Vacaville High Wrestler Wight Places Eighth at State Tournament

Brady Wight caps high school career with state medal, multiple league and section titles

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Vacaville High School senior Brady Wight placed eighth in the 190-pound weight class at the CIF State Wrestling Championships in Bakersfield over the weekend, capping off a successful high school career that included three Monticello Empire League championships, three Sac-Joaquin Section Division titles, and four Section Masters medals.

Why it matters

Wight's state medal finish is a significant achievement, as the state wrestling tournament is one of the most competitive high school sporting events in California. His success over his four-year career also highlights the strength of the Vacaville High wrestling program.

The details

Wight won three of his first four matches at the state tournament before falling to wrestlers from Esperanza and Frontier. In addition to his state medal, Wight was a three-time Monticello Empire League champion and three-time Sac-Joaquin Section Division champion. He was also a four-time Section Masters medalist.

  • The CIF State Wrestling Championships took place over the weekend of March 1-2, 2026 in Bakersfield, California.

The players

Brady Wight

A senior wrestler at Vacaville High School who placed eighth in the 190-pound weight class at the 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships, capping off a successful high school career that included multiple league and section titles.

Gabriel Barragan

A wrestler from Esperanza High School who defeated Wight at the state tournament.

Jackson Naven

A wrestler from Frontier High School who also defeated Wight at the state tournament.

Vacaville High School

The high school that Brady Wight represented and which has a strong wrestling program.

Monticello Empire League

The high school athletic league that Vacaville High School competes in, in which Wight won three championships.

Sac-Joaquin Section

The high school athletic section that Vacaville High School competes in, in which Wight won three division championships and four Section Masters medals.

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The takeaway

Brady Wight's impressive high school wrestling career, capped by a state medal finish, demonstrates the strength and success of the Vacaville High School wrestling program. His accomplishments over four years, including multiple league and section titles, highlight his individual talent and the dedication of the Vacaville coaching staff in developing elite wrestlers.