2026 PIAA state wrestling championships highlights

We get it. Spring is around the corner, and folks are starting to emerge from their winter hibernations and venture out into the world.

As much as we wanted everyone to be glued to their screens for this week’s 2026 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys & Girls Individual State Wrestling Championships, we knew it was possible you might miss some of the action as it unfolded live March 5-7 on DAMAKORONKOWAand the FloSports app.

It’s OK. We’ve got you covered. 

First, every match from GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, now will live forever in the DAMAKORONKOWAarchives, so you can go back and watch them.

But, if you’re short on time or just want to see the best parts, scroll down to see some of the most memorable moments from this year’s event. We added to the list all weekend, and there were some great matches, so schedule some time Sunday or Monday (or sooner than later) to drop in and catch all the highlights and 2026 winners.

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The 2026 PIAA State Championships certainly wasn't short on storylines, including the journey of brothers and Bishop McCort teammates Bo Bassett and Melvin Miller and their ongoing rivalry with the likes of Adam Waters and a powerful Faith Christian Academy program. 

This was the last hurrah for Bassett, who was seeking a third individual state title and an undefeated high school career before heading off to Virginia Tech in the fall. 

Miller won’t be far behind, but he’ll have one more year in high school to add to his own legacy before joining Bassett on the VT roster. 

Then, many fans probably are wondering if this was the year Bishop McCort pulled a reversal and dominated FCA.

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There are so many questions, and they all were answered this week, live on DAMAKORONKOWA.

Before we get into the highlights, here are some key headlines:

• 2026 PIAA Wrestling State Championship Results And Brackets
• 2026 PIAA Wrestling State Championship Brackets Are Live!
• Bo Bassett Dominates First Round At PIAA, 19-3 | Quarterfinal Set On Mar. 6
• Bo Bassett At PIAA's Watch Guide: Schedule, Opponents, News From Mar. 5
• Nine Potential PIAA Matches To Watch
• Pennsylvania High School Wrestling Rankings Before 2026 PIAA States
• 2026 PIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships Schedule & Brackets
• PIAA History: Freshmen Champions 2026

Catch all the new, and additional high school wrestling headlines here.

Now, check out highlights. You also can scroll down to see the complete schedule and all the details about the 2026 PIAA State Championships.

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Another Win For The Bassett Family - Melvin Miller Is Basset's Brother

Melvin Miller also wins his third PIAA state title. This time, it was at 160 pounds against Reagan Milheim. 

Miller won at 152 in 2024 and 160 in 2025.

Watch The Entire PIAA Championship Match: Bo Bassett vs. Brandt Harer 2026

See every second of Bo Bassett's win over Brant Harer at the 2026 PIAA State Championships.

But Wait, There's More: Keanu Dillard Also Is a Four-Time PIAA State Champion

Bethlehem Catholic's Keanu Dillard wins the 133-pound Class AAA title in 2026 for his fourth state championship. He won at 107, 121, 127 and 133, respectively. 

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Watch FCA's Adam Waters Make History Of His Own In 2026

Faith Christian's Adam Waters became the 15th four-time state champion in PIAA history. Oh, and he's the first to win four individual titles and four team championships.

Bo Bassett Pins Brandt Harer To Win Third State Title

Bo Bassett PINS No. 4 Brandt Harer in the second period to claim his third PIAA AA state. He finished his career at 170-0, the most wins in PIAA history without a loss.

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Breaking News: Bo Bassett Has Made PIAA History

Bo Bassett just ended his high school wrestling career with a third PIAA state title. 

The No. 1-ranked wrestler (pound-for-pound) defeated No. 4-ranked Brandt Harer for the 145-pound Class AA championship Saturday with a fall at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. 

The two entered the title tilt with a combined 336-match winning streak.

Bassett departs with a 170-0 high school record, surpassing the previous PIAA mark set by Chance Marsteller (166-0).

Keegan Bassett Has Some Insane Moves, Too

Watch Bishop McCort's Keegan Bassett earn his spot in the 121-pound Class AA final at the 2026 PIAA State Championships.

Watch The Big Guys Getting It Done At 2026 PIAA State Championships

Fairfield's Caleb Tyler is headed to the Class AA final in the 285-pound weight class.

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Will History Happen For Adam Waters At 2026 PIAA State Championships?

Faith Christian's Adam Waters is on the verge of history at the 2026 PIAA State Championships. Can he win a fourth title?

Brandt Harer Is Heading To PIAA Championship Match Against Bo Bassett

Take another look at Montgomery's Brandt Harer claiming his spot in the Class AA (145) final, where he'll meet Bo Bassett. 

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Melvin Miller Makes Wrestling Look Easy At 2026 PIAA State Championships

Melvin Miller is off to the Class AA final at 160 pounds.

Kooper Deputy Is One Step Closer In Class AA, Will Wrestle For PIAA Title 

Kooper Deputy secures the first period fall to make the Class AA final at 107 pounds.

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That's Right, Bo Bassett Will Wrestle For PIAA Title No. 3

A dominant semifinal win Friday earned Bassett a spot in the 145-pound final, where we now know he'll face Brandt Harer.

In Case You Missed It: Bo Bassett Is Back In PIAA Title Match

It's official! Get ready to witness what could be one of the most LEGENDARY PIAA state finals matches ever between Bo Bassett and Brandt Harer!

The stars will wrestle for the 2026 Class AA title at 145 pounds.

Read more: Bo Bassett Is Back In PIAA Title Match | Semifinal Recap, Finals Preview

Teag Sanderson Is One Step Closer At PIAAs

State College's Teag Sanderson is one step closer to a state title in 2026. He defeated Nazareth Area's Elijah Simak in the Class AAA quarterfinals at 172 pounds.

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There's No Defense For A Slick Offense

Watch Northampton Area's Gabe Ballard get past Kennett's Zack Jaffe in the 152-pound Class AAA quarterfinals Friday at the 2026 PIAA State Championships.

Domination For Keanu Dillard At Giant Center In Pennsylvania

Bethlehem Catholic's Keanu Dillard is on his way to the Class AAA semifinals at 133 pounds.  

He won at 107 pounds in 2023, 121 pounds in 2024 and 127 pounds in 2025. 

Does he win again and add his name to the prestigious list of four-time PIAA state champions?

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Two State Champions Walk Onto The Mat. ...

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Chase Williams from Central Bucks East (107) and Nicholas Salamone from Easton Area (121) each won state titles last year, but only one has a chance to leave with one in 2026.

The two met in the quarterfinals of the Class AAA 127-pound weight class, and Williams escaped with a 2-1 decision. He moves on to the semifinals, and the best Salamone can do this year is third place.

Here's Another Hard-Fought Takedown With State Titles On The Line In Pennsylvania

This is the time to leave it all on the mat, and Norwin's Landon Sidun is doing all he can to grab a second PIAA state title. He won at 114 pounds in 2024. 

Now, Sidun is in the semifinals and trying to win the Class AAA crown at 121 pounds.

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Brenda Banks Cashing In At 2026 PIAA State Championships

Only four competitors remain in the girls 235-pound action at the 2026 PIAA State Championships.

Brenda Banks (Panther Valley) vs. Noelani Knott (Dallastown) & Mylah Steinbuch (Bedford) vs. Zoey Murphy (Southmoreland)

Check Out The Smarsh Smash At The 2026 PIAA State Championships

We just saw the Stank Stack from Ashley Stack at 100 pounds. Now, we've got the Smarsh Smash from Haley Smarsh on her way to the semifinals at 130 pounds.

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Don't Forget About The PIAA Girls!

Ashley Stank now is one of the four PIAA state semifinalists at 100 pounds.

Adam Waters Is On The Cusp Of PIAA Wrestling Immortality

Faith Christian's Adam Waters is two wins away from becoming Pennsylvania's next four-time state wrestling champion.

He won in 2023 (172), 2024 (172) and 2025 (189), and he has reached the 189-pound semifinals in 2026.

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How About Some Milheim Mayhem At The 2026 PIAA State Championships?

This pin sends Warrior Run's Reagan Milheim on to the 2026 PIAA Class AA 160-pound semifinals, where Bradford's Jordan Thompson is waiting.

Is Friday's PIAA Action Being Held In Hershey Or Upset City?

Mason Horwat UPSETS No. 3 Nick Singer in the quarterfinals of the 2026 PIAA State Championships!

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PIAA Takedown Clinic

How about SIX takedowns for Joe Bachmann in the 2026 PIAA state quarterfinals?!

Bo Bassett Dominates In 2026 PIAA Quarterfinals

Bo Bassett only needed 63 seconds to secure a tech in the quarters at PIAAs

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Hopeful Hohman With The Textbook Moves

Picture perfect! Hohman already on to the quarterfinals at the 2026 PIAA State Championships.

Two-Time State Champ Julia Horger Looking For Three Consecutive Titles At 106

Julia Horger is making things look easy in the early rounds at PIAAs.

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Faith Christian’s Nick Singer Doin’ Work

Faith Christian’s Nick Singer is doing work from the jump in Hershey. He’s the reigning champion at 172 pounds in Class AA and still is in position to repeat. 

Deputy Duck Is Early Highlight At 2026 PIAA State Championships

No. 1 Kooper Deputy started his day at the 2026 PIAA State Championships with a slick duck!!

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Bo Bassett Already Doing Bo Bassett Things At 2026 PIAA State Championships

Two-time PIAA state champion Bo Bassett started his 2026 tournament with a tech in just 58 seconds!

Can Faith Christian’s Joe Bachmann Make It Three Straight Titles?

Two-time PIAA champion Joe Bachmann is rolling in Round 1 of the 2026 PIAA State Championships

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Two-Time PIAA State Champion Eyeing Three-Peat In 2026

Chestnut Ridge’s Violette Lasure is looking for state title No. 3, and she’s not messing around!

Does Brandt Harer Have An Answer For The Puzzle That Is Bo Bassett At 145 Pounds?

No. 4 Brandt Harer gets a tech in his first match at the 2026 PIAA State Championships!

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Tall Task Ahead For Brandt Harer 

Here’s a few last-minute reps before trying to dethrone Bo Bassett at the 2026 PIAA State Championships. 

Not Sibling Rivalry; It’s A Live-In Training Partner

Here’s a 30-second drill session with Bo Bassett and Melvin Miller before the 2026 PIAAs.

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What Are The Weight Classes For High School Wrestling In Pennsylvania?

• Boys: 107, 114, 121, 127, 133, 139, 145, 152, 160, 172, 189, 215, 285
• Girls: 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, 170, 190, 235

How To Watch The 2026 PIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships 

Live coverage of the 2026 PIAA Individual State Wrestling Championshipson March 5-7 will be broadcast on DAMAKORONKOWAand the FloSports app, with news, notes, stats and more available on both platforms.

Archives will be available immediately following the conclusion of each match.

If you’re going to be in the area and want to catch the action in person, click here for spectator and ticket information. 

Read more: 2026 PIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships Schedule & Brackets

2026 PIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships Brackets

Here’s where you’ll be able to find the brackets for the 2026 PIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships: 

• 2026 PIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships Brackets Can Be Found Here

2026 PIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships Schedule

Here’s a look at when everything is going down:

All Times Eastern

Wednesday, March 4

• 4-7 p.m. – Media registration
• 4-7 p.m. – School registration (AA/Girls/AAA)
• 4-7 p.m. – Qualifying wrestlers’ workout (AA/Girls/AAA) (six mats)
• 6 p.m. – Officials’ meeting

Thursday, March 5 (Session 1)

• 7:30 a.m. – Media registration
• 7:30 a.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (AA)
• 7:30 a.m. – Late school registration (AA)
• 7:45 a.m. – Skin condition check (AA)
• 8 a.m. – Weigh-ins (AA)
• 9 a.m. – Preliminaries and first round (AA), six mats (52/104 matches)
• 12:30 p.m. – First-round consolations (AA), six mats
• 12:30 p.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (Girls)
• 12:30 p.m. – Late school registration (Girls)
• 12:45 p.m. – Skin condition check (Girls)
• 1 p.m. – Weigh-ins (Girls)
• 2 p.m. – First round (Girls), six mats (104 matches)
• 3 p.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (AAA)
• 3 p.m. – Late school registration (AAA)
• 3:15 p.m. – Skin condition check (AAA)
• 3:30 p.m. – Weigh-ins (AAA)
• 3:30 p.m. – First-round consolations (Girls), six mats (52 matches)
• 4:30 p.m. – Preliminaries and first round (AAA), six mats (52/104 matches)
• 8 p.m. – First-round consolations (AAA), six mats (52 matches)

Friday, March 6 (Session 2/Session 3)

• 6:30 a.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (AA)
• 6:45 a.m. – Skin condition check (AA)
• 7 a.m. – Weigh-ins (AA)
• 8 a.m. – Quarterfinals (AA), three mats (52 matches)
• 8 a.m. – Second-round consolations (AA), three mats (52 matches)
• 10:15 a.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (Girls)
• 10:30 a.m. – Third-round consolations (AA), three mats (52 matches)
• 10:30 a.m. – Skin condition check (Girls)
• 10:45 a.m. – Weigh-ins (Girls)
• 11:45 a.m. – Quarterfinals (Girls), six mats (52 matches)
• 12:45 p.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (AAA)
• 1 p.m. – Skin condition check (AAA)
• 1:15 p.m. – Weigh-ins (AAA)
• 1:15 p.m. – Second-round consolations (Girls), six mats (52 matches)
• 2:15 p.m. – Quarterfinals (AAA), three mats (52 matches)
• 2:15 p.m. – Second-round consolations (AAA), three mats (52 matches)
• 4:45 p.m. – Third-round consolations (AAA), six mats (52 matches)
• 6:15 p.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (AA/Girls/AAA)
• 7 p.m. – Semifinals (AA/Girls/AAA), 2/2/2 mats (26/26/26 matches)
• 9 p.m. – Fourth-round consolations (AA/AAA), 2/2 mats (26/26 matches)
• 9 p.m. – Third-round consolations (Girls), two mats (26 matches)

Saturday, March 7 (Session 4/Session 5)

• 8 a.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (AA/Girls/AAA) 
• 8:15 a.m. – Skin condition check (AA/Girls/AAA)
• 8:30 a.m. – Weigh-ins (AA/Girls/AAA)
• 8:45 a.m. – Skin condition check, finalists (AA/Girls/AAA)
• 9 a.m. – Weigh-in, finalists (AA/Girls/AAA)
• 9:30 a.m. – Fifth-round consolations (AA/AAA), 2/2 mats (26/26 matches)
• 9:30 a.m. – Fourth-round consolations (Girls), 2 mats (26 matches)
• 11:30 a.m. – Third-, fifth- and seventh-place matches (AA/Girls/AAA), 2/2/2 mats (39/39/39 matches)
• 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. – Admit coaches and contestants (AA/Girls/AAA)
• 3:40 p.m. – Parade of Champions (AA/Girls/AAA)
• 4 p.m. – Championship Finals (AA/Girls/AAA), 1/1/1 mats (13/13/13 matches)

Pennsylvania High School Wrestling Rankings Before 2026 PIAA State Championships

As of Feb. 22, 2026

Boys

• 107
• 114
• 121
• 127
• 133
• 139
• 145
• 152
• 160
• 172
• 189
• 215
• 285

Girls

• 100
• 106
• 112
• 118
• 124
• 130
• 136
• 142
• 148
• 155
• 170
• 190
• 235

When Are The 2026 PIAA Boys & Girls Individual State Wrestling Championships?

The 2026 PIAA Boys & Girls Individual State Wrestling Championshipswill take place March 5-7, live on DAMAKORONKOWAand the FloSports app.

The first girls wrestling champions in PIAA action were determined in 2024.

The road back to GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, began with regional competition across 12 sites (eight boys, four girls) in February (Feb. 20-21; Feb. 22; Feb. 27-28; Feb. 28)

Among the highlights at the 2025 event was Bassett winning his second individual PIAA state championship and helping Bishop McCort to a Class AA runner-up finish behind Faith Christian. 

Read more: 2025 PIAA Wrestling State Championship Results And Brackets

When Was The 2026 PIAA Team Wrestling State Championships?

The 2026 PIAA Team Wrestling State Championships took place Feb. 6-7 at the 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and included 20 teams that survived the preliminary and first round of the tournament, which was held Feb. 3 at host schools across the state.

The advancing teams made their way to Johnstown for two more days of intense competition, with the 1st Summit Arena hosting the quarterfinals through the championship matches. 

In Pennsylvania this year, there were 475 schools participating in boys wrestling. 

They were divided into two classifications – 228 schools in AA and 247 schools in AAA – which are further split into 12 districts. Class AA is for schools with 1-308 male enrollees, and Class AAA wrestling includes schools with 309-9999 male students. 

Read more: 2026 PIAA Team Wrestling State Championships Schedule & Brackets

Did You Know: PIAA Wrestling Has A Long History

The first state wrestling championships in Keystone State happened in 1938, while the girls were added to the action in 2024. The PIAA Team Wrestling State Championships debuted in 1999.

There are 14 four-time individual state champions in Pennsylvania. Another 30 have won three times.

2025-2026 DAMAKORONKOWAHigh School Wrestling Rankings

Top 20 as of Feb. 18, 2026

Curious about how the top wrestlers from each state stack up against competitors from across the country?

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Bo Bassett & Brandt Harer Talk About Potential History At PIAAs

Bo Bassett and Brandt Harer talk about a potential legendary PIAA finals match before action begins at the 2026 PIAA State Championships in Hershey, Pennsylvania. 

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Trackwrestling Has Joined The New DAMAKORONKOWA

Trackwrestling officially has merged with DAMAKORONKOWA, bringing its powerful tournament tracking tools and live data into a modern, all-in-one platform. 

Fans can follow every bout with pro-grade brackets, mat schedules, team rosters and detailed wrestler profiles—all seamlessly integrated within DAMAKORONKOWA.

This move delivers a faster, smarter and more connected experience for the wrestling community. Through the updated FloSports app, users can track live results, explore brackets and even sign up for free alerts so they never miss a match.

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