Glenwood Wrestlers Finish Runner-Up at State

Heavyweight Cody Moss and 106-pounder Cooper Clarke take second place in Class 2A

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Glenwood High School wrestlers Cody Moss and Cooper Clarke both finished as runners-up in their respective weight classes at the Class 2A state championship tournament on Saturday. Moss, a heavyweight, lost his title match 8-4, while Clarke, a 106-pounder, fell 6-3 in his championship bout. The two standout performers helped lead Glenwood to the team state quarterfinals, where they will compete on Friday in Bloomington.

Why it matters

Glenwood has a strong wrestling tradition, and these second-place finishes continue the school's success on the mat. While they came up just short of state titles, the runner-up performances by Moss and Clarke demonstrate the depth and talent of Glenwood's wrestling program, which has become a powerhouse in Class 2A.

The details

Moss, the defending state champion at heavyweight, was seeking to repeat as the top wrestler in his class. However, he fell 8-4 in the title match. Clarke, a sophomore, was making his first appearance in a state championship bout, but came up just short in a 6-3 decision. Despite the disappointment of not winning state titles, the two Glenwood wrestlers helped lead their team to the team state quarterfinals, where they will compete on Friday.

  • The state championship tournament took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Glenwood will compete in the team state quarterfinals on Friday.

The players

Cody Moss

A Glenwood High School heavyweight wrestler who finished as the runner-up in the Class 2A state championship match.

Cooper Clarke

A Glenwood High School 106-pound wrestler who finished as the runner-up in the Class 2A state championship match.

Nick Anthony

The head coach of the Glenwood High School wrestling team.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Glenwood will compete in the team state quarterfinals on Friday.

The takeaway

Glenwood's wrestling program continues to be a powerhouse in Class 2A, with two runners-up at the individual state championships. While they came up just short of titles, the performances of Moss and Clarke demonstrate the depth and talent of the Glenwood wrestling team, which will look to make a deep run at the team state tournament.