Thompson Valley brothers advance to state wrestling semifinals

Jackson and Ty Eversman both win first-round and quarterfinal matches

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Thursday night at Ball Arena, the senior Jackson Eversman and his sophomore brother Ty both won their first-round and quarterfinal matches to advance to Friday night's semifinals of the Class 4A wrestling tournament. The brothers have a close bond, often wrestling each other in their basement to push each other to be better. They will be joined in the semifinals by their teammate Wyatt Malara.

Why it matters

The Eversman brothers' success highlights the strong wrestling program at Thompson Valley High School, which has produced multiple state qualifiers and medalists in recent years. Their sibling rivalry and support for each other also provides an inspiring story of family and the power of sports to bring people together.

The details

In the first two rounds, Ty Eversman won both of his matches by pinfall, while Jackson Eversman won his first match with a pin and his second by a 17-0 technical fall. The brothers will be joined in the semifinals by their teammate Wyatt Malara at 165s. Anthony Castillo at 106s and Landry Suarez at 215s both won their first-round matches before losing in the quarterfinals and will wrestle in the consolation second round on Friday.

  • Thursday night at Ball Arena, the senior Jackson and his sophomore brother Ty both won their first-round and quarterfinal matches.
  • Last year, Ty placed third as a freshman while his brother didn't make the semifinals.

The players

Jackson Eversman

A senior wrestler at Thompson Valley High School who advanced to the semifinals of the Class 4A tournament at 150s.

Ty Eversman

A sophomore wrestler at Thompson Valley High School who advanced to the semifinals of the Class 4A tournament at 144s.

Wyatt Malara

A wrestler at Thompson Valley High School who also advanced to the semifinals of the Class 4A tournament at 165s.

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What they’re saying

“Wrestling is a way to bond. We always cheer each other on and I'm always wishing the best for my brother. We have a little wrestling room in our basement that we sometimes roll around in. We push each other to be better and there's probably no one I wrestle as hard against as my brother. So, it's a fun relationship.”

— Ty Eversman

“Wrestling good people is always the best way to get better. There's no better competition than someone that has the same experience, genetics and size as you. It's like wrestling myself if I grew up two years later.”

— Jackson Eversman

“Today went great. Just went out and wrestled. Didn't look ahead of my matches. Took them one at a time and went out and performed. Headed on to the semis tomorrow feeling great.”

— Ty Eversman

“I put a lot of pressure on myself (last year). I was looking ahead, seeing who I was going to wrestle and this year, I've just accepted how I do is how I do. I'm going to go out and wrestle one match a time and not really look at the bracket but just go out there and get it done.”

— Jackson Eversman

What’s next

The Eversman brothers and their Thompson Valley teammates will compete in the semifinals on Friday night at Ball Arena.

The takeaway

The success of the Eversman brothers and their Thompson Valley teammates showcases the strength of the school's wrestling program and the power of sibling rivalries to push athletes to new heights. Their focus on the present moment and support for each other provides an inspiring example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication.