10 Kalamazoo-Area Wrestling Teams Capture District Championships

Portage Northern, Plainwell, Three Rivers among the winners advancing to regionals

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Ten Kalamazoo-area wrestling programs secured district championships this week, with Portage Northern, Plainwell, Three Rivers, Allegan, Galesburg-Augusta, Constantine, Schoolcraft, Decatur, Martin and Bangor all capturing titles and advancing to the next round of the Michigan high school state tournament.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a major high school sport in the Kalamazoo area, and these district championship wins showcase the strength and depth of the local programs. Advancing multiple teams to the regional round is an impressive accomplishment and highlights the competitive nature of wrestling in this part of Michigan.

The details

Galesburg-Augusta's district title win over Climax-Scotts, 48-30, was perhaps the highlight, as it marked the Rams' first team district championship in 25 years. Other notable results included Portage Northern's 59-20 victory over Mattawan in the Division 1 district final, and Plainwell's 51-21 win over Gull Lake to claim the Division 2 district crown.

  • The district championships took place on February 11 and 12, 2026.

The players

Portage Northern

A high school wrestling program that won the Division 1 district championship.

Plainwell

A high school wrestling program that won the Division 2 district championship.

Three Rivers

A high school wrestling program that won the Division 2 district championship.

Allegan

A high school wrestling program that won the Division 3 district championship.

Galesburg-Augusta

A high school wrestling program that won the Division 4 district championship, their first in 25 years.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The strong performances by these Kalamazoo-area wrestling teams demonstrate the region's commitment to the sport and the success of local high school programs. Their district championship wins set them up for potential deep runs in the state tournament, showcasing the talent and dedication of wrestlers and coaches throughout the community.