Hermiston High School Wrestlers Dominate at WIAA 3A State Championship

Boys team wins state title, girls finish as runners-up with multiple individual champions

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Hermiston High School wrestling program had a standout performance at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 3A state championship held at the Tacoma Dome on February 20. The Hermiston boys team won the overall team title, while the girls team finished as runners-up with several individual state champions.

Why it matters

Hermiston High School has a storied wrestling tradition, and this latest championship continues to cement the program's status as one of the top wrestling schools in the state of Washington. The success of both the boys and girls teams showcases the depth and talent within the Hermiston wrestling community.

The details

The Hermiston boys team won the WIAA 3A state championship thanks to strong performances across multiple weight classes. Sophomore Jayden Martinez (132 pounds) and junior Aidan Larson (138 pounds) both claimed individual state titles, while senior Jacoby Rodriguez closed out his high school career with a championship of his own. On the girls side, Kianna Gutierrez-Munoz led the way with an individual state title, and the team as a whole finished as the 3A runners-up with 15 wrestlers qualifying for the state tournament.

  • The WIAA 3A state championship was held on February 20, 2026 at the Tacoma Dome.

The players

Jayden Martinez

A sophomore wrestler for the Hermiston High School boys team who won the individual state championship in the 132-pound weight class.

Aidan Larson

A junior wrestler for the Hermiston High School boys team who won the individual state championship in the 138-pound weight class.

Jacoby Rodriguez

A senior wrestler for the Hermiston High School boys team who won the individual state championship in his final high school season.

Kianna Gutierrez-Munoz

A wrestler for the Hermiston High School girls team who won the individual state championship.

Hermiston High School

The school whose wrestling program, both boys and girls teams, had a dominant performance at the WIAA 3A state championship.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“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)

The takeaway

Hermiston High School's wrestling program continues to be a powerhouse in the state of Washington, with both the boys and girls teams achieving remarkable success at the highest level of competition. The school's commitment to developing talented wrestlers has paid dividends, and the community can take pride in the program's ongoing dominance.