Lena Senior Wrestler Aims for Historic 4th State Title

Taylor Whiting looks to become the first brother-sister duo to each win 4 state wrestling championships in Wisconsin.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Lena High School senior wrestler Taylor Whiting is on the verge of making history. After winning three straight WIAA state championships in the 114-pound weight class, Whiting is now ranked No. 1 in the country and is poised to capture her fourth consecutive state title. If successful, she would become the first wrestler in Wisconsin to achieve this rare feat, potentially matching the accomplishment of her brother Clayton, who won four state titles from 2019-2022.

Why it matters

Winning one state wrestling title is an incredible achievement, but capturing four in a row is an almost unheard-of accomplishment. Whiting's quest to make history speaks to her exceptional talent, tireless work ethic, and ability to thrive under pressure. A successful title defense would cement her legacy as one of the greatest high school wrestlers in Wisconsin's storied history.

The details

After winning three straight sectional championships, the 62-1 Whiting is now ranked No. 1 in the country in the 114-pound weight class. Her ultimate goals, however, extend far beyond the high school level, as she has her sights set on world and Olympic titles. Whiting, who was "scared all the time" as a freshman, has grown tremendously both physically and mentally, thriving on the big stage and the pressure that comes with being the top-ranked wrestler in her weight class.

  • Whiting will wrestle at the Kohl Center in Madison on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Her brother, Clayton Whiting, won four state titles from 2019-2022.

The players

Taylor Whiting

A senior wrestler at Lena High School in Wisconsin who is aiming to become the first wrestler in the state to win four consecutive WIAA state championships.

Clayton Whiting

Taylor Whiting's brother, who accomplished the rare feat of winning four state wrestling titles in four years from 2019-2022.

Chad Misco

The head wrestling coach at Lena High School, who believes the Whiting siblings could become the first brother-sister duo in the country to each win four state titles.

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What they’re saying

“They may be the first brother-sister combo in the country to win four each which I think speaks volumes for their family and their legacy, if you will, in the sport of wrestling.”

— Chad Misco, Head Wrestling Coach, Lena High School (fox11online.com)

“My goals are world and Olympic titles. So [winning four straight] is just a little step, and if I mess up a little bit, okay, I learn and I grow.”

— Taylor Whiting (fox11online.com)

“I could tell you Taylor freshman year was scared all the time. I've worked too hard to have pressure on myself. Just being in the spotlight of being number one in the state, I've grown so much. I've matured.”

— Taylor Whiting (fox11online.com)

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