Carrington Wrestlers Finish 4th At East Region B, Clifton Champ At 152

Eight Carrington wrestlers qualify for state tournament after strong regional performance

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

The Carrington boys wrestling team finished in fourth place at the 2026 individual class B east region tournament in Valley City, North Dakota. The Cardinals had 11 wrestlers compete, with 8 qualifying for the state tournament by finishing in the top 8 of their weight class. Gabe Clifton won the 152-pound title, while Nick Garber, Charlie Jorgensen, Gabe Inglish, Mason Cook, and Skye Kramlich all finished in third place in their respective weight classes.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a popular high school sport in North Dakota, and the regional and state tournaments are highly anticipated events that showcase the top talent in the state. Carrington's strong showing at the regional tournament demonstrates the strength of their wrestling program and the hard work and dedication of their athletes.

The details

The Carrington boys wrestling team finished fourth out of 18 teams at the 2026 individual class B east region tournament. Gabe Clifton won the 152-pound title, going 4-0 on the day with 3 wins by fall. Nick Garber finished second at 160 pounds, while Charlie Jorgensen took second at 215 pounds. Gabe Inglish, Mason Cook, and Skye Kramlich all finished third in their weight classes.

  • The 2026 individual class B east region tournament was held on February 15, 2026.
  • The state tournament will take place on Thursday and Friday, February 20-21, 2026 in Fargo.
  • The dual tournament will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2026, with Carrington's first opponent being Hettinger-Scranton.

The players

Gabe Clifton

A Carrington wrestler who won the 152-pound title at the 2026 individual class B east region tournament.

Nick Garber

A Carrington wrestler who finished second at 160 pounds at the 2026 individual class B east region tournament.

Charlie Jorgensen

A Carrington wrestler who finished second at 215 pounds at the 2026 individual class B east region tournament.

Gabe Inglish

A Carrington wrestler who finished third at 107 pounds at the 2026 individual class B east region tournament.

Mason Cook

A Carrington wrestler who finished third at 114 pounds at the 2026 individual class B east region tournament.

Skye Kramlich

A Carrington wrestler who finished third at 121 pounds at the 2026 individual class B east region tournament.

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What’s next

The eight Carrington wrestlers who qualified for the state tournament will compete next Thursday and Friday, February 20-21, 2026 in Fargo. The entire Carrington team will also compete in the dual tournament on Saturday, February 22, 2026, with their first opponent being Hettinger-Scranton.

The takeaway

Carrington's strong showing at the regional tournament, with eight wrestlers qualifying for the state tournament, demonstrates the strength and depth of their wrestling program. The team's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes and coaches, and will likely inspire the local community to continue supporting the program.