Southeast Polk, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, and Don Bosco Win State Dual Wrestling Titles

Three Iowa high school wrestling teams capture state dual championships.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The 2026 State Dual Wrestling Tournament in Iowa saw Southeast Polk, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, and Don Bosco emerge victorious in the Class 3A, 2A, and 1A divisions respectively. Southeast Polk defeated Indianola 57-11 in the Class 3A final, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont topped Decorah 37-33 in the Class 2A final, and Don Bosco beat Jesup 36-30 in the Class 1A final.

Why it matters

The state dual wrestling tournament is a prestigious event that showcases the top high school wrestling programs in Iowa. Winning a state dual title is a major accomplishment that highlights the strength and depth of a school's wrestling team.

The details

In Class 3A, Southeast Polk cruised to the title with wins over Pleasant Valley, Dowling Catholic, and Indianola. In Class 2A, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont edged Decorah in the final, while Don Bosco dominated its way to the Class 1A championship. Several other teams like Waukee Northwest, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, and Hinton also had strong showings in their respective classes.

  • The 2026 State Dual Wrestling Tournament took place on February 9, 2026.

The players

Southeast Polk

A high school wrestling powerhouse that won the Class 3A state dual title.

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont

The Class 2A state dual wrestling champion.

Don Bosco

The Class 1A state dual wrestling champion.

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The takeaway

The 2026 State Dual Wrestling Tournament showcased the depth and talent of Iowa's high school wrestling programs, with Southeast Polk, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, and Don Bosco emerging as the champions in their respective classes.