Riverside Wrestlers Advance 4 to State Quarterfinals

Audubon sophomore Leyton Elmquist rallies from early deficit to win 113-pound match.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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At the Iowa Class 1A State Wrestling Championships in Des Moines, the Riverside High School wrestling team advanced four wrestlers to the quarterfinals. Sophomore Leyton Elmquist of Audubon, competing in the 113-pound division, overcame an early 4-0 deficit against Nashua-Plainfield's Jagger White, using a head lever to gain control and eventually pin his opponent in the second period.

Why it matters

The Iowa high school wrestling state tournament is one of the most prestigious events in the state, with wrestlers from across Iowa competing for individual and team titles. Riverside's strong performance, with four wrestlers reaching the quarterfinals, demonstrates the program's depth and competitiveness at the highest level of competition.

The details

Elmquist fell behind early 4-0 to White, but was able to use a head lever technique to gain control and eventually pin his opponent in the second period. The win advances Elmquist to the quarterfinals, where he will look to continue his run towards a state title.

  • The Iowa Class 1A State Wrestling Championships took place on February 19, 2026 in Des Moines.

The players

Leyton Elmquist

A sophomore wrestler from Audubon High School competing in the 113-pound division at the Iowa Class 1A State Wrestling Championships.

Jagger White

A wrestler from Nashua-Plainfield High School who faced off against Elmquist in the 113-pound match.

Riverside High School

The high school wrestling program that advanced four wrestlers to the quarterfinals of the Iowa Class 1A State Wrestling Championships.

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What they’re saying

“I took a bad shot and he got front head and chucked me by,”

— Leyton Elmquist (Atlantic News Telegraph)

What’s next

Elmquist and the other three Riverside wrestlers who advanced to the quarterfinals will continue competing in the tournament, with the goal of reaching the finals and winning individual state championships.

The takeaway

Riverside High School's strong performance at the Iowa Class 1A State Wrestling Championships, with four wrestlers reaching the quarterfinals, demonstrates the program's depth and competitiveness at the highest level of high school wrestling in the state.