Montgomery Central wrestling lands 5 sectional champs; 12 advance to state

The Montgomery Central program had a strong showing at the Section 4 Championships, with 5 individual sectional titles and 12 wrestlers qualifying for the state tournament.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Montgomery Central wrestling program had an impressive performance at the Section 4 Championships, with five wrestlers winning sectional titles and 12 total wrestlers qualifying for the upcoming State Championships. The sectional champions were Wesley Sudderth (106 lbs), Jack Levendusky (126 lbs), Tamarion Johnson (150 lbs), Cayson Rasch (190 lbs), and Audrey Levendusky (152 lbs for the girls). The team is sending a total of 12 wrestlers to the state tournament, tying a school record.

Why it matters

Montgomery Central has established itself as a wrestling powerhouse in the region, consistently sending large contingents of wrestlers to the state tournament. This latest performance at the sectional championships showcases the depth and talent of the program, which has produced multiple state champions and medalists in recent years.

The details

At the Section 4 Championships, Montgomery Central landed five individual sectional champions - Wesley Sudderth (106 lbs), Jack Levendusky (126 lbs), Tamarion Johnson (150 lbs), Cayson Rasch (190 lbs), and Audrey Levendusky (152 lbs for the girls). The team also had seven total finalists and 12 wrestlers qualify for the upcoming State Championships, tying a school record.

  • The Section 4 Championships took place on Friday and Saturday, February 14-15, 2026.
  • The State Championships will begin on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Wesley Sudderth

A 106-pound wrestler who won a sectional title for Montgomery Central.

Jack Levendusky

A 126-pound wrestler who won his second consecutive sectional title for Montgomery Central.

Tamarion Johnson

A 150-pound wrestler who won his first sectional title and is ranked #1 in the state.

Cayson Rasch

A 190-pound wrestler who won a sectional title and recorded his 100th career win at the event.

Audrey Levendusky

A 152-pound girls wrestler who won the sectional title in the inaugural season of girls' sectionals.

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What’s next

The Montgomery Central wrestling team will travel to Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday, February 20, 2026 to compete in the State Championships, which begin on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

Montgomery Central's wrestling program continues to be a powerhouse in the region, consistently sending large contingents of wrestlers to the state tournament and producing individual champions and medalists. This latest performance at the sectional championships demonstrates the depth and talent of the program, which has become a model of success for high school wrestling in Tennessee.