Girls From Bedford, Concord, Londonderry, Salem, Other Schools Head To New England Championships

More than 60 wrestlers from 31 schools competed in bouts at Pinkerton Academy, with the top 2 finishers in 12 weight brackets advancing to the regional competition.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Two dozen girl wrestlers will be heading to the 2026 New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championship after competing at Pinkerton Academy in Derry on Friday. More than 60 wrestlers from 31 schools competed in 12 weight brackets, with the top two finishers in each bracket qualifying for the New England competition in Providence, Rhode Island.

Why it matters

Girls' wrestling has been growing in popularity in New Hampshire, with more schools fielding teams and providing opportunities for female athletes to compete at the high school level. This tournament represents a significant milestone for the sport, as the top wrestlers from across the state advance to the prestigious New England regional championships.

The details

Salem High School scored the most points with 108.5, followed by Plymouth with 77 points and Bedford with 70 points. Wrestlers from Goffstown, Winnisquam, Londonderry, Souhegan, Windham, and Nashua South also placed in the top 10 teams. Individual champions were crowned in 12 weight classes, with standout performances from wrestlers like Ella Paris of Salem, Kallie Chandler of Salem, and Madison Beauregard of Concord High School.

  • The tournament took place on Friday, February 28, 2026.
  • The New England Interscholastic Girls Wrestling Championship will be held on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island.

The players

Ella Paris

A wrestler from Salem High School who won the 100-pound weight class.

Madison Beauregard

A senior at Concord High School and team co-captain, who is the first girl in New Hampshire history to win a state championship four times and was named the outstanding wrestler of the meet.

Salem High School

The team that scored the most points at the tournament, with 108.5, and had four first-place winners.

Plymouth

The team that placed second with 77 points.

Bedford

The team that placed third with 70 points.

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What they’re saying

“Madison Beauregard, a senior at Concord High School and team co-captain, is the first girl in New Hampshire history to win a state championship four times. She was also named outstanding wrestler of the meet.”

— Tony Schinella, Author (Patch)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This tournament highlights the growing popularity and success of girls' wrestling in New Hampshire, with more schools fielding teams and providing opportunities for female athletes to compete at the high school level. The advancement of these talented wrestlers to the prestigious New England regional championships is a significant milestone for the sport in the state.