Cut Bank Lady Wolves Divisional champions, six boys qualify for state wrestling

All eight Lady Wolves wrestlers qualified for State and the team took first at Divisional overall.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Cut Bank Lady Wolves competed in the Western B/C Divisional Wrestling Tournament in Butte with eight wrestlers, all qualifying for state and bringing home the first-place trophy. Stella Wahl and Jess Elings each took first in their respective weight class. On the boys' side, six wrestlers qualified for the state meet, led by Ray Dagel who finished second in the finals.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a major high school sport in Montana, and the Cut Bank program has built a strong reputation, especially on the girls' side. Qualifying multiple wrestlers for the state tournament is an impressive accomplishment that showcases the talent and hard work of the athletes and coaching staff.

The details

The Lady Wolves had a dominant performance, with all eight wrestlers qualifying for the state tournament. Stella Wahl and Jess Elings won their respective weight classes, while Isabelle Salois, Harley Fetters, Beretta Winkowitsch, and Khloe Price also placed. On the boys' side, Ray Dagel, Tyler Raines, and Austin Brotnov led the way, with eighth graders Elliot Wahl and Dahnai Hillock also qualifying for state.

  • The Western B/C Divisional Wrestling Tournament took place on February 14-15, 2026.
  • The state all-class tournament begins on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3 p.m. in Billings.

The players

Stella Wahl

A wrestler for the Cut Bank Lady Wolves who won her weight class at the Divisional tournament.

Jess Elings

A wrestler for the Cut Bank Lady Wolves who won her weight class at the Divisional tournament.

Ray Dagel

A wrestler for the Cut Bank boys' team who finished second in his weight class at the Divisional tournament.

Cody Fetters

The head coach of the Cut Bank wrestling teams.

Elliot Wahl

An eighth-grade wrestler for the Cut Bank boys' team who qualified for the state tournament.

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What they’re saying

“The girls' race was close all weekend. It pretty much came down to the finals and we got the job done”

— Cody Fetters, Head Coach (Cut Bank Pioneer Press)

“The two-division format is definitely a grind, it's one of the biggest tournaments we go to all year. For a young and inexperienced boys' team, we as coaches are extremely proud to get six boys through to state. Taking six boys and all of the girls is a pretty great feeling!”

— Cody Fetters, Head Coach (Cut Bank Pioneer Press)

What’s next

The state all-class wrestling tournament begins on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3 p.m. in Billings, where the Cut Bank wrestlers will compete against the best in Montana.

The takeaway

The Cut Bank wrestling program continues to excel, with the Lady Wolves winning the Divisional championship and the boys' team qualifying six wrestlers for the state tournament. This demonstrates the depth of talent and strong coaching that has built the program into a regional powerhouse.