Central City Bison Claim District Title

Eight state qualifiers and two district champions lead the way for the Bison

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

The Central City Bison high school wrestling team claimed the Class C, District 2 title, qualifying eight wrestlers for the state tournament and crowning two district champions. This marks the 10th district title in 21 seasons for head coach Garfield.

Why it matters

High school wrestling is a point of pride for many small Nebraska communities, and district titles are an important milestone on the path to state championships. Central City’s sustained success under Coach Garfield demonstrates the strength of their program and the dedication of their student-athletes.

The details

The Bison qualified eight wrestlers for the state tournament and had two district champions as part of their district title victory. This continues a strong run of success for the Central City program under 21-year head coach Garfield.

  • The district tournament took place on February 15, 2026.

The players

Garfield

The 21-year head coach of the Central City Bison wrestling team.

Central City Bison

The high school wrestling team from Central City, Nebraska that claimed the Class C, District 2 title.

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What’s next

The state wrestling tournament will take place in the coming weeks, where the Central City Bison will look to build on their district title success.

The takeaway

Central City’s wrestling program has established itself as a consistent power in Nebraska high school wrestling, demonstrating the value of long-term coaching leadership and the dedication of student-athletes in a small-town community.