CGD Wrestlers Dominate Regional Dual Victory

The #2 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys wrestling team cruises to second straight dual team state tournament appearance.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The #2 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys wrestling team dominated their way to a regional dual victory on Tuesday, defeating #20 (2A) Humboldt 70-9 to earn a second consecutive dual team state tournament appearance. The Cowboys came out firing on all cylinders, winning several matches by pin or technical fall in the first period to build an early 40-0 lead.

Why it matters

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows has emerged as one of the top wrestling programs in Class 2A, with their regional dual victory showcasing the depth and talent of their lineup. Earning a return trip to the dual team state tournament is a significant accomplishment, as the Cowboys continue their pursuit of a state championship.

The details

The Cowboys won eight of the first nine matches, with several pins and technical falls in the opening period. Pins were recorded by Cole Wibholm (106), Paxton Redenius (120), Adrian Phetxoumphone (126), Linden Phetxoumphone (132), Reed Campbell (144), and Dawson Beyer (150). Estuardo Lopez (113) and Ryan Hartwig (138) also won by technical fall. With the result decided, Humboldt forfeited the final four weight classes.

  • The regional dual tournament took place on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The dual team state tournament is scheduled for Saturday inside Xtream Arena.

The players

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows

The #2 ranked Class 2A boys wrestling team, who earned a second consecutive dual team state tournament appearance with their regional dual victory.

Cory Yoder

The head coach of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling team, who praised his team's dominant performance in the regional dual.

Cole Wibholm

A Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestler who recorded a pin at 106 pounds.

Reed Campbell

A Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestler at 144 pounds who the coach highlighted for finally finding his stride and looking great in the regional dual.

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What they’re saying

“Now we're down to three. We got out to a big lead. I didn't think they would give up that many forfeits to us, even though we were ahead 40-0 right off the bat. But I've got to give our kids credit. They were ready to go tonight and it showed in those first five, six matches, all pins in the first period of or tech fall. So great job by our young men tonight.”

— Cory Yoder, Head Coach (radioonthego.com)

“I'll give a lot of credit to Reed Campbell at 144. He came out, finally got down to weight, looked great tonight. And he's finally finding his stride. He looks real good.”

— Cory Yoder, Head Coach (radioonthego.com)

What’s next

The dual team state tournament bracket will be announced on Wednesday, and the matches will air on 104.9 KLMJ on Saturday.

The takeaway

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows has established itself as one of the premier wrestling programs in Class 2A, with a dominant regional dual victory that showcased the depth and talent of their lineup. The Cowboys' return to the dual team state tournament is a testament to their hard work and commitment to excellence on the mat.