Cadott Hornets Fall Short of State Tournament

Boys wrestling team comes up just shy of qualifying for Division 3 state tournament

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Cadott High School boys wrestling team traveled to Auburndale, Wisconsin to compete in the Division 3 qualifying tournament, determined to earn a spot at the state tournament. Despite their efforts, the Hornets fell just short of making the team cut.

Why it matters

Making the state tournament is a major accomplishment for any high school sports team, as it showcases their hard work, skill, and competitive drive throughout the season. The Hornets were hoping to represent their community at the state level, but came up just shy of achieving that goal.

The details

The Cadott wrestling team competed at the Division 3 qualifying tournament in Auburndale, giving it their all in an effort to earn a spot at the state tournament. However, they were ultimately unable to secure enough points and wins to qualify the full team for the state competition.

  • The Division 3 qualifying tournament took place on February 27, 2026.

The players

Cadott High School

A public high school located in Cadott, Wisconsin that fields a competitive boys wrestling team.

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The takeaway

While the Cadott Hornets fell short of their goal to make the state tournament this year, their determination and competitive spirit showed that they have a strong wrestling program that will likely be back to challenge for a state berth in the future.