Lake Oswego and Lakeridge wrestlers shine at state tournament

Freshman Natalie Anderson reaches 145-pound final, senior Mason Alar places sixth at 190 pounds

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Lake Oswego freshman wrestler Natalie Anderson made it to the 145-pound state championship match, while Lakeridge senior Mason Alar battled back to place sixth at 190 pounds in the Class 6A/5A state tournament. Their performances gave the Lake Oswego-area programs proud moments amid dominant showings from powerhouse teams like West Linn and Newberg.

Why it matters

High school wrestling is a point of pride for many local communities, and strong showings at the state tournament can boost the profile of a school's athletics program. Anderson and Alar's successes highlight the talent and dedication of wrestlers in the Lake Oswego area, even as larger programs continue to dominate the state championships.

The details

Anderson, a Lake Oswego freshman, reached the 145-pound state championship match, falling just short of the title. Lakeridge senior Mason Alar, meanwhile, battled back from early losses to place sixth at 190 pounds. Their performances stood out in a tournament dominated by perennial powerhouses like West Linn and Newberg.

  • The Class 6A/5A state wrestling tournament took place in March 2026.

The players

Natalie Anderson

A freshman wrestler at Lake Oswego High School who reached the 145-pound state championship match.

Mason Alar

A senior wrestler at Lakeridge High School who placed sixth at 190 pounds in the state tournament.

West Linn

A high school wrestling powerhouse that continued its dominant performance at the state tournament.

Newberg

Another high school wrestling powerhouse that showed its strength at the state tournament.

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The takeaway

The strong showings by Anderson and Alar demonstrate the depth of wrestling talent in the Lake Oswego area, even as larger programs continue to dominate the state championships. Their successes could inspire more young wrestlers to take up the sport and help raise the profile of their local high school programs.