Shawsheen, Tewksbury wrestlers win All-State titles

Tildsley captures third championship, DeSisto earns first

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Shawsheen Tech senior James Tildsley won his third MIAA All-State Wrestling Championship, while Tewksbury High senior Nick DeSisto captured his first title at the annual event held at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

Why it matters

The All-State Wrestling Championships are the culmination of the high school wrestling season in Massachusetts, featuring the top wrestlers from across the state competing for the prestigious individual titles.

The details

Tildsley, a 157-pounder, pinned four straight opponents to claim his third All-State crown, topping Marlboro junior Samuel Wilcox in the final. DeSisto, the top seed at 126 pounds, won his title with an 11-4 decision over second-seeded Dante Giusti, a Shawsheen Tech senior. Two other local wrestlers, Shawsheen freshman Gavin Lane (132 pounds) and Shawsheen senior Logan Holmes (190 pounds), also reached the championship matches before falling.

  • The MIAA All-State Wrestling Championships were held on Monday.

The players

James Tildsley

A senior at Shawsheen Tech who won his third MIAA All-State Wrestling Championship.

Nick DeSisto

A senior at Tewksbury High who captured his first MIAA All-State Wrestling title.

Gavin Lane

A freshman at Shawsheen Tech who reached the championship match at 132 pounds.

Logan Holmes

A senior at Shawsheen Tech who advanced to the 190-pound championship match.

Kyle Dube

A junior at Shawsheen Tech who finished third at 106 pounds.

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The takeaway

The All-State Wrestling Championships showcased the talent and dedication of local high school wrestlers, with Shawsheen Tech and Tewksbury High standing out with individual champions and finalists.