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Freshmen Wrestlers Make the KIF All-Stars
Four boys and two girls freshmen wrestlers named to the Kauai Interscholastic Federation's 2026 Wrestling All-Stars list
Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:04am
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The KIF's All-Star wrestlers showcase the island's rising talent and bright future in the sport of high school wrestling.Lihue TodayThe Kauai Interscholastic Federation (KIF) has released its 2026 Wrestling All-Stars list, which includes four boys freshmen wrestlers and two girls freshmen wrestlers. The All-Stars are made up of individual champions in their respective weight classes, as voted on by KIF officials and coaches.
Why it matters
The KIF has sanctioned wrestling as a high school sport since 2012-13, allowing student-athletes on Kauai to compete at the island level and advance to the Hawaii High School Athletic Association state championships. The inclusion of freshmen on the All-Stars list highlights the growing talent and participation in the sport across Kauai's high schools.
The details
The 2026 KIF Wrestling All-Stars list features standout performances from young wrestlers, with four freshmen boys and two freshmen girls earning the honor. Several of the All-Stars, including Trenton Tanigawa and Avah McRoberts, went on to place at the HHSAA state tournament, showcasing Kauai's rising wrestling talent.
- The KIF released its 2026 Wrestling All-Stars list on Thursday, March 28, 2026.
- The HHSAA state wrestling championships were held at the Neal Blaisdell Center on O'ahu.
The players
Trenton Tanigawa
A 12th grade wrestler from Kauai High School who earned fifth place in his division at the HHSAA state tournament.
Avah McRoberts
A 12th grade wrestler from Kapaa High School who earned fifth place in her division at the HHSAA state tournament.
What they’re saying
“As a whole, all the Kauai wrestlers did really well at the state tournament with a handful making it to the second day consolation round.”
— Judiah McRoberts, Wrestling parent
What’s next
The KIF will continue to support and grow its wrestling program, with the goal of sending more student-athletes to compete at the HHSAA state championships in the coming years.
The takeaway
The inclusion of multiple freshmen on the KIF Wrestling All-Stars list demonstrates the strength of the sport on Kauai and the pipeline of young talent emerging from the island's high schools. This bodes well for the future of wrestling in the KIF and at the state level.
