5 Wrestlers Earn 4th State Titles in 4 Years

Camden County boys win 12th straight traditional wrestling championship

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Five high school wrestlers, including Ryder Wilder of Camden County and Antonio Mills of Mill Creek, have won their fourth individual state championships in as many years. Additionally, the Camden County boys team, Woodland-Cartersville boys, East Jackson boys, and Lumpkin County girls all claimed team titles at the state wrestling championships held at the Arena at Southlake in Morrow, Georgia.

Why it matters

Winning four consecutive individual state championships is an extremely rare and prestigious accomplishment in high school sports, with only a handful of wrestlers ever achieving this feat. The continued dominance of the Camden County boys team also solidifies their status as a state powerhouse in the sport.

The details

At the state wrestling championships, five wrestlers - Ryder Wilder of Camden County, Antonio Mills of Mill Creek, Greta Garbuzovas of Lumpkin County, Elle Kaufmann of Lovett, and Artemis Eaton of North Forsyth - each won their fourth individual state title in a row. Meanwhile, the Camden County boys team claimed their 12th straight traditional state championship, while the Woodland-Cartersville boys, East Jackson boys, and Lumpkin County girls also won team titles.

  • The state wrestling championships were held on February 15, 2026 at the Arena at Southlake in Morrow, Georgia.

The players

Ryder Wilder

A star wrestler for the Camden County boys team who won his fourth consecutive individual state championship.

Antonio Mills

A wrestler for the Mill Creek boys team who also won his fourth straight individual state title.

Greta Garbuzovas

A wrestler for the Lumpkin County girls team who became one of the first girls to win four consecutive individual state championships.

Elle Kaufmann

A wrestler for the Lovett girls team who also achieved the rare feat of winning four straight individual state titles.

Artemis Eaton

A wrestler for the North Forsyth girls team who joined Garbuzovas and Kaufmann as the first girls to win four consecutive individual state championships.

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What they’re saying

“Winning four state titles in a row is the ultimate goal for any high school wrestler. These kids have put in the hard work year after year to reach the top of the podium.”

— Todd Holcomb, Sports Writer (ajc.com)

What’s next

The five wrestlers who won their fourth individual state titles will look to continue their success at the regional and national wrestling tournaments in the coming months.

The takeaway

The remarkable achievements of these five wrestlers, as well as the continued dominance of the Camden County boys team, highlight the incredible talent and dedication present in Georgia high school wrestling. Their success serves as an inspiration for young wrestlers across the state.