Castle Rock boys wrestling wins 26th-straight district title

The Rockets had 18 wrestlers advance to state from districts, including four champions.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Castle Rock boys wrestling continued its dominant run in the sport, winning its 26th-straight district championship at the WIAA District 4 1A Trico League boys wrestling tournament on Saturday. The Rockets placed first with a team score of 349, 81 more than La Center in second place. Castle Rock had 18 wrestlers advance to the WIAA state tournament, including four champions and several other placers.

Why it matters

Castle Rock's wrestling program has established itself as a powerhouse in the region, winning 26 consecutive district titles. This continued success highlights the strength of the school's youth and middle school wrestling programs, which feed into the high school team and help maintain their dominance.

The details

At the district tournament, Castle Rock had four champions - Cooper Williams (138 lbs), Nolen Nelson (157), Braden Swihart (175 lbs) and Mason Darvell (190) - as well as five wrestlers finish in second place, five in third and four in fourth place. The top four placers in each weight class advanced to the WIAA state tournament. Castle Rock coach Kyle Godinho was impressed by the performance of his underclassmen, with 10 of them advancing to state including several freshmen and sophomores.

  • The WIAA District 4 1A Trico League boys wrestling tournament was held on Saturday.
  • The WIAA state tournament, also known as the Mat Classic, will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20th and 21st at the Tacoma Dome for 1A schools.

The players

Castle Rock boys wrestling

A high school wrestling program that has won 26 consecutive district championships.

Kyle Godinho

The head coach of the Castle Rock boys wrestling team, who was impressed by the performance of his underclassmen wrestlers.

Cooper Williams

A Castle Rock wrestler who won the 138-pound weight class at the district tournament.

Nolen Nelson

A Castle Rock wrestler who won the 157-pound weight class at the district tournament.

Braden Swihart

A Castle Rock wrestler who won the 175-pound weight class at the district tournament.

Mason Darvell

A Castle Rock wrestler who won the 190-pound weight class at the district tournament.

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What they’re saying

“I'm proud of our underclassmen for punching their ticket. In a qualyfing tournament, it's easy to get nervous and break down and not make the cut, but they all won the matches that they needed to.”

— Kyle Godinho, Castle Rock boys wrestling coach (The Tribune)

“It's kind of well-oiled machine. We're always getting the feeder kids coming up. By the time they get to us, we just gotta fine tune some things.”

— Kyle Godinho, Castle Rock boys wrestling coach (The Tribune)

What’s next

The WIAA state tournament, also known as the Mat Classic, will be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20th and 21st at the Tacoma Dome for 1A schools, where the Castle Rock wrestlers who advanced from districts will compete.

The takeaway

Castle Rock's wrestling program has established itself as a dominant force in the region, winning 26 consecutive district titles. This sustained success is a testament to the strength of the school's youth and middle school wrestling programs, which feed into the high school team and help maintain their dominance in the sport.