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Pella Today
By the People, for the People
Area Wrestlers Qualify for State Tournament
Wrestlers from Pella, Knoxville, Indianola, Norwalk, Newton, PCM, Pleasantville, Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas, Colfax-Mingo, and Lynnville-Sully advance to state competition.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Several high school wrestlers from the KNIA/KRLS coverage area have qualified for the upcoming state wrestling tournament. The qualifiers span multiple classes and weight classes, with standout performances from schools like Pella, Indianola, Norwalk, and more.
Why it matters
Qualifying for the state wrestling tournament is a major accomplishment for these student-athletes, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and athletic abilities. The state tournament is the pinnacle of the high school wrestling season, and these qualifiers have the opportunity to compete against the best wrestlers in Iowa.
The details
The wrestlers who have qualified for state include Brayden Sundby, Ty Van Vliet, Davion Lampkin, and Jacob Warner from Pella; Regan Roberts from Knoxville; Chandler Brown, Cain Crosson, Sawyer Nelson, Ayden Swedberg, Grady Nelson, Stoney Wood, Elijah Blewitt, Ryan Hilton, Mac Crosson, Eli Cox, Brady Christensen, and Zach O'Meara from Indianola; Asaiah Martinez-Ruiz, Blake Stanford, Kale Wadle, and Victor Esparza from Norwalk; Kent Montgomery, Aiden Robson, Lane Rozendaal, and Nick Milburn from Newton; Kaliber Fry and Tucker Wheeler from PCM; Blake Rowson from Pleasantville; Hudson Cox, Waylon Logue, Tucker Dierking, and Taren Dierking from Southeast Warren/Melcher-Dallas; Cason Fitch and Teagan Dybevik from Colfax-Mingo; and Matthew Mintle and Jett Kramer from Lynnville-Sully.
- The state wrestling tournament will take place on February 20-22, 2026.
The players
Brayden Sundby
A wrestler from Pella High School who qualified for the state tournament in the 132-pound weight class.
Ty Van Vliet
A wrestler from Pella High School who qualified for the state tournament in the 165-pound weight class.
Davion Lampkin
A wrestler from Pella High School who qualified for the state tournament in the 175-pound weight class.
Jacob Warner
A wrestler from Pella High School who qualified for the state tournament in the 285-pound weight class.
Regan Roberts
A wrestler from Knoxville High School who qualified for the state tournament in the 285-pound weight class.
What’s next
The state wrestling tournament will take place on February 20-22, 2026, where these qualifiers will compete against the best wrestlers in Iowa.
The takeaway
The wrestlers who have qualified for the state tournament have demonstrated their exceptional skills and dedication to the sport. Their accomplishments are a testament to the strength of high school wrestling programs in the KNIA/KRLS coverage area, and these athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their talents on the biggest stage.
