Penn State Wrestling Prospect Teag Sanderson Wins Regional Title

The son of coach Cael Sanderson and nephew of assistant coach Cody Sanderson dominated the PIAA West Regionals tournament.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Teag Sanderson, a top wrestling prospect and the son of Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson and nephew of assistant coach Cody Sanderson, won the PIAA West Regionals tournament on Saturday, February 28. Sanderson, a freshman, went 4-0 with two bonus point wins to claim the regional title.

Why it matters

Sanderson's success at the regional tournament is an indication of his potential as a future Penn State wrestler. As the son and nephew of two prominent Nittany Lions coaches, there is significant interest in Sanderson's development and whether he will ultimately join the Penn State wrestling program.

The details

Sanderson, the No. 1 seed, dominated his first two matches, tech-falling his first opponent 21-5 and winning 15-1 in the quarterfinals. He faced a tougher challenge in the semifinals, rallying from a 5-3 deficit in the third period to win 8-6 over No. 13 seed Ethan Cartwright. In the finals, Sanderson built a 12-2 lead over No. 2 seed Zach Labryer (Thomas Jefferson) before winning 13-6.

  • Sanderson wrestled at the PIAA West Regionals on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Sanderson won the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling junior high state championship at 157 pounds as an eighth grader the previous year.

The players

Teag Sanderson

A top wrestling prospect and the son of Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson and nephew of assistant coach Cody Sanderson.

Cael Sanderson

The head coach of the Penn State wrestling team and Teag Sanderson's father.

Cody Sanderson

An assistant coach for the Penn State wrestling team and Teag Sanderson's uncle.

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What’s next

Teag Sanderson will next compete in the PIAA state tournament, scheduled for March 5-7 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The takeaway

Teag Sanderson's dominant performance at the PIAA West Regionals tournament showcases his potential as a future star for the Penn State wrestling program, building on the success of his father Cael and uncle Cody as prominent Nittany Lions coaches.