Nate Graham Leads Sumner County Wrestlers to State Tournament

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Nate Graham, a senior at Station Camp High School, is the reigning Class A state wrestling champion in the 113-pound weight class. He is one of 11 state-bound wrestlers from Station Camp, part of the 19 total qualifiers from Sumner County schools including Gallatin, Hendersonville, Liberty Creek, and White House. Graham overcame scoliosis and a bout of paralysis to win the state title last year, and he hopes to become only the third wrestler in his weight class to win back-to-back state championships in the last five years.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a major high school sport in Tennessee, and Sumner County has emerged as a hotbed for talented grapplers. Graham's story of perseverance and the large contingent of state qualifiers from the area highlight the strength of the local wrestling programs and the dedication of these student-athletes.

The details

Graham, who won the 113-pound sectional championship for the second time in three seasons, enters the state tournament with a 36-4 record and a 24-match winning streak. He will be joined at the state tournament by 10 other wrestlers from Station Camp, including sectional champions Jay Hill (120 pounds), Brodie Jaeckel (126 pounds), and Treyson Pettis (175 pounds). In total, 19 wrestlers from Sumner County schools qualified for the state tournament, which will take place February 20-21 at the Williamson County Ag-Expo Center.

• The Class A state wrestling tournament will take place on February 20-21, 2026.
• Graham won the 113-pound state championship last year after finishing third the previous season.
• Graham won the 113-pound sectional championship for the second time in three seasons this year.

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What’s next

The Class A state wrestling tournament will take place on February 20-21, 2026 at the Williamson County Ag-Expo Center, where Nate Graham will look to defend his 113-pound state championship.