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Area Teams Chase Medals and Trophies at State Wrestling Semifinals
Dozens of east Idaho wrestlers advance to Saturday's semifinal rounds
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The semifinals for the state wrestling championships are set for Saturday, with dozens of east Idaho wrestlers in the hunt for titles. After Day 1 of the team race, Malad leads 3A with 129 points, Snake River has the lead in 4A with 160 points, and Blackfoot is in third place in 5A behind Minico and Nampa. On the girls side, Thunder Ridge is tied for second with Kuna at 56.5 points, trailing Eagle with 73 points.
Why it matters
The state wrestling tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school wrestlers from across Idaho. Strong performances by east Idaho teams and individuals could lead to individual state championships as well as team trophies, which are significant achievements for the athletes, their schools, and their communities.
The details
Dozens of east Idaho wrestlers have advanced to the semifinal rounds on Saturday, which will determine who competes in the championship finals later that day. In the team races, Malad leads 3A, Snake River leads 4A, and Blackfoot is in third in 5A. On the girls side, Thunder Ridge is tied for second place.
- The semifinal rounds will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday.
- The championship finals are scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
The players
Malad
The Malad wrestling team currently leads the 3A division with 129 points after Day 1 of the state tournament.
Snake River
The Snake River wrestling team has the lead in the 4A division with 160 points after Day 1 of the state tournament.
Blackfoot
The Blackfoot wrestling team is in third place in the 5A division, behind Minico and Nampa, after Day 1 of the state tournament.
Thunder Ridge
The Thunder Ridge girls wrestling team is tied for second place with Kuna at 56.5 points, trailing Eagle with 73 points, after Day 1 of the state tournament.
Eagle
The Eagle girls wrestling team leads the state tournament with 73 points after Day 1.
The takeaway
The state wrestling tournament is a showcase of the top high school talent in Idaho, and the strong performances by east Idaho teams and individuals demonstrate the depth and competitiveness of the sport in the region. The semifinal and championship rounds on Saturday will determine the individual and team champions, which will be significant achievements for the athletes, schools, and communities involved.
