Boys Wrestling State Qualifying Meets This Saturday

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Boys wrestling state qualifying meets will take place this Saturday across Iowa, with several local high school teams competing at district tournaments. AP/GC and Hampton-Dumont-CAL will compete at the 2A district in Independence, while BCLUW-SH and Iowa Falls-Alden will be at the 2A district in West Delaware. Other local schools like North Butler/Clarksville, West Fork, AGWSR, Dike-New Hartford, and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows will also be in action at their respective district tournaments. The top two finishers in each weight class will advance to next week's state tournament.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a major high school sport in Iowa, and the state qualifying meets represent the last chance for wrestlers to earn a spot at the prestigious state tournament. These district meets are highly competitive and determine which individuals and teams will advance to compete for state championships.

The details

The district tournaments will feature several weight classes, with the top two finishers in each class earning a spot at the state tournament next week. Matches will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Local teams competing include AP/GC and Hampton-Dumont-CAL at the 2A district in Independence, and BCLUW-SH and Iowa Falls-Alden at the 2A district in West Delaware. Radio stations 99 The Wave and 104.9 KLMJ will provide live coverage of the local matches.

• The boys wrestling state qualifying meets will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
• Matches will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.

What’s next

The top two finishers in each weight class at the district tournaments will advance to next week's state tournament.