Carrington Wrestlers Advance to Day Two of State Tournament

11 of 14 Carrington wrestlers move on to the second day of the North Dakota high school wrestling state championships.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Carrington boys and girls wrestling teams had a strong opening day at the 2026 North Dakota state wrestling tournament in Fargo, with 11 of their 14 wrestlers advancing to the second day of competition. Nick Garber (160 lbs) was the lone Cardinal to reach the finals, while Gabe Clifton (152 lbs) and Skye Kramlich (121 lbs) both made the semifinals before falling in their matches. Several other Carrington wrestlers won their opening round matches and moved on to the consolation bracket.

Why it matters

Carrington's wrestling program has a strong tradition, and advancing a large contingent of wrestlers to the second day of the state tournament is an impressive showing. The team's performance puts them in contention for a high finish, and individual wrestlers like Garber, Clifton, and Kramlich have a chance to win state titles.

The details

Nick Garber, a junior, went 3-0 on the day and will face the top-seeded Kash Brown of Williams County in the 160 lb final. Gabe Clifton, a junior, won his first two matches by fall before losing in the semifinals, while Skye Kramlich, also a junior, won his opening match before falling to the top seed in the 121 lb semis. Several other Carrington wrestlers, including Gabe Inglish, Mason Cook, Jaxson Wilson, and Charlie Jorgenson, won their first matches and advanced to the consolation bracket.

  • The 2026 North Dakota high school wrestling state tournament is taking place in Fargo.
  • The opening day of competition was on Friday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Nick Garber

A junior wrestler for Carrington High School, competing in the 160 lb weight class. He is the #3 seed and advanced to the finals with a 3-0 record on the opening day.

Gabe Clifton

A junior wrestler for Carrington High School, competing in the 152 lb weight class. He went 2-1 on the opening day, winning his first two matches by fall before losing in the semifinals.

Skye Kramlich

A junior wrestler for Carrington High School, competing in the 121 lb weight class. He went 2-1 on the opening day, winning his first match by fall and his quarterfinal match 8-4 before losing in the semifinals.

Kash Brown

The top-seeded wrestler in the 160 lb weight class, competing for Williams County High School.

Ryan Enge

The #6 seed wrestler in the 152 lb weight class, competing for Lisbon High School.

Tristan Miller

The top-seeded wrestler in the 121 lb weight class, competing for Williams County High School.

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What’s next

The Carrington wrestlers will continue their quest for state titles on Friday, February 20, 2026, with the second day of the North Dakota high school wrestling state tournament.

The takeaway

Carrington's strong performance on the opening day of the state wrestling tournament, with 11 of their 14 wrestlers advancing, positions the program well to contend for team and individual titles. The team's depth and talent across multiple weight classes suggests they have a chance to finish near the top of the standings when the tournament concludes.