Kansas High School Wrestling State Championships Highlights

Washburn Rural and Manhattan teams shine in 6A competition

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The 2026 Kansas high school state wrestling championships saw impressive performances from area teams, with Washburn Rural and Manhattan finishing in the top 3 for both the girls' and boys' competitions. Garden City won the girls' team title, while Maize took the boys' championship.

Why it matters

High school wrestling is a major part of the sports culture in Kansas, and the state championships represent the culmination of the season for top athletes and teams. Strong showings by local programs like Washburn Rural and Manhattan demonstrate the depth of wrestling talent in the region.

The details

In the girls' 6A competition, Washburn Rural finished third and Manhattan fourth in the team standings. On the boys' side, Manhattan placed second and Washburn Rural took third. Other top finishers included Garden City winning the girls' team title and Maize claiming the boys' championship.

  • The 2026 Kansas high school state wrestling championships were held on March 1, 2026.

The players

Washburn Rural

A high school located in Topeka, Kansas that fields successful wrestling programs for both boys and girls.

Manhattan

A high school located in Manhattan, Kansas that also has strong wrestling teams that competed well at the state championships.

Garden City

A high school located in Garden City, Kansas that won the girls' 6A team title at the state wrestling championships.

Maize

A high school located in Maize, Kansas that claimed the boys' 6A team championship at the state wrestling tournament.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by Washburn Rural and Manhattan at the 2026 Kansas high school state wrestling championships demonstrate the depth of wrestling talent in the region and the continued importance of the sport to the local sports culture.