Westbrook leads Bayfield wrestling at state

Wolverines' senior finishes fifth in 175-pound division at CHSAA Class 3A State Championships

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Bayfield High School senior Justin Westbrook led the Wolverines' wrestling team with a fifth-place finish in the 175-pound division at the CHSAA Class 3A State Championships in Denver. Westbrook went 3-2 over the three-day tournament, bouncing back from a semifinal loss to claim fifth place. Bayfield junior Connor Martindale also competed for fifth place in the 126-pound division but came up short, while seniors Reese Appenzeller (144 pounds) and the school's girls wrestling trio of Elly Coey, Jade Kehoe and Violet Christner gained valuable state tournament experience.

Why it matters

Westbrook's fifth-place finish highlighted Bayfield's performance at the state wrestling championships, where the Wolverines scored 19 points to tie for 27th place out of 46 boys' teams. The girls' team also gained important state tournament experience, with Coey, Kehoe and Christner competing at the 4A level.

The details

In the 175-pound division, Westbrook lost via 15-0 technical fall in the semifinals to Valley's Rocky Hoffschneider, but rebounded to defeat Loveland Resurrection Christian's Josh Stockton 5-2 in the fifth-place match. Martindale went 3-3 at 126 pounds, while Appenzeller went 0-2 at 144 pounds. On the girls' side, Coey (120 pounds) and Kehoe (140) each won one match, while Christner (100) went 0-2.

  • The CHSAA Class 3A State Championships took place from February 23-25, 2026 in Denver.
  • Westbrook's fifth-place finish came on Saturday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Justin Westbrook

A senior wrestler at Bayfield High School who finished fifth in the 175-pound division at the 2026 CHSAA Class 3A State Championships.

Connor Martindale

A junior wrestler at Bayfield High School who competed in the 126-pound division at the 2026 CHSAA Class 3A State Championships.

Reese Appenzeller

A senior wrestler at Bayfield High School who competed in the 144-pound division at the 2026 CHSAA Class 3A State Championships.

Elly Coey

A senior wrestler at Bayfield High School who competed in the 120-pound division at the 2026 CHSAA Girls Class 4A State Championships.

Jade Kehoe

A freshman wrestler at Bayfield High School who competed in the 140-pound division at the 2026 CHSAA Girls Class 4A State Championships.

Violet Christner

A sophomore wrestler at Bayfield High School who competed in the 100-pound division at the 2026 CHSAA Girls Class 4A State Championships.

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The takeaway

Bayfield's wrestling program continues to develop talent, with Westbrook leading the way for the boys' team and the girls' trio gaining valuable state tournament experience. The Wolverines' performance at the 2026 state championships showcases the program's depth and potential for future success.