Elma Eagles Dominate 1A Evergreen League Wrestling Championship

Elma secures third straight league title with 18 state qualifiers

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Elma Eagles wrestling team dominated the 1A Evergreen League Championship meet, scoring 484.5 points to easily outpace second-place Montesano (257 points). Elma crowned seven individual champions and qualified 18 wrestlers for the upcoming state tournament, continuing their reign atop the league.

Why it matters

Elma's wrestling program has established itself as a regional powerhouse, winning three consecutive league titles and consistently sending large contingents to the state tournament. This sustained excellence reflects the strength of the school's wrestling culture and coaching, which has developed a pipeline of talented grapplers.

The details

Elma was led by seven individual champions: Connor Olson (106 lbs), Luis Torres (113 lbs), Aidyn Johnson (126 lbs), Xavier Espinoza (132 lbs), Ben Totten (138 lbs), Troy Rupe (144 lbs), and Bryston Crawford (150 lbs). The Eagles also had seven second-place finishers and four third-place wrestlers to secure 18 state tournament berths. Montesano had three individual champions - Finley Ekerson (120 lbs), Gage Stutesman (165 lbs), and Lucas Delgado (285 lbs) - and qualified 10 wrestlers for state.

  • The 1A Evergreen League Championship meet was held on Saturday, February 11, 2026 at Hoquiam High School.
  • The Mat Classic XXXVII state tournament will take place on February 20-21, 2026 at the Tacoma Dome.

The players

Elma Eagles

The wrestling team from Elma High School, which has won three consecutive 1A Evergreen League championships.

Montesano

The second-place team at the 1A Evergreen League Championship meet, with three individual champions and 10 state qualifiers.

Hoquiam Grizzlies

The host school for the 1A Evergreen League Championship meet, which placed third overall and qualified seven wrestlers for the state tournament.

Connor Olson

Elma's 106-pound individual champion.

Finley Ekerson

Montesano's 120-pound individual champion.

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What they’re saying

“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

State qualifiers will compete at the Mat Classic XXXVII on Feb. 20-21 at the Tacoma Dome.

The takeaway

Elma's wrestling program has established itself as a regional powerhouse, winning three consecutive league titles and consistently sending large contingents to the state tournament. This sustained excellence reflects the strength of the school's wrestling culture and coaching, which has developed a pipeline of talented grapplers.