Alexandria Boys Lead Class 1A-4A at State Wrestling Tournament

Eight Alexandria wrestlers advance to championship semifinals on first day of competition in Huntsville.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Alexandria boys wrestling team stands in first place in the Class 1A-4A division after the first day of the AHSAA state wrestling tournament in Huntsville. The Valley Cubs piled up 73 points, 12 more than defending champion Tallassee. Reigning runner-up Weaver is third with 58.5 points. Alexandria advanced eight wrestlers to the championship semifinals, while Tallassee has six and Weaver has five.

Why it matters

This is a significant achievement for the Alexandria wrestling program, which is seeking its first state title. The team's strong performance on the opening day puts them in a good position to potentially capture the championship. The tournament also features several other top-performing area teams and individual wrestlers.

The details

Alexandria's semifinalists include Jeremy Lambert (120), Ryker Houston (126), Johnathan Santos (132), Jaden Whittaker (138), Dion Guy (144), Kion Guy (150), Ethan Maxwell (165) and Owen Cromer (190). Christian Jones (157) remains alive in the consolation bracket. Tallassee has six in semifinals and two in consolations, while Weaver's five semifinalists include Haiden Hise (138), Dylan Brown (165), Gianluca Torres (175), Dalton Fink (190) and Zach Hooks (215). Peyton Andrews (132) and Gabriel Snyder (157) remain alive in consolations for Weaver.

  • The first-day action in the AHSAA state wrestling tournament took place on Thursday.
  • Competition will resume on Friday.

The players

Alexandria

The Alexandria boys wrestling team, seeking its first state title, currently leads the Class 1A-4A division after the first day of the AHSAA state wrestling tournament.

Tallassee

The defending champion in the Class 1A-4A division, Tallassee currently stands in second place after the first day of competition.

Weaver

The reigning runner-up in the Class 1A-4A division, Weaver is currently in third place after the first day of the state tournament.

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What’s next

Competition will resume on Friday, with the boys' 1A-4A matches concluding and the girls' Class 1A-5A competition starting later on Thursday.

The takeaway

The strong performance by the Alexandria boys wrestling team on the opening day of the state tournament puts them in a prime position to potentially capture their first state championship. The competition remains fierce, with defending champion Tallassee and runner-up Weaver also performing well, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament.