Buchanan Boys and Girls Lead After Day 1 at Central Section Masters

Championship round to begin at 3 p.m. Saturday

Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:35am

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The opening day of the Central Section Wrestling Masters took place Friday at Selland Arena, with both the boys' and girls' semifinalists determined. Defending state champion Buchanan High positioned itself firmly atop the standings heading into the final round, advancing 13 wrestlers to the semifinals. Clovis remains within striking distance with 10 semifinalists, setting up a compelling finish on Saturday.

Why it matters

The Central Section Masters is a highly competitive high school wrestling tournament that determines individual and team champions. Buchanan High's strong performance reinforces its reputation as a postseason powerhouse, while Clovis remains a formidable challenger, setting the stage for an exciting championship round.

The details

By the end of the session, both boys' and girls' semifinalists had been determined, clarifying the team race and individual title paths. Buchanan High advanced 13 wrestlers to the semifinals, giving them both scoring depth and multiple championship opportunities. Clovis remains within striking distance with 10 semifinalists, keeping pressure on Buchanan in what shapes up to be a compelling finish.

  • The opening day of the Central Section Wrestling Masters took place on Friday, February 21, 2026.
  • The championship finals are scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Buchanan High

The defending state champion high school wrestling team, which positioned itself firmly atop the standings heading into the final round.

Clovis High

The high school wrestling team that remains within striking distance of Buchanan, with 10 semifinalists, keeping pressure on Buchanan in what shapes up to be a compelling finish.

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What’s next

The championship finals are scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, where individual titles — and ultimately the team crown — will be decided.

The takeaway

Buchanan High's strong performance in the Central Section Masters reinforces its reputation as a postseason powerhouse, while Clovis remains a formidable challenger, setting the stage for an exciting championship round on Saturday.