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Sidney/Fairview/Lambert Wrestling Team Wins MSHA All Class State Tournament
Eagles score 235 points to beat second place Hardin and defend their state title
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Sidney/Fairview/Lambert wrestling team has won the MSHA All Class State Wrestling Tournament in Billings, scoring 235 points to beat second place Hardin (232) and defending state champions Laurel (196). The Eagles overcame a slow start on the first day to surge ahead on the second day, advancing six wrestlers to the championship finals.
Why it matters
The Sidney/Fairview/Lambert wrestling program has established itself as a dominant force in Montana high school wrestling, winning their second straight state title and cementing their status as one of the top programs in the state. The victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the coaches and wrestlers.
The details
After trailing Laurel on the first day, the Eagles pulled ahead of Hardin by 35 points going into the final day. In the championship matches, the Eagles had six wrestlers advance to the finals, allowing them to pull away and hold off a late charge from Hardin to win by just 3 points. Aaron Schmitz won the 157 lb title by tech fall, while Eli Lonski, Bodee Bright, Brenner Mullin, Brody Keysor, and Ty Schepens all placed second. The team's depth was on full display, with all 17 state qualifiers contributing points to the championship victory.
- The MSHA All Class State Wrestling Tournament took place last weekend in Billings.
- The Eagles trailed Laurel after the first day of competition.
- The Eagles pulled ahead of Hardin by 35 points going into the final day of the tournament.
- The Eagles had six wrestlers advance to the championship finals.
The players
Sidney/Fairview/Lambert Wrestling Team
The high school wrestling team representing the communities of Sidney, Fairview, and Lambert, Montana. They are the defending state champions and have established themselves as one of the top programs in the state.
Guy Melby
The head coach of the Sidney/Fairview/Lambert wrestling team. He has led the team to back-to-back state championships.
Aaron Schmitz
A wrestler for the Sidney/Fairview/Lambert team who won the 157 lb title at the state tournament by tech fall.
Hardin
The second place team at the MSHA All Class State Wrestling Tournament, finishing just 3 points behind the champion Sidney/Fairview/Lambert team.
Laurel
The defending state champions who finished third at the tournament this year.
What they’re saying
“By the end of the first day we were up by 30 points but I knew it wasn't over cause they [Hardin] had five really good dudes and some guys on the back end that were doing really well.”
— Guy Melby, Head Coach (The Roundup)
What’s next
The Sidney/Fairview/Lambert wrestling team will look to build on their state championship victory and continue their dominance in Montana high school wrestling next season.
The takeaway
The Sidney/Fairview/Lambert wrestling program has cemented its status as one of the top high school wrestling teams in Montana, overcoming a slow start to defend their state title in dramatic fashion. The team's depth and coaching staff have been key factors in their sustained success.
