Olympia Wrestlers Earn Top-Five Finishes at State

Holloway takes fourth, Gaither takes fifth in their respective weight classes.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Olympia High School wrestlers Darian Holloway and Brandon Gaither both earned top-five finishes at the state wrestling championships in their respective weight classes. Holloway, a senior, placed fourth in the heavyweight division in Class 1A, while Gaither, also a senior, finished fifth in the 113-pound weight class.

Why it matters

Olympia's wrestling program has a strong tradition, and these top-five finishes at the state level demonstrate the continued excellence of the school's athletes and coaching staff. The results will boost the team's profile and could help attract more talented wrestlers to the program in the future.

The details

Holloway, wrestling in the heavyweight division, earned his fourth-place finish after a series of hard-fought matches against some of the top wrestlers in the state. Gaither, competing in the 113-pound weight class, also put together an impressive tournament run to secure his fifth-place result.

  • The state wrestling championships took place on February 21, 2026.

The players

Darian Holloway

A senior wrestler at Olympia High School who placed fourth in the heavyweight division at the state championships.

Brandon Gaither

A senior wrestler at Olympia High School who placed fifth in the 113-pound weight class at the state championships.

Olympia High School

A high school located in Olympia, Washington, known for its strong wrestling program.

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The takeaway

Olympia High School's wrestling program continues to produce talented athletes who can compete at the highest levels of competition. These top-five finishes at the state championships are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the wrestlers and their coaches, and they will likely inspire the next generation of Olympia wrestlers to strive for similar success.