Nebraska Girls' Wrestling State Meet Kicks Off

Top wrestlers from Class A and Class B compete on opening day

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The first day of the two-day Nebraska girls' wrestling state meet took place at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Several top wrestlers made quick work of their opening-round opponents, including Mara Vanderpool (100 lbs, Class A) who pinned her opponent in just 32 seconds, Addisyn Darling (110 lbs, Class B) who earned a pin, and defending champions Kalynn Lyons (130 lbs, Class A) and Mia Anderson (110 lbs, Class A). Additionally, Kaylyn Harrill of Skutt Catholic set a new state record with her 57th win of the season in the 120 lb class.

Why it matters

Girls' wrestling continues to grow in popularity in Nebraska, with the state meet showcasing the incredible talent and skill of the top high school wrestlers in the state. The opening day results highlight the dominance of some of the state's top wrestlers as they pursue state titles.

The details

On the first day of the Nebraska girls' wrestling state meet, several wrestlers stood out with dominant performances. In Class A, Mara Vanderpool (100 lbs) pinned her opponent in just 32 seconds, while Kalynn Lyons (130 lbs), the defending champion, needed just over a minute to pin her first opponent. In Class B, Yutan junior Addisyn Darling (110 lbs) earned a pin in her opening round match. Bennington's Mia Anderson (110 lbs), the defending champion in Class A, improved to 37-1 on the season with a pin. Additionally, Kaylyn Harrill of Skutt Catholic, ranked 11th nationally at 120 lbs, set a new state record with her 57th win of the season.

  • The two-day Nebraska girls' wrestling state meet began on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.

The players

Mara Vanderpool

A wrestler competing in the 100 lb class in Class A, she pinned her opening round opponent in just 32 seconds.

Addisyn Darling

A junior wrestler from Yutan competing in the 110 lb class in Class B, she earned a pin in her opening round match.

Kalynn Lyons

The defending champion in the 130 lb class in Class A, she needed just over a minute to pin her first opponent.

Mia Anderson

The defending champion in the 110 lb class in Class A, she improved to 37-1 on the season with a pin.

Kaylyn Harrill

A wrestler from Skutt Catholic competing in the 120 lb class, she is ranked 11th nationally and set a new Nebraska state record with her 57th win of the season.

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What’s next

The second and final day of the Nebraska girls' wrestling state meet will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.

The takeaway

The opening day of the Nebraska girls' wrestling state meet showcased the incredible talent and skill of the top high school wrestlers in the state, with several dominant performances and a new state record set. The competition will continue on the second day as wrestlers vie for state championships.