Center Grove Leads Boys State Wrestling Tournament After Day One

Consolation and final matches set for Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

The first day of the IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis has been completed, with Center Grove currently in first place with 127 points. Brownsburg is in second with 117.5 points, and Crown Point is third with 77.5 points. The consolation matches will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, followed by the championship matches starting at 7:30 p.m.

Why it matters

The IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament is one of the most prestigious high school sports events in Indiana, drawing top wrestlers from across the state to compete for individual and team titles. The results from day one set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament on Saturday.

The details

The quarterfinal and semifinal matches were completed on Friday, with Center Grove establishing a lead in the team standings. Brownsburg and Crown Point are close behind in second and third place, respectively. Franklin High School is currently in 27th place with 6 points, while Indian Creek is tied for 37th with 1 point.

  • The consolation matches will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • The championship matches will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Center Grove

The high school wrestling team currently in first place with 127 points after the first day of the IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament.

Brownsburg

The high school wrestling team currently in second place with 117.5 points after the first day of the IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament.

Crown Point

The high school wrestling team currently in third place with 77.5 points after the first day of the IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament.

Franklin High School

The high school wrestling team currently in 27th place with 6 points after the first day of the IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament.

Indian Creek

The high school wrestling team currently tied for 37th place with 1 point after the first day of the IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament.

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What’s next

The consolation and championship matches will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2026, to determine the individual and team winners of the IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament.

The takeaway

The first day of the IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament has set the stage for an exciting conclusion on Saturday, with Center Grove leading the team standings and wrestlers from across Indiana competing for individual and team titles.