Dreshaun Ross wins 4th Iowa high school state wrestling title

Fort Dodge senior caps off dominant high school career with historic fourth state championship

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Dreshaun Ross, a senior heavyweight wrestler from Fort Dodge, Iowa, capped off his high school career by winning his fourth consecutive state championship at the 2026 Iowa high school state wrestling tournament. Ross, who will be attending Oklahoma State University, finished his senior season with a perfect 35-0 record and won all of his matches this year by either fall or technical fall.

Why it matters

Ross' four-peat state title is an incredibly rare accomplishment, with only 34 other wrestlers in Iowa high school history achieving the feat. His dominant run through the state tournament, which included multiple first-period pins and technical falls, showcases his elite-level talent and cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats in Iowa high school wrestling.

The details

At the 2026 state wrestling tournament, Ross blitzed his way to the finals in Class 3A, recording a 56-second technical fall, a 41-second pin, and a 70-second 21-6 technical fall to reach the championship match. In the finals, he defeated Dowling Catholic's Brady Hagan, a 16U Fargo finalist, with another 21-6 technical fall victory. Ross capped off his senior season with a perfect 35-0 record and did not lose a match since his freshman year, finishing his high school career with a 144-match win streak.

  • Ross won his fourth consecutive Iowa high school state wrestling title on February 21, 2026.
  • Ross' last loss came on December 2, 2022, when he was a freshman, meaning he finished his high school career with a 144-match win streak.

The players

Dreshaun Ross

A senior heavyweight wrestler from Fort Dodge, Iowa, who won his fourth consecutive state championship in 2026. He will be attending Oklahoma State University.

Brody Teske

The only other four-time state champion in Fort Dodge history, winning titles from 2015-2018.

Armon Williams

A wrestler from Bettendorf, Iowa, who Ross defeated by technical fall in the first round of the state tournament.

Cael Roberts

A wrestler from Southeast Polk, Iowa, who Ross pinned in the quarterfinals of the state tournament.

Cary Cox

A wrestler from Pleasant Valley, Iowa, who Ross defeated by 21-6 technical fall in the semifinals of the state tournament.

Brady Hagan

A wrestler from Dowling Catholic, Iowa, who Ross defeated by 21-6 technical fall in the state championship match.

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What’s next

Ross will look to continue his wrestling success at the collegiate level as he heads to Oklahoma State University in the fall.

The takeaway

Dreshaun Ross' four-peat state championship is a remarkable achievement that cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats in Iowa high school wrestling history. His dominant performances throughout the tournament, including multiple first-period pins and technical falls, showcase his elite-level talent and work ethic, and serve as an inspiration for young wrestlers across the state.