Hickman and Helias Dominate Day Three of MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament

19 mid-Missouri high school athletes advance to the finals at Mizzou Arena

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Heading into the semifinals, Hickman sits in second place in Class 4 with 87.5 points, just half a point behind Liberty. In Class 3, Helias leads the pack with 84.5 points, 10 clear of St. Michael the Archangel in second. Both Hickman and Helias qualified six wrestlers each into the final day of competition.

Why it matters

The MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament is one of the most prestigious high school sporting events in Missouri, with wrestlers from across the state competing for state titles. Hickman and Helias, two of the top programs in the state, are poised to have strong showings and potentially bring home state championships.

The details

A total of 19 wrestlers from mid-Missouri high schools have advanced to the semifinals of the MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament, which is being held at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Hickman has six wrestlers in the semifinals in Class 4, while Helias has six in Class 3. Jefferson City is the only school to qualify semifinalists in both the boys and girls brackets.

  • The MSHSAA State Semifinals for Class 3 Boys, Class 2 Girls, and Class 4 Boys are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. respectively.
  • The state championship bouts will follow later that evening at 5:45 p.m.

The players

Hickman

A high school in Columbia, Missouri that has six wrestlers competing in the semifinals of the MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Class 4.

Helias

A high school in Jefferson City, Missouri that has six wrestlers competing in the semifinals of the MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Class 3.

Jefferson City

A high school that is the only one to qualify semifinalists in both the boys and girls brackets of the MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament.

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What’s next

The MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament will conclude on Saturday, February 28th with the championship bouts in the evening.

The takeaway

Hickman and Helias, two of the top high school wrestling programs in Missouri, have dominated the third day of the MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament, with a combined 12 wrestlers advancing to the finals. This sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament as these powerhouse teams vie for state titles.