Xavier Wins Sixth Straight CIAC Class L Wrestling Title

Falcons dominate with four individual champions, including four-time winner Braylon Gonzalez

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Led by four individual class champions, the Xavier High School wrestling team won its sixth consecutive CIAC Class L state title at Wilton on Saturday. Josh Perez (106 pounds), Treydan Beam (113), Zack Nixon (120), and Braylon Gonzalez (144) all won titles for the Falcons, who are also four-time defending State Open champions.

Why it matters

Xavier's continued dominance in the CIAC wrestling scene highlights the program's consistency and the hard work put in by the coaches and athletes. The Falcons' ability to produce multiple individual champions year after year is a testament to their training regimen and commitment to excellence.

The details

In addition to the four individual champions, Xavier scored 256 team points to easily outdistance runner-up Fairfield Warde (183.5 points). Gonzalez won his fourth straight title, while Nixon captured his second. "It's a testament to the work the kids put in during the year in the wrestling room and the hard schedule we wrestle," Xavier coach Mike Cunningham said. "It prepares us for this time of year."

  • Xavier won its sixth straight CIAC Class L wrestling title on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Xavier High School

A high school located in Connecticut that has won the CIAC Class L wrestling title six years in a row.

Mike Cunningham

The head wrestling coach at Xavier High School.

Josh Perez

A wrestler for Xavier High School who won the 106-pound title.

Treydan Beam

A wrestler for Xavier High School who won the 113-pound title.

Zack Nixon

A wrestler for Xavier High School who won the 120-pound title.

Braylon Gonzalez

A wrestler for Xavier High School who won the 144-pound title, his fourth straight championship.

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What they’re saying

“It's a testament to the work the kids put in during the year in the wrestling room and the hard schedule we wrestle. It prepares us for this time of year.”

— Mike Cunningham, Head Coach, Xavier High School (courant.com)

The takeaway

Xavier High School's wrestling program has established itself as a dominant force in Connecticut, winning six straight CIAC Class L titles through its dedication to training, tough scheduling, and the development of individual champions. The Falcons' continued success highlights the program's commitment to excellence and its ability to produce top-tier talent year after year.