Gresh Jones Named Minot State Wrestling Coach

Former Sidney High School state champion takes over Beavers program

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:44pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a wrestling match broken down into fragmented, overlapping geometric shapes in navy, green, and red, conveying the dynamic movement and intensity of the sport.Minot State's new wrestling coach Gresh Jones brings a championship pedigree to the program.Minot Today

Gresh Jones, a four-time state wrestling champion at Sidney High School from 2012-2015, has been hired as the new head coach of the Minot State University men's wrestling program.

Why it matters

Jones' successful high school wrestling career and his new role leading the Minot State program represent an opportunity for the university to bolster its wrestling team and continue developing top-tier talent from the local region.

The details

Jones, who won four consecutive State A wrestling titles during his time at Sidney High School, will now take over the Minot State University men's wrestling team. The Beavers program is looking to build on its recent success and Jones' proven track record as a champion wrestler should help attract top talent to the school.

  • Gresh Jones won four state wrestling championships at Sidney High School from 2012 to 2015.
  • Jones was hired as the new Minot State University men's wrestling coach in April 2026.

The players

Gresh Jones

A four-time state wrestling champion at Sidney High School from 2012-2015 who was recently hired as the new head coach of the Minot State University men's wrestling program.

Minot State University

A public university located in Minot, North Dakota that fields a men's wrestling team, which Gresh Jones will now lead as the new head coach.

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What’s next

Jones will begin his new role as Minot State's wrestling coach immediately, with the goal of building the program and recruiting top talent from the region.

The takeaway

Gresh Jones' successful high school wrestling career and his new position leading the Minot State University men's wrestling team represents an opportunity for the university to strengthen its athletic program and continue developing top-tier wrestling talent from the local area.