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Medford Today
By the People, for the People
2 Female Wrestlers from SCG, 1 from NGL Advance to Sectionals
Top two wrestlers in each weight class move on to next round of competition
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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At the regional wrestling competition held in Edgar, Wisconsin last Friday, two female wrestlers from the Spencer-Columbus Catholic-Granton (SCG) team and one from the Northland Lutheran (NGL) team qualified to advance to the sectional round by finishing in the top two of their respective weight classes.
Why it matters
Girls' wrestling has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with more high schools offering the sport and female athletes earning increased opportunities to compete at the varsity level. The advancement of these three wrestlers to the sectional round highlights the growth of the sport and the talent emerging from smaller regional programs.
The details
At the regional meet, the top two wrestlers in each weight category earned a spot to move on to the sectional competition. The SCG team had two wrestlers finish in the top two - one in the 120-pound class and another in the 135-pound class. Additionally, a wrestler from the NGL team placed in the top two in the 145-pound weight class.
- The regional competition was held last Friday, February 18, 2026, in Edgar, Wisconsin.
The players
Spencer-Columbus Catholic-Granton (SCG)
A high school sports team that had two female wrestlers advance to the sectional round of competition.
Northland Lutheran (NGL)
A high school that had one female wrestler advance to the sectional round of competition.
The takeaway
The advancement of these three female wrestlers to the sectional round demonstrates the growing popularity and competitiveness of girls' wrestling in the region, providing more opportunities for young women to participate in varsity sports.
