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D.C. Everest's Kleinschmidt finishes second at WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament
Wausau Pilot & Review reports on local wrestlers' performances at the 2026 WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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D.C. Everest's Niko Kleinschmidt earned a second-place medal in the Division 1 boys 215-pound championship match at the 2026 WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament. Four other local wrestlers, including two from Wausau West, were eliminated in consolation semifinal matches.
Why it matters
The WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament is a prestigious high school wrestling event that showcases the top talent in Wisconsin. Local wrestlers' performances at this tournament highlight the strength of their programs and the dedication of the athletes.
The details
Kleinschmidt lost the Division 1 boys 215-pound championship match to McCoy Smith of Waunakee 4-2, finishing the season with a 39-5 record. D.C. Everest's Josiah Beltran and Carson Kempf, as well as Wausau West's Aeleeh Le and Lana Borchardt, were all eliminated in consolation semifinal matches.
- The 2026 WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament concluded on Saturday, February 28.
The players
Niko Kleinschmidt
A wrestler from D.C. Everest High School who finished second in the Division 1 boys 215-pound championship match.
McCoy Smith
A wrestler from Waunakee High School who defeated Kleinschmidt in the Division 1 boys 215-pound championship match.
Josiah Beltran
A wrestler from D.C. Everest High School who was eliminated in a consolation semifinal match.
Carson Kempf
A wrestler from D.C. Everest High School who was eliminated in a consolation semifinal match.
Aeleeh Le
A wrestler from Wausau West High School who was eliminated in a consolation semifinal match.
Lana Borchardt
A wrestler from Wausau West High School who was eliminated in a consolation semifinal match.
The takeaway
The performances of local wrestlers at the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament showcase the strength and dedication of high school wrestling programs in the Wausau area. While Kleinschmidt's second-place finish is a notable achievement, the elimination of several other local wrestlers in consolation semifinal matches highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the need for continued development and training to reach the highest levels of success.
