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Aberdeen Today
By the People, for the People
Aberdeen freshman wins first state title, ending drought
Xela Kowoosh becomes program's first state champion after previous 0-5 record in title matches
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Aberdeen High School freshman Xela Kowoosh won the state championship in their weight class, becoming the first state champion in the program's history. This victory ended Aberdeen's previous 0-5 record in state-title matches.
Why it matters
Xela Kowoosh's historic win is a significant milestone for the Aberdeen wrestling program, which had struggled to capture a state title in the past. This victory could inspire future generations of Aberdeen wrestlers and help raise the profile of the school's athletics.
The details
Xela Kowoosh, a freshman at Aberdeen High School, won the state championship in their weight class, making them the first state champion in the program's history. Prior to Kowoosh's victory, Aberdeen had a 0-5 record in state-title matches, underscoring the significance of this achievement.
- Xela Kowoosh won the state championship on February 25, 2026.
The players
Xela Kowoosh
A freshman wrestler at Aberdeen High School who won the state championship in their weight class, becoming the first state champion in the program's history.
Aberdeen High School
A high school located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, whose wrestling program had previously struggled to capture a state title, with a 0-5 record in state-title matches before Xela Kowoosh's victory.
What they’re saying
“I got you. I got you.”
— Xela Kowoosh (The Aberdeen Daily World)
What’s next
Xela Kowoosh's victory could inspire future generations of Aberdeen wrestlers and help raise the profile of the school's athletics program.
The takeaway
Xela Kowoosh's historic win as the first state champion in the Aberdeen High School wrestling program's history is a significant milestone that could have a lasting impact on the school's athletics and inspire future generations of wrestlers.
