Three Jackson County Central Wrestlers Claim Titles

Kyler Thier, Evan Bartholomaus, and Riley Peterson win championships at Takedown on 22 tournament

Jan. 31, 2026 at 5:31pm

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The Jackson County Central wrestling team had a successful weekend, with three wrestlers claiming championships at the Takedown on 22 tournament in Mapleton, Minnesota. Kyler Thier (145 lbs), Evan Bartholomaus (160 lbs), and Riley Peterson (girls' 148-170 lbs) all won their respective weight class titles. Additionally, Mathias Liepold won the 127-pound title at the Minnesota Ninth Grade Wrestling League state tournament.

Why it matters

The strong performances by the Jackson County Central wrestlers demonstrate the program's depth and competitiveness, with multiple individuals stepping up to claim championships at prestigious tournaments. This success helps raise the profile of the school's wrestling program and the athletes involved.

The details

At the Takedown on 22 tournament, Thier went 4-0 with three technical falls before winning a 4-1 overtime decision over a highly ranked opponent. Bartholomaus also went 3-0, winning with a pin and technical fall before pinning his finals opponent. In the girls' division, Peterson went 2-0 to claim the 148-170 lbs title. At the MNGWL state tournament, Liepold won the 127-pound championship with a 4-0 record, including an 11-0 major decision in the finals.

  • The Takedown on 22 tournament took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Mapleton, Minnesota.
  • The Minnesota Ninth Grade Wrestling League state tournament was also held on January 31, 2026.

The players

Kyler Thier

A Jackson County Central wrestler ranked No. 3 in Class A who won the 145-pound title at the Takedown on 22 tournament.

Evan Bartholomaus

A Jackson County Central wrestler ranked No. 10 who won the 160-pound title at the Takedown on 22 tournament.

Riley Peterson

A Jackson County Central wrestler who won the girls' 148-170 pound title at the Takedown on 22 tournament.

Mathias Liepold

A Jackson County Central wrestler who won the 127-pound title at the Minnesota Ninth Grade Wrestling League state tournament.

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The takeaway

The success of the Jackson County Central wrestling program, with multiple individual champions at prestigious tournaments, demonstrates the strength and depth of the team. This performance helps raise the profile of the school's wrestling program and the talented athletes who compete for them.