Berwick's Ramos pulls off upset to reach wrestling semifinals

No. 7 seed Jamir Ramos pins No. 2 seed Jayden Benscoter of Dallas to advance in District 2 Class 2A tournament

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Berwick's Jamir Ramos, a No. 7 seed, rallied from a 7-0 deficit to pin No. 2 seed Jayden Benscoter of Dallas and advance to the semifinals of the District 2 Class 2A boys wrestling tournament. Ramos trailed early but stormed back with a takedown and four near-fall points in the second period before pinning Benscoter at 4:53.

Why it matters

Ramos' upset victory is one of the biggest surprises of the opening day of the tournament. As a No. 7 seed, he was not expected to make it this far, especially after losing to Benscoter by first-period pin during the regular season. Ramos' comeback win highlights the unpredictable nature of high school wrestling and the importance of never counting out an underdog.

The details

Ramos (11-11) struggled early when Benscoter (20-8) secured a takedown and four back points for a 7-0 lead. However, Ramos got an escape and a takedown before the end of the first period to cut the deficit to 7-4. In the second period, Ramos took control, scoring a takedown and four near-fall points to take an 11-7 lead. He then escaped to make it 12-7 heading to the third. Benscoter, a district bronze medalist and regional qualifier last season, tried to rally but Ramos countered his shot, secured another takedown and pinned him at 4:53.

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The players

Jamir Ramos

A senior wrestler at Berwick High School who pulled off a major upset as the No. 7 seed in the District 2 Class 2A tournament.

Jayden Benscoter

A wrestler from Dallas High School who was the No. 2 seed in the 215-pound weight class. He was a district bronze medalist and regional qualifier last season.

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What they’re saying

“I bet my coach I'd pin him. So, it felt great.”

— Jamir Ramos (citizensvoice.com)

“He kept trying to go for my legs and it was like the third time he tried to, so I kept getting back points because he tried to do that, and so I finally let him lock it a little more, get it tighter so that when I tried to put him on his back using that move it could actually stick. I got my arm good through, which helped, and I pushed his elbow to the mat.”

— Jamir Ramos (citizensvoice.com)

The takeaway

Ramos' upset victory as a No. 7 seed shows that seeding doesn't always determine the outcome in high school wrestling. His comeback win against a higher-ranked opponent proves that determination, hard work, and the right strategy can overcome the odds. This result will surely inspire other underdogs competing in the tournament.