Muskego Teams Quietly Shaped Wild Waukesha Winter Sports Season

Muskego athletes and co-op teams figured prominently in a packed Waukesha County winter sports season

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:06am

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The Muskego area saw a number of standout performances from local teams and athletes during the 2025-2026 Waukesha County winter sports season. Muskego wrestlers, the Muskego Ice Force hockey co-op, and the Franklin/Muskego gymnastics team all made deep playoff runs, while Oconomowoc wrestler Kellen Wolbert made history by winning his fourth state title.

Why it matters

The success of Muskego-area teams and athletes during the winter sports season highlights the strength of the local sports programs and the impact they have on the broader Waukesha County community. These achievements bring pride to the Muskego area and showcase the talent and dedication of the local student-athletes.

The details

Several Muskego-area teams and athletes stood out during the 2025-2026 Waukesha County winter sports season. The Franklin/Muskego gymnastics team nearly topped powerhouse Arrowhead, while the Muskego wrestling team and the Muskego Ice Force hockey co-op both made deep playoff runs. Oconomowoc wrestler Kellen Wolbert also made history by winning his fourth state title.

  • The 2025-2026 Waukesha County winter sports season took place from November 2025 through March 2026.
  • The Franklin/Muskego gymnastics team's near-upset of Arrowhead occurred in February 2026.
  • The Muskego wrestling team and Muskego Ice Force hockey co-op both made their playoff runs in late February and March 2026.
  • Kellen Wolbert won his fourth state wrestling title in March 2026.

The players

Franklin/Muskego gymnastics team

A co-op gymnastics team representing Franklin and Muskego high schools that nearly defeated powerhouse Arrowhead during the 2025-2026 season.

Muskego wrestling team

The wrestling team from Muskego High School that made a deep playoff run during the 2025-2026 season.

Muskego Ice Force hockey co-op

A hockey co-op team representing Muskego and other area schools that made a deep playoff run during the 2025-2026 season.

Kellen Wolbert

A wrestler from Oconomowoc High School who won his fourth consecutive state wrestling title in March 2026.

Arrowhead

A high school in Waukesha County known for its strong athletic programs, including its gymnastics team that was nearly defeated by the Franklin/Muskego co-op.

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The takeaway

The success of Muskego-area teams and athletes during the winter sports season demonstrates the strength and competitiveness of the local sports programs, which continue to produce talented student-athletes who excel at the highest levels of competition in Waukesha County.