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Washington Today
By the People, for the People
Four Area Wrestlers Place at State Tournament
Wrestlers from Washington, WACO, and Sigourney-Keota earn medals at Iowa high school championships.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Four area high school wrestlers earned medals at the 2026 Iowa state wrestling tournament, including a fourth-place finish by Washington's Caden Greiner, a runner-up finish by WACO's Ian Maize, and fifth and eighth-place finishes by Sigourney-Keota's Owen Menke and Ryker VanDenHeuvel.
Why it matters
The strong performances by these local wrestlers showcase the talent and dedication of student-athletes in the region, and highlight the continued success of high school wrestling programs in communities across Iowa.
The details
The 2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Tournament was held at the Casey's Center in Des Moines from February 18th through the 21st. Washington's Caden Greiner finished in fourth place, WACO's Ian Maize finished as a state runner-up, and Sigourney-Keota had two wrestlers place, with Owen Menke finishing fifth and Ryker VanDenHeuvel finishing eighth.
- The 2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Tournament was held from February 18th through the 21st.
The players
Caden Greiner
A wrestler from Washington High School who finished in fourth place at the 2026 Iowa state wrestling tournament.
Ian Maize
A wrestler from WACO High School who finished as a state runner-up at the 2026 Iowa state wrestling tournament.
Owen Menke
A wrestler from Sigourney-Keota High School who finished in fifth place at the 2026 Iowa state wrestling tournament.
Ryker VanDenHeuvel
A wrestler from Sigourney-Keota High School who finished in eighth place at the 2026 Iowa state wrestling tournament.
The takeaway
The strong performances by these local wrestlers demonstrate the continued excellence of high school wrestling programs in communities across Iowa, and the dedication and talent of student-athletes in the region.
