Cedar Park's Nathan Reilly wins 3rd straight Texas high school wrestling title

Reilly, the 2025 Wrestler of the Year, can go for a fourth gold medal in 2027

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Cedar Park junior Nathan Reilly won his third consecutive UIL state wrestling championship, defeating Frisco Centennial's Adam Uribe 9-1 in the Class 5A 120-pound division. Reilly was named the Class 5A wrestler of the meet and has a chance to earn four golds when he competes again in 2027. Four other Austin-area wrestlers also claimed state titles.

Why it matters

Reilly's three straight state titles cement his status as one of the top high school wrestlers in Texas. His continued dominance highlights the strength of the Cedar Park wrestling program and the competitive nature of Texas high school wrestling.

The details

Reilly, who was the American-Statesman's 2025 boys wrestler of the year, cruised to victory in the championship match, winning 9-1. He has now won state titles at 106 pounds as a freshman in 2024, 113 pounds in 2025, and 120 pounds in 2026. The other local champions were Dripping Springs' Jackson Shipley, Leander's Mauricio Bennett, San Marcos' Mila Juarez, and Liberty Hill's Alyciana Rogers.

  • Nathan Reilly won state titles in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
  • Reilly will have a chance to earn a fourth gold medal when he competes again in 2027.

The players

Nathan Reilly

A junior at Cedar Park High School who has won three consecutive UIL state wrestling championships.

Adam Uribe

A wrestler from Frisco Centennial High School who Reilly defeated 9-1 in the Class 5A 120-pound championship match.

Jackson Shipley

A wrestler from Dripping Springs High School who won his second straight gold medal in the Class 6A 120-pound boys division.

Mauricio Bennett

A wrestler from Leander High School who earned gold in the Class 5A 165-pound bracket with a 5-3 decision.

Mila Juarez

A wrestler from San Marcos High School who earned the Class 6A 120-pound girls title with a 9-3 decision.

Alyciana Rogers

A wrestler from Liberty Hill High School who was crowned state champion at 235 pounds.

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What’s next

Reilly will have a chance to earn a fourth gold medal when he competes again in 2027.

The takeaway

Nathan Reilly's three straight state wrestling titles cement his status as one of the top high school wrestlers in Texas, highlighting the strength of the Cedar Park wrestling program and the competitive nature of Texas high school wrestling.