Leominster Twins, Marlborough Wrestler Claim MIAA State Titles

Greaney brothers and Samuel Wilcox win championships in Division 1 and Division 3 wrestling tournaments

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

The Greaney twins from Leominster and Samuel Wilcox from Marlborough each won state wrestling championships at the MIAA Division 1 and Division 3 tournaments, respectively. Dan Greaney won the 150-pound title, while his brother Troy took the 165-pound championship. Wilcox claimed the 157-pound Division 3 crown.

Why it matters

The Greaney brothers' and Wilcox's state titles highlight the strength of the local wrestling programs in Central Massachusetts, which have produced several elite competitors in recent years. Their victories also showcase the continued growth and popularity of high school wrestling in the region.

The details

At the Division 1 tournament, Dan Greaney defeated Braintree's Michael Nigro 11-4 to win the 150-pound title, while Troy Greaney topped Central Catholic's Caden Smith 9-2 for the 165-pound championship. The twins compete for Leominster High as part of a co-op program with Wachusett Regional. In Division 3, Marlborough's Samuel Wilcox shut out Holliston's Ethan Anastasia 7-0 to claim the 157-pound state title.

  • The MIAA Division 1 and Division 3 state wrestling championships were held on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The Greaney twins and Wilcox all won their respective state titles on that date.

The players

Dan Greaney

A wrestler for Leominster High School, part of a co-op program with Wachusett Regional, who won the 150-pound Division 1 state championship.

Troy Greaney

The twin brother of Dan Greaney, also a wrestler for Leominster High School, who won the 165-pound Division 1 state title.

Samuel Wilcox

A wrestler for Marlborough High School who claimed the 157-pound Division 3 state championship.

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The takeaway

The victories by the Greaney twins and Samuel Wilcox demonstrate the continued growth and success of high school wrestling in Central Massachusetts, with local programs producing several state champions in recent years.