4 Jamestown Blue Jays Remain in Contention at 2026 State Wrestling Championships

Two girls and two boys wrestlers from Jamestown High School advance to later rounds at the NDHSAA State Individual Wrestling Championships in Fargo.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Four Jamestown Blue Jays wrestlers, two girls and two boys, remain in contention for places at the 2026 NDHSAA State Individual Wrestling Championships held at the Fargodome. Mackenzie Stoddart (136 lbs) and Lauryn Alexander (190 lbs) on the girls' side, and Cole Anderson (127 lbs) and Jaxen Morris (189 lbs) on the boys' side, all won matches in the first consolation round after losing their opening bouts. Two other Blue Jay wrestlers, Malia Robinson (girls heavyweight) and Ryker Stoddart (boys 152 lbs), were eliminated after losing their first two matches.

Why it matters

The state wrestling championships are a marquee event for high school athletes in North Dakota, with wrestlers from across the state competing for individual titles and team honors. Jamestown High School's continued success in sending multiple wrestlers to the later rounds demonstrates the strength of their program and the hard work of their student-athletes.

The details

In the girls' competition, Mackenzie Stoddart (136 lbs) was pinned in her opening match but then delivered a pin of her own in the first consolation round. Lauryn Alexander (190 lbs) lost by fall in her first match but bounced back with a pin in the consolation round. On the boys' side, Cole Anderson (127 lbs) lost his opener but won by pin in the consolation round, while Jaxen Morris (189 lbs) dropped his first match but then pinned his consolation round opponent. Two other Blue Jays, Malia Robinson (girls heavyweight) and Ryker Stoddart (boys 152 lbs), were eliminated after losing their first two matches.

  • The 2026 NDHSAA State Individual Wrestling Championships are taking place on February 20-22, 2026 at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota.

The players

Mackenzie Stoddart

A 136-pound wrestler for the Jamestown Blue Jays girls wrestling team.

Lauryn Alexander

A 190-pound wrestler for the Jamestown Blue Jays girls wrestling team.

Cole Anderson

A 127-pound wrestler for the Jamestown Blue Jays boys wrestling team.

Jaxen Morris

A 189-pound wrestler for the Jamestown Blue Jays boys wrestling team.

Malia Robinson

A heavyweight wrestler for the Jamestown Blue Jays girls wrestling team.

Ryker Stoddart

A 152-pound wrestler for the Jamestown Blue Jays boys wrestling team.

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What’s next

The state wrestling championships will continue on Friday and Saturday, with the finals taking place on Saturday evening. Jamestown's remaining wrestlers will look to advance further and potentially win individual state titles for their school.

The takeaway

Jamestown High School's wrestling program continues to produce talented student-athletes who are able to compete at the highest levels of high school competition in North Dakota. The Blue Jays' ability to advance multiple wrestlers to the later rounds of the state tournament is a testament to the strength of their coaching and the dedication of their wrestlers.