Acomb Finishes 6th at State Wrestling Championships

Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk wrestler battles through tough bracket to earn podium spot

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Jayden Acomb, a wrestler from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, capped his season with a 6th place finish at the NYSPHSAA Division II Wrestling Championships in Albany. Acomb, who qualified for the state tournament for the third consecutive year, faced a loaded bracket and fought through seven matches against some of the top competitors in his 138-pound weight class.

Why it matters

Acomb's 6th place finish at the prestigious state championships represents a significant achievement for the young wrestler, showcasing his skill, determination and poise under pressure against the best competitors in New York.

The details

Acomb opened the tournament with a loss but then went on a strong run through the consolation bracket, earning key victories over Daltton Davis of Waverly and Carmine Calimeri of Southwestern in a thrilling 11-10 back-and-forth battle. He then secured a top-six finish with a technical fall over Jonathan Ulloa of Oyster Bay. In the placement rounds, Acomb fell to Wyatt Rock of Duanesburg and Justin D'arce of Center Moriches, ultimately finishing 6th in the state.

  • The NYSPHSAA Division II Wrestling Championships took place on March 1-2, 2026 in Albany, New York.

The players

Jayden Acomb

A wrestler from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School who qualified for the NYSPHSAA Division II Wrestling Championships for the third consecutive year and placed 6th in the 138-pound weight class.

Joe Scott

A wrestler from Letchworth who defeated Acomb in the opening round of the tournament.

Carmine Calimeri

A wrestler from Southwestern who Acomb edged 11-10 in a thrilling back-and-forth match in the consolation bracket.

Jonathan Ulloa

A wrestler from Oyster Bay who Acomb defeated by technical fall to secure a top-six finish.

Wyatt Rock

A wrestler from Duanesburg who defeated Acomb in the placement rounds.

Justin D'arce

A wrestler from Center Moriches who defeated Acomb in the 5th place match.

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The takeaway

Jayden Acomb's 6th place finish at the prestigious NYSPHSAA Division II Wrestling Championships is a testament to his skill, determination and ability to perform under pressure. Despite facing a loaded bracket, the young wrestler from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School battled through multiple tough matches to earn a spot on the podium, showcasing his growth and potential as he continues his wrestling career.