Eau Claire Regis Wrestler Makes History with First State Title

Sophomore Drey Kren becomes the first state champion in Regis school history.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Sophomore Drey Kren of the Eau Claire Regis/Altoona wrestling team made history by capturing the Division 2 state championship at 106 pounds, the first state title in Regis school history. Kren defeated Madox Mau of Belleville 4-0 in the final match after dominating his previous tournament bouts.

Why it matters

Regis has never had a state champion wrestler before, making Kren's accomplishment a significant milestone for the school's athletics program. His victory also highlights the growth and development of the Regis/Altoona co-op wrestling team, which had three state placers this year.

The details

Kren, the second seed, took charge early in the final match, scoring a takedown in the first 30 seconds and riding out his opponent the rest of the way. He chose the down position in the second period and scored an escape to go up 4-0, then held on for the shutout victory. Kren, who finished the season 54-2, was one of three Regis/Altoona wrestlers to place at state, with sophomore Jacob Lootans Jr. taking second at 150 pounds and freshman Corbyn Weiss placing third at 120 pounds.

  • Kren captured the Division 2 state title on February 28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
  • Kren was recognized for his historic achievement when he returned to school the following week.

The players

Drey Kren

A sophomore wrestler for the Eau Claire Regis/Altoona co-op team who won the Division 2 state championship at 106 pounds, the first state title in Regis school history.

Madox Mau

The fourth-seeded wrestler from Belleville who Kren defeated 4-0 in the state title match.

Jacob Lootans Jr.

A sophomore wrestler for Regis/Altoona who took second place at 150 pounds at the state tournament.

Corbyn Weiss

A freshman wrestler for Regis/Altoona who placed third at 120 pounds at the state tournament.

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What they’re saying

“It feels good to see all of the hard that I put in pay off. It is great to be able to accomplish a goal that I set about five years ago.”

— Drey Kren (Yahoo Sports)

“It is pretty cool. It is a record that can't be broken.”

— Drey Kren (Yahoo Sports)

“Having my teammates there at state helps a lot. They gave me a lot of support and encouragement.”

— Drey Kren (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

Kren plans to compete in national freestyle wrestling events this spring and summer, and has already set a goal of winning another state title next high school season.

The takeaway

Drey Kren's historic state championship victory is a proud moment for the Eau Claire Regis wrestling program, showcasing the growth and development of their co-op team and providing inspiration for future generations of Regis wrestlers to follow in his footsteps.