Two Area Girls Wrestlers Finish as State Runners-Up

Marysville's Cami Leng and Jonathan Alder's Reece Thomas earn second-place honors at Ohio high school state championships

Mar. 18, 2026 at 7:19pm

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A pair of local high school girls wrestlers, Cami Leng of Marysville and Reece Thomas of Jonathan Alder, finished as state runners-up in their respective weight classes at the Ohio high school state wrestling championships held at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.

Why it matters

Girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity in Ohio, with the state tournament expanding to include more weight classes and drawing increased attention. Leng and Thomas's runner-up finishes highlight the talent and dedication of young female wrestlers in the area.

The details

Leng, a junior at Marysville High School, earned her third consecutive state runner-up honor, competing in the 120-pound weight class. Thomas, a freshman at Jonathan Alder High School, also finished as the state runner-up in her weight class.

  • The state wrestling championships were held on Sunday, March 16, 2026 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

The players

Cami Leng

A junior wrestler at Marysville High School who finished as the state runner-up in the 120-pound weight class for the third consecutive year.

Reece Thomas

A freshman wrestler at Jonathan Alder High School who finished as the state runner-up in her weight class.

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The takeaway

Leng and Thomas's strong performances at the state wrestling championships demonstrate the growing talent and participation in girls wrestling in the local area, and highlight the dedication and hard work of these young athletes.