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Spanish Fork Today
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Spanish Fork Holds Narrow Lead Over Wasatch After 5A Day 1
Two-time defending state champion Spanish Fork, Box Elder and Wasatch are all within six points of each other after the opening day of the 5A boys wrestling state tournament.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The 5A boys wrestling state tournament is shaping up to be a very tight race, with two-time defending state champion Spanish Fork holding a narrow lead over Box Elder and Wasatch after the opening day of competition at UVU on Thursday. Spanish Fork leads with 88 points, followed by Box Elder with 84.5 points and Wasatch with 82 points. Competition resumes with the last two rounds and consolation rounds on Friday at UVU.
Why it matters
The close standings between the top teams highlights the competitive nature of the 5A wrestling landscape, with several schools vying for the state title. The tournament will likely come down to the wire, making for an exciting conclusion to the high school wrestling season.
The details
Of the top three teams, Spanish Fork advanced the most wrestlers into the semifinals with six, followed by Wasatch with six and Box Elder with five. One of the feature wrestlers to watch is Wasatch senior Ben Kohler, who improved to 53-6 with a pair of wins on Thursday and is two wins away from his third straight individual state championship. Six other wrestlers are still in the hunt for a state title repeat after advancing to their respective semifinals.
- The 5A boys wrestling state tournament is taking place on Thursday, February 12, 2026 and Friday, February 13, 2026 at UVU.
- Competition resumed on Friday with the last two rounds and consolation rounds.
The players
Spanish Fork
The two-time defending state champion in the 5A boys wrestling tournament.
Box Elder
One of the top contenders for the 5A boys wrestling state title, currently in second place after the opening day.
Wasatch
Another top contender for the 5A boys wrestling state title, currently in third place after the opening day.
Ben Kohler
A Wasatch senior wrestler who is two wins away from his third straight individual state championship.
Easton Shelley
A Spanish Fork junior wrestler who advanced to the semifinals.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
Competition will resume on Friday with the last two rounds and consolation rounds at UVU.
The takeaway
The close standings between the top teams in the 5A boys wrestling state tournament highlights the competitive nature of the sport in Utah, with several schools vying for the state title. The tournament will likely come down to the wire, making for an exciting conclusion to the high school wrestling season.
