Rogers Dominates Arkansas 6A Girls Wrestling States; Searcy Wins 5A Crown

Rogers crowns 8 champions, Searcy claims 5 titles in impressive state tournament performances

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Arkansas girls wrestling state championships saw dominant showings from two powerhouse programs. Rogers High School crowned 8 individual champions and ran away with the 6A team title, while Searcy High School won 5 weight classes and the 5A team championship.

Why it matters

Arkansas has a thriving girls wrestling scene, with enough participation to support separate 5A and 6A divisions. The state tournament results showcase the depth of talent in the state and highlight rising stars who could make an impact on the national stage in the coming years.

The details

In 6A, Rogers High School was unstoppable, crowning champions in 8 of the 14 weight classes. Led by individual titlists like Ashley Thompson, Anna Dux, and Heidi Benefield, the Mountaineers racked up 218.5 team points to easily outdistance runner-up Central High School. Bentonville and Har-Ber High Schools also had strong showings, with multiple individual champions and finalists. The 5A division was dominated by Searcy High School, which crowned 5 individual champions and amassed 216 team points - over 100 more than runner-up Van Buren. Searcy's champions included Tianti Whitfield, McKenna Likert, Emerson Pulley, Isabella Pinson, and Gracie Bailey. Lake Hamilton and Mountain Home also had multiple champions in the 5A tournament.

  • The Arkansas girls wrestling state championships took place on February 15-16, 2026.

The players

Rogers High School

A dominant program that crowned 8 individual champions and won the 6A team title.

Searcy High School

The 5A team champion, winning 5 individual titles and amassing over 100 more points than the runner-up.

Ashley Thompson

A Rogers High School wrestler who won the 155-pound 6A title.

Anna Dux

A Rogers High School wrestler who won the 130-pound 6A championship.

Heidi Benefield

A Rogers High School wrestler who won the 190-pound 6A title.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The dominant performances by Rogers and Searcy in the Arkansas girls wrestling state championships showcase the depth of talent in the state and the potential for these programs to produce national-caliber wrestlers in the coming years.