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Jayden Altman Becomes First Lady Bear Wrestler to Medal at State
Altman places fourth in 110-lb. weight class at Georgia's all-classification state wrestling tournament.
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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Jayden Altman, a wrestler for PCHS (Peach County High School), made history by becoming the first Lady Bear wrestler to place in the top four at the Georgia state wrestling tournament. Altman finished fourth in the 110-lb. weight class at the two-day all-classification Traditional tournament held in Morrow, Georgia.
Why it matters
Altman's achievement is a significant milestone for the PCHS girls wrestling program, which has struggled to gain recognition and opportunities compared to the boys' team. Her medal-winning performance puts the Lady Bears on the map and demonstrates the growth of girls' wrestling in the state.
The details
Altman, a sophomore at PCHS, competed against the best wrestlers in Georgia across all high school classifications at the state tournament. Her fourth-place finish in the 110-lb. weight class marks the first time a Lady Bear wrestler has medaled at the prestigious event.
- The state wrestling tournament took place over two days in Morrow, Georgia.
The players
Jayden Altman
A sophomore wrestler for the PCHS Lady Bears who placed fourth in the 110-lb. weight class at the Georgia state wrestling tournament.
PCHS (Peach County High School)
The high school that Jayden Altman represents, where she made history as the first Lady Bear wrestler to medal at the state tournament.
The takeaway
Jayden Altman's fourth-place finish at the state wrestling tournament is a breakthrough moment for the PCHS girls wrestling program, demonstrating the growth and potential of female wrestlers in Georgia. Her achievement serves as an inspiration for other young women to pursue their wrestling dreams and put their school on the map.
