Kaukauna Wrestling Wins 6th Straight WIAA D1 Team Title

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

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:48pm

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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 accomplishment and victory over Holmen.

Why it matters

Kaukauna's wrestling program has established itself as a dominant force in Wisconsin high school sports, winning six straight team titles. This latest championship continues the school's legacy of wrestling excellence and cements its status as one of the top programs in the state.

The details

The Kaukauna Ghosts wrestling team defeated Holmen 39-24 in the WIAA Division 1 team championship match on March 7, 2026. Kaukauna has now won six consecutive team titles, an impressive feat in a highly competitive sport.

  • The WIAA Division 1 team wrestling championship took place on March 7, 2026.
  • Kaukauna has now won six straight team titles.

The players

Liam Crook

A senior wrestler for the Kaukauna High School wrestling team.

Nehemiah Lendobeja

A senior wrestler for the Kaukauna High School wrestling team.

Kaukauna High School

A high school located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, known for its dominant wrestling program.

Holmen High School

A high school located in Holmen, Wisconsin, that competed against Kaukauna in the WIAA Division 1 team wrestling 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 team title.”

— Liam Crook, Kaukauna Senior Wrestler

“This team has so much heart and determination, and that's what drives us to succeed year after year.”

— Nehemiah Lendobeja, Kaukauna Senior Wrestler

What’s next

The Kaukauna wrestling team will look to continue their dominance and compete for another state championship next season.

The takeaway

Kaukauna High School's wrestling program has established itself as a powerhouse in Wisconsin, winning six consecutive team titles and cementing its status as one of the top programs in the state.