Center Grove wins boys state wrestling championship, Breedlove claims 175 title

Trojans hold off two-time defending champs Brownsburg to claim first state title

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Center Grove High School wrestling team won the IHSAA Boys Wrestling State Championship on Saturday, edging out two-time defending champion Brownsburg. Junior Sean Breedlove also claimed the individual 175-pound title, capping an undefeated season.

Why it matters

Center Grove's victory ends Brownsburg's reign atop Indiana high school wrestling, signaling a shift in the state's wrestling power dynamics. Breedlove's individual title caps an impressive undefeated season and cements his status as one of the top wrestlers in the state.

The details

Center Grove scored 137 points to Brownsburg's 133.5, with Crown Point finishing third with 86.5 points. The Trojans had eight state placers, including individual champions Sean Breedlove at 175 pounds and Daniel Brown Jr. at 113 pounds. Breedlove, a junior, earned a 12-8 decision over Garrett senior Carter Fielden to claim his first state title.

  • The IHSAA Boys Wrestling State Championship was held on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Center Grove had finished as the state runner-up for the past three seasons prior to this year's championship.

The players

Center Grove High School

The wrestling team from Center Grove High School in Indiana, which won its first IHSAA Boys Wrestling State Championship.

Sean Breedlove

A junior wrestler from Center Grove High School who won the individual 175-pound state championship with a 12-8 decision over Garrett senior Carter Fielden. Breedlove finished the season with a perfect 38-0 record.

Brownsburg High School

The two-time defending IHSAA Boys Wrestling State Champion, which finished second this year with 133.5 points.

Crown Point High School

The wrestling team from Crown Point High School in Indiana, which finished third in the state championship with 86.5 points.

Carter Fielden

A senior wrestler from Garrett High School who finished as the runner-up to Sean Breedlove in the 175-pound individual state championship match.

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What’s next

The IHSAA will likely hold its annual wrestling awards ceremony in the coming weeks to recognize the individual and team champions from the state tournament.

The takeaway

Center Grove's wrestling program has emerged as a new powerhouse in Indiana, ending Brownsburg's reign atop the state and proving it can compete with the best teams. Sean Breedlove's undefeated season and individual state title solidify his status as one of the top wrestlers in the state.