Gloucester High wrestlers shine at home state championships

Junior Max Thomas wins individual title as GHS finishes runner-up in team competition.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Gloucester High School wrestling team hosted the Division 3 state championships this past weekend, and they delivered a standout performance in front of their home crowd. Junior Max Thomas won the individual state title, while the Fishermen finished as the runner-up team.

Why it matters

Gloucester High's wrestling program has been on the rise in recent years, and this strong showing at the state championships on their home mats is a testament to the hard work and talent of the team. The individual and team success will help raise the profile of the program and inspire the next generation of Gloucester wrestlers.

The details

Max Thomas, a junior standout for Gloucester High, captured the individual state championship in his weight class. The Fishermen as a team finished in second place overall, narrowly missing out on the state title. The strong performance from Gloucester's wrestlers in front of their hometown fans was a highlight of the state championship meet.

  • The Division 3 state championship meet took place this past weekend.
  • Max Thomas won the individual state title for Gloucester High.

The players

Max Thomas

A junior standout wrestler for Gloucester High School who won the individual state championship in his weight class.

Gloucester High School

The high school located in Gloucester, Massachusetts whose wrestling team finished as the runner-up in the Division 3 state championships, hosted at their home venue.

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What they’re saying

“This was such an incredible weekend for our program. The kids worked so hard and it showed on the mat. I'm so proud of Max and the entire team.”

— Gloucester High Wrestling Coach (Gloucester Daily Times)

What’s next

The Gloucester High wrestling team will look to build on this strong state championship performance and make a push for the state title next season.

The takeaway

Gloucester High's wrestling team proved it is one of the top programs in Division 3, showcasing its talent and determination in front of a raucous home crowd at the state championships.