Kaukauna Wrestling Wins 6th Straight WIAA D1 Team Title

Kaukauna seniors reflect on their team's championship victory over Holmen

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:46pm

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team colors of Kaukauna and Holmen, conveying the intensity and competitive spirit of the high school wrestling state championship match.Kaukauna High School's wrestling dynasty continues, as the team's sixth straight state championship victory is captured in a fractured, cubist-inspired illustration.Kaukauna Today

The Kaukauna High School wrestling team has won its sixth consecutive WIAA Division 1 team championship, defeating Holmen in the final. Kaukauna seniors Liam Crook and Nehemiah Lendobeja discussed their team's triumph and the significance of continuing the program's dominant run.

Why it matters

Kaukauna's wrestling team has established itself as a powerhouse in Wisconsin high school sports, winning six straight state titles. This latest championship solidifies the program's status and cements its place among the elite wrestling teams in the state.

The details

The Kaukauna Ghosts defeated the Holmen Vikings in the WIAA Division 1 team wrestling championship on March 7, 2026. Kaukauna has now won the state title six years in a row, cementing its status as one of the top high school wrestling programs in Wisconsin.

  • The WIAA Division 1 team wrestling championship took place on March 7, 2026.
  • Kaukauna has now won the state title six years in a row.

The players

Liam Crook

A senior on the Kaukauna wrestling team.

Nehemiah Lendobeja

A senior on the Kaukauna wrestling team.

Kaukauna High School

The high school located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, whose wrestling team has won six consecutive WIAA Division 1 state championships.

Holmen High School

The high school located in Holmen, Wisconsin, whose wrestling team was the runner-up in the WIAA Division 1 state championship.

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What they’re saying

“We've worked so hard to get to this point, and it's an incredible feeling to win another state title for our school and community.”

— Liam Crook, Kaukauna Senior

“This championship means everything to us. We've built a winning tradition at Kaukauna, and we're proud to continue that legacy.”

— Nehemiah Lendobeja, Kaukauna Senior

What’s next

Readers can vote for the Piggly Wiggly Post-Crescent high school team of the month in March, which will likely include the Kaukauna wrestling team.

The takeaway

Kaukauna High School's wrestling program has established itself as a dominant force in Wisconsin, winning six consecutive state championships. The team's continued success and the pride of the community highlight the importance of high school sports in shaping young athletes and bringing communities together.