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Washington Park Today
By the People, for the People
Washington, Southside Wrestlers Advance to State Championships
Six wrestlers from Washington High School and two from Southside High School qualified for the individual state wrestling championships.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The Washington High School wrestling team will send six wrestlers to the Class 4A individual state championship, while Southside High School will send two wrestlers to the Class 1A/2A championship this Friday. The Washington wrestlers who qualified include Tucker Massie, Gabe Foreman, Brennon Warren, Josiah Melton, Gabe Niederhauser, and Brian Salinas. Southside will be represented by Jon Davis and Kaden Miller.
Why it matters
Qualifying for the state wrestling championships is a major accomplishment for these student-athletes, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and athletic abilities. The state tournament is the pinnacle of high school wrestling in North Carolina, and earning a spot is a testament to the wrestlers' skills and the quality of their respective programs.
The details
At the regional qualifying tournaments, Tucker Massie of Washington High School won his weight class with a 47-9 record, while teammate Gabe Foreman placed second at 157 pounds with a 46-11 mark. Other Washington qualifiers include Brennon Warren, Josiah Melton, Gabe Niederhauser, and Brian Salinas, who all placed in their respective weight classes. Southside will send Jon Davis, who won his 113-pound match, and Kaden Miller, who pinned his opponent in the 150-pound class.
- The Class 4A and Class 1A/2A individual state wrestling championships will take place this Friday.
The players
Tucker Massie
A wrestler from Washington High School who won his weight class with a 47-9 record.
Gabe Foreman
A wrestler from Washington High School who placed second in his weight class with a 46-11 record.
Brennon Warren
A wrestler from Washington High School who placed in his weight class.
Josiah Melton
A wrestler from Washington High School who placed in his weight class.
Gabe Niederhauser
A wrestler from Washington High School who placed in his weight class.
Brian Salinas
A wrestler from Washington High School who placed third in his weight class.
Jon Davis
A wrestler from Southside High School who won his 113-pound match.
Kaden Miller
A wrestler from Southside High School who pinned his opponent in the 150-pound class.
What’s next
The state wrestling championships will take place this Friday, where the qualified wrestlers from Washington and Southside will compete against the best wrestlers in their respective classifications.
The takeaway
The success of the Washington and Southside wrestling programs in qualifying multiple wrestlers for the state championships demonstrates the strength and depth of high school wrestling in the region. These student-athletes have worked hard to reach this level of competition, and their achievements are a source of pride for their schools and communities.
