Vinton-Shellsburg's Parmater wins 106 title, Union's Mehlert takes 113 crown

Top-seeded Jackson Parmater outlasts Solon's Anderson Osgood, while Coy Mehlert battles through injury to claim 113-pound championship

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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In the Class 2A state wrestling tournament, Vinton-Shellsburg's Jackson Parmater defeated Solon's Anderson Osgood 4-0 to win the 106-pound title, while Union Community's Coy Mehlert overcame a knee injury to beat North Polk's Charlie Boelman 7-4 and claim the 113-pound championship.

Why it matters

These victories by Parmater and Mehlert highlight the intense competition and perseverance required to succeed at the highest levels of high school wrestling in Iowa. Parmater's win marks Vinton-Shellsburg's second state champion, while Mehlert's title continues his family's wrestling legacy and cements his status as one of the top wrestlers in the state.

The details

Parmater, the top seed at 106 pounds, outlasted Osgood, the second seed, in a rematch of their three previous meetings this season. Parmater was determined to attack and not let Osgood dictate the action, leading to his 4-0 victory. Meanwhile, Mehlert, the third seed at 113 pounds, overcame a knee injury during his title match to rally from an early 4-0 deficit and score seven straight points to defeat Boelman 7-4 and claim the championship.

  • Parmater finished fourth at the state tournament a year ago.
  • Mehlert was a fifth-place finisher as a freshman and third-place finisher last season.
  • The championship matches took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Casey's Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

The players

Jackson Parmater

The top-seeded 106-pounder from Vinton-Shellsburg High School who won the Class 2A state championship after finishing fourth a year ago.

Anderson Osgood

The second-seeded 106-pounder from Solon High School who faced Parmater in the title match.

Coy Mehlert

The third-seeded 113-pounder from Union Community High School who won the Class 2A state championship despite suffering a knee injury during the final match.

Charlie Boelman

The 113-pounder from North Polk High School who faced Mehlert in the title match.

Bart Mehlert

The father of Coy Mehlert and the coach of the Union Community High School wrestling team.

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What they’re saying

“I just told myself, If I want to be on top of the podium, I have to be in the room every day, working my (tail) off. And that's what I did.”

— Jackson Parmater (The Gazette)

“Like I said, 'It's a long way from your heart.' He said that, (so) go get it, right?”

— Bart Mehlert, Union Community High School wrestling coach (The Gazette)

“No one's gonna just give you something at the state tournament. You have to work for it and, yeah, (the knee) is a long way away from your heart, and my heart is what won me that match.”

— Coy Mehlert (The Gazette)

What’s next

Parmater and Mehlert will look to build on their state championship performances next season, with Mehlert aiming to defend his title as a senior.

The takeaway

These victories by Parmater and Mehlert demonstrate the dedication, resilience, and competitive spirit required to excel at the highest levels of high school wrestling in Iowa. Their stories inspire other young wrestlers to push themselves to new heights and strive for greatness on the mat.