Chico High Wrestling Dominates Division I Tournament

Freshman Cooper Culver's tech fall victory clinches 17th straight section title for Panthers

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Chico High School boys wrestling team clinched its 17th consecutive Northern Section CIF Division I championship, with freshman Cooper Culver's dominant 21-5 tech fall victory in the finals sealing the team victory.

Why it matters

Chico High's wrestling program has established itself as a powerhouse, winning 17 straight section titles, showcasing the strength of the school's athletics and its ability to develop top-tier talent even at the freshman level.

The details

In the finals match, freshman Cooper Culver defeated Corning's Josh Haynes by tech fall with a score of 21-5, securing the team victory for Chico High and extending their remarkable run of section championships.

  • The Chico High School boys wrestling team clinched its 17th straight Northern Section CIF Division I championship on February 15, 2026.

The players

Cooper Culver

A freshman wrestler at Chico High School who won the finals match by tech fall to clinch the team's 17th straight section title.

Josh Haynes

A wrestler from Corning High School who faced off against Cooper Culver in the finals match.

Chico High School

A high school in Chico, California, known for its dominant wrestling program that has won 17 consecutive Northern Section CIF Division I championships.

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The takeaway

Chico High School's wrestling program has established itself as a consistent powerhouse, showcasing its ability to develop top-tier talent even at the freshman level and maintain its dominance in the Northern Section CIF Division I championships.