CMR ends crosstown wrestling drought

Great Falls CMR defeats rival Great Falls High in boys wrestling dual

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

With five matches left in their boys wrestling dual, Great Falls CMR was trailing their crosstown rival Great Falls High. But CMR rallied to win the final five matches and defeat their longtime nemesis, ending a drought in the crosstown rivalry.

Why it matters

The crosstown wrestling rivalry between Great Falls CMR and Great Falls High is one of the most intense in the state, with the two schools battling for supremacy on the mats each season. This victory by CMR ends a period where they had struggled to beat their rivals, restoring some pride and bragging rights in the community.

The details

After falling behind early in the dual, CMR's wrestlers won the final five matches to secure the victory over their crosstown rivals from Great Falls High. This was an important win for CMR, as they had struggled to beat Great Falls High in recent years in this heated local rivalry.

  • The dual took place on February 8, 2026.

The players

Great Falls CMR

The boys wrestling team from C.M. Russell High School in Great Falls, Montana.

Great Falls High

The boys wrestling team from Great Falls High School, the crosstown rival of C.M. Russell High School in Great Falls, Montana.

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The takeaway

This victory by Great Falls CMR over their crosstown rivals from Great Falls High in a heated boys wrestling dual shows the intensity of their local rivalry and CMR's ability to rally and win the close matches when it counts.