Cincinnati wrestlers to compete in OHSWCA regional duals on Feb. 7

The regional meets for the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association duals will be held on Feb. 7 with the finals a week later.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:31pm

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The Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association duals will begin on Feb. 7 with the regional rounds for the girls and Divisions I, II and III boys teams. Two teams from each region will advance to the state duals and compete for championships at locations around the state. Cincinnati schools are represented in the girls regional as well as Division I and II boys.

Why it matters

The OHSWCA regional duals are an important event for high school wrestling in Ohio, as they determine which teams will advance to the state championships. Cincinnati-area schools have strong wrestling programs, and their performance in these regionals will be closely watched.

The details

In the girls regional, No. 1 Harrison will host No. 4 Eaton and No. 5 Lakota East, while No. 2 Lebanon hosts No. 3 Oak Hills, No. 6 Northmont and No. 7 Princeton. In Division I boys, No. 1 Graham hosts No. 4 Elder, No. 5 Springboro and No. 8 Butler, while the bottom bracket features No. 3 Moeller, No. 6 Lebanon and No. 7 St. Xavier. In Division II, No. 4 La Salle will meet No. 5 Franklin, with the winner advancing to face top-seeded Bishop Watterson.

  • The regional duals will be held on February 7, 2026.
  • The state duals championships will be held on February 14, 2026 (girls and Divisions II and III) and February 15, 2026 (Division I).

The players

Harrison High School

A Cincinnati-area high school with a strong wrestling program, having won the duals state championship in 2024.

Graham High School

A powerhouse in Ohio wrestling, having won 26 OHSAA team state championships, including 24 in a row in Division II and III.

La Salle High School

A Cincinnati-area high school that has chosen to wrestle in Division II for the OHSWCA state duals after previously competing in Division I.

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What’s next

The winning teams from the regional duals will advance to the state duals championships on February 14 (girls and Divisions II and III) and February 15 (Division I).

The takeaway

The OHSWCA regional duals are an important event for high school wrestling in the Cincinnati area, as local schools look to qualify for the state championships and continue their strong wrestling traditions.