Gonzaga Prep freshmen claim first state wrestling titles

Bullpups take second place in team competition at Mat Classic 37

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Gonzaga Prep's standout freshman wrestlers Miro Parr-Coffin and Austin Schield both won individual state championships at the Mat Classic 37 wrestling tournament in Tacoma. The Bullpups also finished second in the team competition.

Why it matters

Gonzaga Prep has long been a powerhouse in high school wrestling in Washington, and the success of these two freshmen indicates the program's continued strength and bright future. Their individual titles and the team's runner-up finish showcase the depth and talent of the Bullpups' roster.

The details

Parr-Coffin won the 106-pound title, while Schield claimed the 138-pound championship. The Bullpups as a team finished second in the overall team standings at the prestigious Mat Classic 37 tournament, held at the Tacoma Dome.

  • The Mat Classic 37 wrestling tournament took place on February 21, 2026.

The players

Miro Parr-Coffin

A freshman wrestler at Gonzaga Prep who won the 106-pound individual state championship.

Austin Schield

A freshman wrestler at Gonzaga Prep who won the 138-pound individual state championship.

Gonzaga Prep

A high school in Spokane, Washington with a storied wrestling program that finished second in the team competition at Mat Classic 37.

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The takeaway

Gonzaga Prep's freshman wrestling standouts Miro Parr-Coffin and Austin Schield have established themselves as rising stars in the state, and the Bullpups' second-place team finish shows the program's continued dominance in high school wrestling in Washington.