Clarion-Goldfield-Dows to Host Wrestling Regional Dual

Cowboys look to advance to dual team state tournament

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The #2 ranked Clarion-Goldfield-Dows high school wrestling team will host a regional dual meet on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the dual team state tournament. #19 Denver will face #20 Humboldt in the semifinal, and the victor will take on the Cowboys in the final.

Why it matters

This regional dual meet is a crucial step for the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling team in their pursuit of a state dual team title, which has been their ultimate goal all season. The Cowboys have dominated much of their competition this year, but will need to stay focused to get past their semifinal and final opponents.

The details

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, currently ranked #2 in Class 2A, has compiled a 20-4 record this season and recorded wins over both Denver and Humboldt earlier in the year. Head coach Cory Yoder says his team has been working towards this regional dual meet all season and knows they can't overlook their opponents, who will be giving the Cowboys their best effort.

  • The regional dual meet will take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The semifinal dual between #19 Denver and #20 Humboldt will start at 6:00 p.m.
  • The final dual between the semifinal winner and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows will follow the semifinal.

The players

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows

The #2 ranked high school wrestling team in Class 2A, with a 20-4 record this season.

Cory Yoder

The head coach of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling team, who says his team has been working towards this regional dual meet all season.

Denver

The #19 ranked high school wrestling team in Class 2A, who will face #20 Humboldt in the semifinal dual.

Humboldt

The #20 ranked high school wrestling team in Class 2A, who will face #19 Denver in the semifinal dual.

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What they’re saying

“We've been waiting for this day the whole season. We're down to four dual meets left for that state title. And that's been our ultimate goal here is to win this dual state title.”

— Cory Yoder, Head Coach (radioonthego.com)

“We'll be heavily favored in both of them, but like I told the kids, you can't look by anybody. This is a new season. It's the postseason. You can't look by anybody. Everybody's going to give us their best shot. They'll have their kids ready, but I'll have our kids ready to go to because they know they're getting close to our ultimate goal.”

— Cory Yoder, Head Coach (radioonthego.com)

What’s next

The winner of the regional dual meet will advance to the dual team state tournament.

The takeaway

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows is the heavy favorite to win the regional dual and advance to the state tournament, but they know they can't overlook their opponents as they pursue their ultimate goal of a state dual team title.