Big Sky's Top Heavyweight Wrestlers Earn State Bids

Quincy King and Chuck Gehl lead the Western AA conference's heavyweights heading into the state tournament.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The top two heavyweight wrestlers from Missoula's Big Sky High School, Quincy King and Chuck Gehl, have earned the top two seeds in the Western AA conference for the upcoming state wrestling tournament. Both athletes have put together impressive seasons and are expected to be among the favorites to win state titles in the heavyweight division.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a major high school sport in Montana, and the heavyweight division is always highly competitive. King and Gehl's success highlights the strength of the Big Sky program and the talent coming out of the Missoula area. Their performances at state could have implications for the team race as well as individual accolades.

The details

King, a senior, and Gehl, a junior, have been the dominant heavyweights in the Western AA conference this season. King is the top seed after posting a 35-2 record, while Gehl earned the second seed with a 32-4 mark. Both wrestlers have won multiple tournament titles and are considered among the best in the state regardless of class.

  • The state wrestling tournament is scheduled for March 1-3, 2026.

The players

Quincy King

A senior heavyweight wrestler at Missoula's Big Sky High School who is the top seed in the Western AA conference heading into the state tournament.

Chuck Gehl

A junior heavyweight wrestler at Missoula's Big Sky High School who is the second seed in the Western AA conference heading into the state tournament.

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What’s next

The state wrestling tournament will take place March 1-3, 2026, where King and Gehl will look to capture individual state titles in the heavyweight division.

The takeaway

Big Sky High School's wrestling program has established itself as a powerhouse in the heavyweight division, with two of the top wrestlers in the state competing for the school. Their success highlights the talent and coaching at Big Sky, as well as the continued strength of wrestling in Montana high schools.