Bismarck Brothers Capture First WDA Wrestling Title

Joey and Nicolas Enzminger lead Legacy Sabers to historic team championship.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Joey and Nicolas Enzminger, two brothers from Bismarck, North Dakota, have helped lead the Legacy Sabers wrestling team to their first-ever Western Dakota Association (WDA) team title. The seniors went undefeated in the WDA tournament, and are now preparing for one final postseason run together before continuing their wrestling careers at the University of Mary.

Why it matters

The Enzminger brothers' success highlights the strong wrestling tradition in Bismarck, and their ability to push each other has been a key factor in the Legacy Sabers' rise to the top of the WDA. Their story also showcases the special bond between siblings who have competed together for over a decade.

The details

Joey and Nicolas Enzminger have been wrestling since a young age, introduced to the sport by their father. The two brothers have been on the same team their entire careers, pushing each other in practice and celebrating victories together. While the Enzminger brothers battle on the mat, their triplet brother Ben has been a steady presence on the sideline, supporting them throughout their journey.

  • The Legacy Sabers recently captured their first Western Dakota Association (WDA) wrestling team title.
  • Joey and Nicolas Enzminger went undefeated throughout the WDA tournament to help secure the historic championship.
  • The Enzminger brothers are now preparing for one final postseason run in a Sabers singlet before continuing their wrestling careers at the University of Mary.

The players

Joey Enzminger

A senior wrestler for the Legacy Sabers who has committed to continue his career at the University of Mary.

Nicolas Enzminger

A senior wrestler for the Legacy Sabers who is chasing his fourth straight state championship, and has also committed to wrestle at the University of Mary.

Ben Enzminger

The triplet brother of Joey and Nicolas, who has been a steady presence on the sideline supporting his brothers throughout their wrestling careers.

Legacy Sabers

The high school wrestling team from Bismarck, North Dakota that recently captured its first Western Dakota Association (WDA) team title.

University of Mary

The college where Joey and Nicolas Enzminger have committed to continue their wrestling careers after high school.

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What they’re saying

“It just feels normal to me, because it's been like that my whole life. But I know it's something I should probably appreciate more than I do.”

— Joey Enzminger, Senior Wrestler (KFYR)

“It's a good feeling just knowing he is there and supporting us. He gets fired up about all that kind of stuff. He'll get intense about it, but sometimes he won't be too hard on us, and those are good days.”

— Nicolas Enzminger, Senior Wrestler (KFYR)

“It was definitely a reason why I went there. Just carrying on the legacy is cool. I've got a lot of relationships there, so I kind of went there for the people.”

— Nicolas Enzminger, Senior Wrestler (KFYR)

What’s next

The Legacy Sabers will compete for a second consecutive state team title in the coming weeks, with Nicolas Enzminger chasing his fourth straight individual state championship and Joey Enzminger aiming for his third.

The takeaway

The Enzminger brothers' success showcases the strong wrestling tradition in Bismarck and the special bond between siblings who have pushed each other to greatness over the past 13 years. Their commitment to continuing their careers together at the University of Mary is a testament to their dedication to the sport and to each other.