Lassen High School Wrestlers Shine at CIF State Championships

Historic Female Placement Achieved by Marley Smith

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Three wrestlers from Lassen High School competed at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Wrestling Championships in Bakersfield, California. While Dathen Moore and Quentin Maumoynier did not place, Marley Smith made history by becoming the first female wrestler from Lassen High School to earn a state placing, finishing in sixth place.

Why it matters

Lassen High School's wrestling program has continued to grow and develop, with its wrestlers now competing at the state level. Marley Smith's achievement is particularly significant, as it marks a milestone for the school's girls wrestling program and demonstrates the increasing participation and success of female wrestlers in the sport.

The details

Lassen High School sent three wrestlers to the CIF State Wrestling Championships: Dathen Moore, Quentin Maumoynier, and Marley Smith. Moore and Maumoynier competed but did not place on the podium, while Marley Smith finished in sixth place, becoming the first female wrestler from Lassen High School to earn a state placing.

  • The CIF State Wrestling Championships took place in Bakersfield, California.
  • Lassen High School wrestlers qualified for the state championships after victories at the Northern Section Championships and advancement through the CIF Masters Tournament.

The players

Dathen Moore

A wrestler from Lassen High School who competed at the CIF State Wrestling Championships.

Quentin Maumoynier

A wrestler from Lassen High School who competed at the CIF State Wrestling Championships.

Marley Smith

A wrestler from Lassen High School who finished in sixth place at the CIF State Wrestling Championships, becoming the first female wrestler from the school to earn a state placing.

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The takeaway

Lassen High School's wrestling program has made significant strides, with its wrestlers competing at the state level and achieving historic milestones, such as Marley Smith's sixth-place finish, which marks a breakthrough for the school's girls wrestling program.