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Kaukauna Wins 6th Straight D1 Wrestling Team Title
Ghosts rally from early deficit to claim another state championship
Mar. 7, 2026 at 11:25pm
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The Kaukauna High School wrestling team won its sixth consecutive Division 1 state team championship, rallying from an early 23-3 deficit to defeat Holmen 31-26 in the final. Nehemia Lendobeja clinched the victory with a 3-0 win at 285 pounds.
Why it matters
Kaukauna's wrestling program has established itself as a dominant force in Wisconsin, winning the D1 team title six years in a row. The Ghosts' ability to overcome a large early deficit showcases their resilience and determination to maintain their status as one of the top high school wrestling programs in the state.
The details
Kaukauna trailed Holmen 23-3 early in the match before rallying to win six consecutive bouts and clinch the 31-26 victory. Nehemia Lendobeja's 3-0 win at 285 pounds sealed the championship for the Ghosts.
- The D1 state wrestling championship match took place on March 7, 2026.
The players
Kaukauna High School
A public high school located in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, known for its successful wrestling program that has won the Division 1 state team title six years in a row.
Holmen High School
A public high school located in Holmen, Wisconsin, that competed against Kaukauna in the Division 1 state wrestling team championship match.
Nehemia Lendobeja
A wrestler for Kaukauna High School who secured the match-winning victory at 285 pounds to clinch the Ghosts' sixth consecutive Division 1 state team title.
What’s next
Kaukauna will look to continue its dynasty and win a seventh straight Division 1 state wrestling team championship next year.
The takeaway
Kaukauna's ability to overcome a large early deficit and rally to win its sixth consecutive Division 1 state wrestling team title is a testament to the program's resilience, determination, and status as one of the top high school wrestling programs in Wisconsin.
