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RRNW Crowns 3 Girls As State Wrestling Champions
Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team wins team title for second straight year
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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The Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team, which partners with Adel-DeSoto-Minburn, won the Class 2A team title at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Wrestling Tournament on Friday. The team had three individual champions: Cassidy McCallister (105 lbs.), Addison McGinness (115 lbs.), and Calista Rodish (140 lbs.). Although three-time champion Katie Biscoglia was upset in her bid to become the first girl in Iowa to win four titles, she still finished her high school career with over 200 wins and three championships.
Why it matters
The success of the Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team highlights the growing popularity and competitiveness of girls' wrestling in Iowa, which has seen the sport sanctioned by the state's high school athletic association. The team's ability to produce multiple individual champions and win back-to-back team titles demonstrates the strength of the program and the talent of its wrestlers.
The details
The Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team scored 148.5 points to win the team title, ahead of Algona (112) and Southeast Polk (109). Cassidy McCallister won the 105 lb. title with a 4-1 sudden victory decision, Addison McGinness won the 115 lb. title with a 1:26 fall, and Calista Rodish won the 140 lb. title with a 15-2 major decision. Three-time champion Katie Biscoglia was upset in her bid to become the first girl in Iowa to win four titles, losing to Ankeny's Lauren Watson in a 43-second fall. However, Biscoglia still finished her high school career with over 200 wins and three championships.
- The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Wrestling Tournament took place on Friday.
The players
Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team
A high school wrestling team that partners with Adel-DeSoto-Minburn and won the Class 2A team title at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Wrestling Tournament.
Cassidy McCallister
A wrestler for the Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team who won the 105 lb. individual title at the state tournament.
Addison McGinness
A wrestler for the Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team who won the 115 lb. individual title at the state tournament.
Calista Rodish
A wrestler for the Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team who won the 140 lb. individual title at the state tournament.
Katie Biscoglia
A three-time champion wrestler for the Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team who was upset in her bid to become the first girl in Iowa to win four titles.
The takeaway
The Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team's success at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Wrestling Tournament, including three individual champions and a team title, demonstrates the growing strength and competitiveness of girls' wrestling in the state. The team's ability to produce multiple champions and win back-to-back team titles highlights the talent and dedication of the wrestlers and coaches, and the program's commitment to developing female wrestlers.
