Midland Christian Wrestler Places 2nd at State

Sophomore Jameson Olliff earns silver medal in first year of competition

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Midland Christian sophomore Jameson Olliff placed second in the 144-weight class during the TAPPS Wrestling State Championships on Saturday, narrowly losing the championship match 9-5 to a senior opponent from Pasadena First Baptist.

Why it matters

Olliff's impressive performance in his first year of wrestling competition showcases the strength of Midland Christian's athletic program and the potential for young athletes to excel at the state level, even as newcomers to their sport.

The details

Olliff earned a state silver medal after pinning his opponent from Austin Veritas in the quarterfinals. His championship match against the senior from Pasadena First Baptist was a close, hard-fought battle that came down to the wire.

  • The TAPPS Wrestling State Championships took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Olliff's silver medal match occurred on the same day as the state championships.

The players

Jameson Olliff

A sophomore wrestler at Midland Christian School who placed second in the 144-weight class at the 2026 TAPPS Wrestling State Championships.

Kamden Nugent

A senior wrestler from Pasadena First Baptist who defeated Olliff 9-5 in the 144-pound state championship match.

Josh Olliff

The wrestling coach for Midland Christian School.

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What they’re saying

“His championship match came down to the wire in a nail-biting final against a senior from First Baptist Christian Academy, where he narrowly came up short after a hard-fought battle.”

— Josh Olliff, Midland Christian Wrestling Coach (mrt.com)

What’s next

Jameson Olliff and the Midland Christian wrestling team will look to build on this strong performance and aim for an even better result at next year's state championships.

The takeaway

Midland Christian's athletic program continues to produce talented young athletes who can compete at the highest levels, even in sports where they may be relatively new to the competition. Jameson Olliff's silver medal finish is an impressive achievement that showcases the school's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes.