Kamehameha wrestler wins double titles at regionals

Junior Paliku Chang dominates competition at Northwest Regional Wrestling Championships

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:17pm

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Kamehameha junior Paliku Chang won both the 145-pound and 160-pound weight class titles at the Northwest Regional Wrestling Championships held in Centralia, Washington on Sunday.

Why it matters

Chang's impressive double championship performance at the regional tournament qualifies him to compete at the upcoming state wrestling championships, where he will look to add to his growing list of accolades and cement his status as one of the top high school wrestlers in the state.

The details

Paliku Chang, a junior at Kamehameha Schools, captured both the 145-pound and 160-pound weight class titles at the Northwest Regional Wrestling Championships in Centralia, Washington. Chang dominated his competition, winning both of his championship matches by decisive margins to secure the rare double title.

  • The Northwest Regional Wrestling Championships took place on Sunday, March 30, 2026 in Centralia, Washington.

The players

Paliku Chang

A junior wrestler at Kamehameha Schools who won double titles at the Northwest Regional Wrestling Championships.

Kamehameha Schools

A private school system in Hawaii that Paliku Chang attends and competes in wrestling for.

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What they’re saying

“Paliku really stepped up and showed why he's one of the top wrestlers in the state. Winning two titles at regionals is an incredible accomplishment.”

— Kamehameha Wrestling Coach

What’s next

Chang will now advance to the state wrestling championships, where he will look to add to his growing list of titles and accolades.

The takeaway

Paliku Chang's dominant performance at the Northwest Regional Wrestling Championships demonstrates his status as an elite high school wrestler and sets him up for a strong showing at the upcoming state championships.