Section 1 Large Schools Wrestling Tournament Breakdown

The top contenders and storylines heading into the Section 1 Div. I wrestling tournament for large schools

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Section 1 Div. I wrestling tournament for large schools is set to take place on February 7-8 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Champions will automatically qualify for the New York State tournament, while each weight class in Section 1 is also granted a second entry to the state tournament, either a second place finisher or a third-place winner who wins a true seconds bout.

Why it matters

The Section 1 Div. I wrestling tournament is a crucial event for high school wrestlers in the region, as it determines who will represent the section at the prestigious New York State tournament. With state championship berths on the line, the competition is expected to be fierce across all weight classes.

The details

The tournament features a number of top-ranked wrestlers, including several returning champions and state placers. Some of the key storylines to watch include Marcarlo Mannello's quest for a second straight Section 1 title, the deep and competitive 126-pound bracket, and the potential showdown between returning champions Ryan Ball and Charles Przymylski at 138 pounds.

  • The tournament will be held on February 7-8, 2026.
  • The New York State tournament will take place on February 27-28, 2026.

The players

Marcarlo Mannello

A returning Section 1 champion at 101 pounds who is the heavy favorite at 113 pounds this year after winning the Eastern States title earlier in the season.

Ethan Steuber

The senior from Somers is the top seed at 120 pounds and a favorite to win his first Section 1 title.

Vincenzo Mannello

The freshman from BBHVW is looking to win his third straight Section 1 title after winning at 101 pounds in 2024 and 108 pounds last season.

Nick Fortugno

The BBHVW senior is chasing his fourth straight Section 1 title, having won at 102 pounds in 2023, 108 in 2024, and 116 last season.

Charles Przymylski

The Mahopac wrestler is a returning all-state performer who is expected to battle Somers' Ryan Ball for the 138-pound title.

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What’s next

The champions from the Section 1 Div. I tournament will automatically qualify for the New York State tournament, which will be held on February 27-28, 2026 at MVP Arena in Albany.

The takeaway

The Section 1 Div. I wrestling tournament is shaping up to be an exciting event, with several returning champions and state placers looking to secure their spot at the prestigious New York State tournament. The depth and competitiveness of the brackets, especially at weights like 126 and 138 pounds, promise to make for an intense and thrilling competition.