnison)
113 pounds: Joseph Gamez (La Junta) vs. Braxton Smith (Eaton); Josiah Orozco (Fort Lupton) vs. Ulysses Montes (Fort Morgan)
120 pounds: Blake Hawkins (Eaton) vs. Ayden Arellano (University); Benjamin Gomez (Wellington) vs. Isaiah Rodriguez (Fort Lupton)
126 pounds: Jordan Romero (Abraham Lincoln) vs. Louden Kindsfater (Eaton); Cooper Howell (Weld Central) vs. Jordan Gamez (La Junta)
132 pounds: Caycen Scholz (Bennett) vs. Trenton Mestas (Valley); Nathaniel Perkins (The Classical Academy) vs. Parker Wickam (Eaton)
138 pounds: Josiah Gonzales (Fort Lupton) vs. Diego Manriquez (Valley); Ethan Deal (Eaton) vs. Uriah Martinez (Alamosa)
144 pounds: Zach Benson (Gunnison) vs. Dylan Paris (Eaton); Enzo Hernandez (Jefferson) vs. Logan Vannest (Platte Valley)
150 pounds: Isaiah Gallegos (Jefferson) vs. Gavin Kitzman (Weld Central); Santos Nunez (La Junta) vs. Ethan Jordan (Bennett)
157 pounds: Samuel Johnson (Salida) vs. Tommy Cearns (Bennett); Adam Moore (Holy Family) vs. Colton Lucero (Pagosa Springs)
165 pounds: Paxton Pettinger (Eaton) vs. Ben Fritzler (Fort Morgan); William Ellerman (Weld Central) vs. Austin Ley (Brush)
175 pounds: Isaak Chavez (Mullen) vs. Jackson Schipfer (The Classical Academy); Rocky Hoffschneider (Valley) vs. Noah Westbrook (Bayfield)
190 pounds: Ritchie Bruno (Brush) vs. Spencer Smith (Centauri High); Estevan Loya (Mullen) vs. Jason Harrison (Platte Valley)
215 pounds: Deshaun Salazar (University) vs. Andrew Richins (The Classical Academy); Alex Mckenna (Delta) vs. Donavon Farrell (Berthoud)
285 pounds: Samuel Stockton (Resurrection Christian) vs. Mael Zannou (Fort Morgan); Hayden Kenney (The Classical Academy) vs. Champion Dyes (Mullen)
Class 2A boys
106 pounds: Emilio Vallejos (Rocky Ford) vs. Tallin Hall (North Fork); Layf Skadberg (Las Animas) vs. Mathieu Dean (Monte Vista)
113 pounds: Derreck Buford (Crowley County) vs. Jared Roberts (Cedaredge); Nathan Gonzales (Sedgwick County/Fleming) vs. Aven Bourriague (Ignacio)
120 pounds: Cash Martinez (Cedaredge) vs. Stockton Sharon (Fowler); Michael Archuleta (Center) vs. Cooper Edson (Sedgwick County/Fleming)
126 pounds: Orion Martinez (Las Animas) vs. Liam Martin (Cedaredge); Micah Horowitz (Peyton) vs. Bronson Hall (North Fork)
132 pounds: Gabriel Martinez (Las Animas) vs. Liam Deboer (Dayspring Christian Academy); Jackson Mccabe (Nucla) vs. Carter Jensen (Highland)
138 pounds: Forrest Craddock (Colorado Springs Christian) vs. Jax Kusel (Akron); Tyler Fehrenbach (Rocky Ford) vs. Taylor Torres (Walsenburg)
144 pounds: Tyler Varra (Highland) vs. Daxton Abernathy (Burlington); Kaleb Grauer (Akron) vs. Derick Sievertson (North Fork)
150 pounds: Austin Collins (Wray) vs. Jackson Dinsmore (Norwood); Bronson Damgaard (Fowler) vs. Elijah Martin (Dayspring Christian Academy)
157 pounds: Braeden Flores (North Fork) vs. Scout Humrich (Burlington); Landon Lockhart (West Grand) vs. Owen Harris (Sedgwick County/Fleming)
165 pounds: Lincoln Dekay (Ignacio) vs. Jesse James (Fowler); Cyrus Barkdoll (Wiggins) vs. Jason Saucedo (Burlington)
175 pounds: Abel Flowers (Buena Vista) vs. Joseph Noce (Dayspring Christian Academy); Levi Gibson (Crowley County) vs. Kolter Mann (Cedaredge)
190 pounds: Wyatt Chase (Highland) vs. Ben Riggleman (Wray); Daden Beauprez (Yuma) vs. Carlos Nunez (Limon)
215 pounds: Anthony Estrada (Burlington) vs. Keegan Martin (Swink); Jett Konkel (Springfield) vs. Carter Stromer (Buena Vista)
285 pounds: Omar Ocana (Rocky Ford) vs. Casen Pridemore (Buena Vista); Travis Gill (Cedaredge) vs. Spoke Carr Limon)
Class 4A girls
100 pounds: Acelyn Duran (Pueblo Central) vs. Addi Whaley (Soroco); Yliani Garcia (La Junta) vs. Kayleigh Reese (Calhan)
105: Emma Faczak (Bennett) vs. Jovanna Castro (Abraham Lincoln); Ariyah Alvarado (Skyview) vs. Lexi Thurmon (Coal Ridge)
110: Piper Montoya (Canon City) vs. Gabby Littlepage (Eagle Valley); Madison McElmeel (Severance) vs. Jamie Sharp (Wray)
115: Gizelle Meraz (Alamosa) vs. Isabella Ortiz (La Junta); CeJae Snyder (Montezuma-Cortez) vs. Gionna Duran (Pueblo Central)
120: Samantha Maestas (Alamosa) vs. Isabella Mares (Pueblo Central); Audali Martinez (Las Animas) vs. Alex Traenkle (Manitou Springs)
125: Alyssa Ornelas (Fort Lupton) vs. Arianna Antillon (Mullen); Nevaeh Cortez (Olathe) vs. Breezy Johnston (Holy Family)
130: Eila Schultz (Severance) vs. Santana Montez (Pueblo Central); Brooklyn Glende (Sedgwick County/Fleming) vs. Eleanor Thorson (Canon City)
135: Kate Doughty (Canon City) vs. Krysten Neil (Ignacio); Samaya Carreon (Arvada) vs. Addy Krug (Lamar)
140: Vivienne Gitke (Strasburg) vs. Annie Wilson (Sedgwick County/Fleming); Margaret Burrier (Evergreen) vs. Gracie Varner (Meeker)
145: Roxie Uhrig (Gunnison) vs. Ellie Ford (Meeker); Charlotte Ellerman (Weld Central) vs. Bree Tyler (Las Animas)
155: Madilyn Gitke (Strasburg) vs. Reese Davis (Rifle); Graci Baker (Holy Family) vs. Romie Uhrig (Gunnison)
170: Julianna Darmafall (Liberty Common) vs. Emily Hockaday (Moffat County); Vivienne Combee (Canon City) vs. Ruth LeBlanc (Meeker)
190: Valancia Bentrott (Evergreen) vs. Geseliya Sanchez (Yuma); Jazlynn Duran (Las Animas) vs. Laykyn Baxstrom (Pagosa Springs)
235: Cheyenne Becker (Woodland Park) vs. Toryn Neugebauer (Holly); Zahara Thompson (Arvada) vs. Elizabeth Gallegos (Las Animas)
Updates
8:48 p.m.: And here’s the team standings after Day 1 of the larger classifications: In Class 5A, powerhouse Pomona (seeking its eighth straight title) already has a commanding lead as the Panthers advanced 11 of their 14 wrestlers to the semifinals. In Class 4A, Air Academy (62 points) and Pueblo East (61) sit atop the leaderboard, with Roosevelt (49.5) lurking. In Class 5A girls, Grand Junction Central (60.5) is first, Pomona (52) is second and Chatfield (41) is third, with the Warriors in control of their own destiny with seven wrestlers in the semifinals. — Kyle Newman
5:46 p.m.: Heading into Friday’s semifinals in the lower classes, Cedaredge (55 points) leads Class 2A, with North Fork (50), Burlington (45.5) and Rocky Ford (44.5) close behind. In Class 3A, Eaton’s built up a huge lead with 83.5 points, with the closest behind the Reds being Fort Lupton at 42.5. In girls Class 4A, Pueblo Central (57.5) is in first with Las Animas (45.5) in second. — Kyle Newman
3:22 p.m.: Itap the dream of any high school wrestler: A perfect season to claim a state championship. There are 10 female wrestlers at this weekend’s state tournament aiming for an unbeaten season, but something will have to give in two 5A divisions. In the 100-pound division, Pomona’s Justice Gutierrez and Sand Creek’s Peggy Dean look destined to clash in the final. Dean, the No. 2 seed, is 38-0 this season. Gutierrez, the two-time defending state champion, hasn’t lost a match since her freshman year, owning a three-year record of 112-1. There’s also the looming showdown between Pomona senior Timberly Martinez, the only wrestler at Ball Arena this weekend with an opportunity to win state titles in all four years, and Brighton’s Matilda Hruby. Hruby, a perfect 25-0 this season after beating Martinez twice, is aiming for her third state title. — Nate Peterson
3:10 p.m.: In a normal year, Colorado usually has a few great freshmen worth keeping tabs on at the state tournament. But this season, the freshman class is stacked with premier wrestlers across all classifications who could all win state titles. As Thursday’s quarterfinals lead into Friday’s semifinals, keep an eye on these youngsters, who should cruise through the initial couple rounds: Adams City’s Jax Quintana (113 pounds), Fort Lupton’s Josiah Orozco (113), Pueblo East’s Urijah Duran (113), Air Academy’s Dylan Saba (120), Eaton’s Parker Wickam (132), Pomona’s Donovan Symalla (157) and Crowley County’s Levi Gibson (175). All of them are ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in their weight by On The Mat coming into state. — Kyle Newman
2:03 p.m.: There are three returning champions in the Class 2A boys field: Cedaredge’s Jared Roberts (113 pounds), Cedaredge’s Cash Martinez (120 pounds), and Wray’s Austin Collins (150 pounds). Collins is a two-time champion, winning state titles at 126 pounds in 2024 and 132 pounds in 2025. All three defending champions cruised through their opening round matches on Thursday. Roberts pinned Radley Thomas of Wiggins School District in 3 minutes, 14 seconds, Martinez pinned Aden Gallegos of Sierra Grande/Centennial in 1 minute, 28 seconds and Collins pinned Akash Murchadha of North Fork High School in 55 seconds. There’s also a battle of the unbeatens brewing at 215 pounds in 2A with Buena Vista’s Carter Stromer (39-0) and Burlington’s Anthony Estrada (35-0) in the bracket. Estrada won his opening match on Thursday with a pin of Wray’s Yariel Aguilar Servin in 2 minutes, 27 seconds, while Stromer pinned North Park’s Levi Seely in 40 seconds. — Nate Peterson
1:46 p.m.: As the Class 2A preliminaries are in full swing, keep an eye on the team race in this classification. Cedaredge won its first title last year, and could repeat. But there are four other squads capable of making a run at the crown, and it will likely come down to who performs the best on the consolation side of the bracket as well as in Saturday night’s championships. North Fork, Highland, Rocky Ford and Meeker — a team that was unranked by On The Mat in the preseason but climbed to No. 3 entering the tournament — all have a legitimate shot to challenge Cedaredge’s reign. — Kyle Newman
12:30 p.m.: The 2026 state tournament begins Thursday at Ball Arena. There are 52 returning champions and 19 unbeaten wrestlers among the field of more than 1,300 qualifiers.
There’s one wrestler in the field chasing a fourth state championship (Pomona senior Timberly Martinez) and several others looking to climb another rung on the ladder. There have been 33 boys and two girls to win four state titles in Colorado wrestling history, most recently Fowler’s Traven Sharon last year. Martinez, who is in the Class 5A 155-pound weight class, won at 130 as a freshman, 135 as a sophomore and 140 as a junior.
But she faces a significant obstacle to achieving the feat: Brighton junior Matilda Hruby, who seeks her third title. Hruby beat Martinez 5-2 in the Eaglecrest Girls Invite in December, then beat her again at the Tiara Challenge in January, 10-9. They will likely meet in the finals.
With 1,344 wrestlers competing at Ball Arena across six different classifications (four for boys and two for girls), 16 individuals who have wrestled at least 20 matches are going for a perfect season.
Those girls wrestlers are: Pomona’s Justice Gutierrez (5A, 100 pounds), Sand Creek’s Peggy Dean (5A, 100), Prairie View’s Jaydin Cuevas (5A, 115), Vista PEAK’s Amelia Bacon (5A, 125), Chatfield’s Ryen Hickey (5A, 145), Brighton’s Matilda Hruby, Grand Junction Central’s Shylee Tuzon (5A 170), Broomfield’s Shayla Martinez (5A 190), Canon City’s Kate Doughty (4A 135) and Strasburg’s Vivienne Gitke (4A 140).
The boys going for perfection are: Brighton’s Ollin Quintana (5A 175), Gunnison’s Zach Benson (3A 144), Salida’s Samuel Johnson (3A 157), Resurrection Christian’s Samuel Stockton (3A 285), Buena Vista’s Carter Stromer (2A 215) and Burlington’s Anthony Estrada (2A 215).
The Class 2A and 3A boys and 4A girls preliminary matches take place from noon to 4:30 p.m., while 4A and 5A boys and 5A girls matches run from 5-9 p.m. Tickets for the tournament can only be purchased online. . — The Denver Post
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For results from the preliminary rounds on Day 1 of the tournament, find the official CHSAA brackets for the Ի. On the final two days of the tournament, we’ll have live championship bracket results on this page.
