Panorama Wrestler Earns 6th Place at State Tournament

Blake Schwartz finishes strong in 165-pound weight class

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Panorama High School senior Blake Schwartz had a successful run at the Iowa High School Boys State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines, earning a sixth-place finish in the 165-pound weight class. Schwartz won several matches before ultimately falling in the sixth-place match.

Why it matters

Schwartz's performance at the state tournament showcases the strength of Panorama's wrestling program and the hard work of its student-athletes. Placing at the state level is a significant achievement that can open doors for wrestlers as they consider their futures.

The details

Schwartz received a bye in his first match, then beat Emmetsburg's Bradyen Yates before losing to South Winneshiek's Kyle Kuboushek. In the consolation bracket, Schwartz defeated Saint Ansgar's Andrew Hall and Riverside Oakland's Max Shanno before falling to Hinton's Jackson Kounkel. Schwartz then lost to Coon Rapids-Bayard's Treynor Cose in the sixth-place match.

  • The Iowa High School Boys State Wrestling Tournament took place in Des Moines.
  • Schwartz competed in the tournament on February 23, 2026.

The players

Blake Schwartz

A senior at Panorama High School who competed in the 165-pound weight class at the Iowa High School Boys State Wrestling Tournament, where he earned a sixth-place finish.

Panorama High School

The high school that Blake Schwartz attends and represents in wrestling competitions.

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What’s next

Schwartz and his teammate, Austin Wagner, will graduate from Panorama High School this spring and consider their next steps, which may include pursuing wrestling opportunities at the collegiate level.

The takeaway

Panorama High School's wrestling program continues to produce talented athletes who can compete at the highest levels of high school competition, demonstrating the value of dedicated coaching and student commitment to the sport.