24 - Great Basin Sun, Feb. 11, 2026
Welcome to Winnemucca - Home of the NIAA State Wrestling Championship — Welcome to the NIAA State Wrestling Championships — Format
• In Class 5A, The top six placers in each weight class from the Southern League tournament and the top six placers in each weight class from the Northern League tournament advance to the 12-wrestler state championship bracket. Each bracket is scored through four places. • The Nos. 1 and 2 seeds from each league tournament receive a first-round bye. The first round of the championship will not be team scored. Losers in the first round move into the consolation half. • In Classes 3A, 2A/1A and in the girls draw, the top four placers in each weight class from the Southern Region/League/Qualifier and the top four placers in each weight class in the Northern Region/ League/Qualifier advance to the eight-wrestler bracket. The championship portion of each bracket is single-elimination. The consolation part of the bracket wrestles to a third-place match. • Brackets can be found on Track Wrestling.
Session 1 — Friday, Feb. 13
• After the first round each day, all times are approximate Session I — Friday, February 13 10 a.m. — Weigh-ins (by weight class) 10:30 a.m. — Warm-ups begin 12 p.m. — Class 5A Round of 16 matches (8 mats)
12:40 p.m. — Championship Quarterfinals in all classes (8 mats) • Matches will continue based on available mats Approximately 6 p.m. — Championship Semifinals
Session II — Saturday, Feb. 14
7 a.m. — Weigh-ins (by weight class) 7:30 a.m. — Warm-ups begin 9 a.m. Consolation Semifinals in all classes (8 mats) Matches will continue based on available mats 1:30 p.m. — Championship finals begin • Awards ceremony will commence after the final match
Admission
• All ticket sales will be online through HomeTown Ticketing, the NIAA’s official ticketing partner. • Tickets may be purchased directly through the NIAA website or through the HomeTown Ticketing app. Ticket prices (per day) are: • Adults – $12 • Students (High school age and under, with valid student ID) — $5 • Children (ages 8 and younger) — Free • Please note that NIAA Courtesy Cards and Lifetime Passes will be honored for the legitimate pass holder (identification required) and one guest.
Welcome HS State Wrestlers
Welcome to Winnemucca – Home of the NIAA State Wrestling Championship On behalf of Lowry High School and the Winnemucca community, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the athletes, coaches, officials, families, and fans from across Nevada who have traveled to our town for the NIAA State Wrestling Championship at the Winnemucca Events Complex. We are proud to host this prestigious championship and honored that Winnemucca has been selected as the site where the best wrestlers in our state will compete. This event represents months, and often years, of dedication, discipline, and perseverance by student-athletes who embody the very best of Nevada high school athletics. Winnemucca is a community that values hard work, sportsmanship, and school pride. We hope that during your stay, you experience not only exciting competition, but also the hospitality and support that make our town a special place. We encourage visitors to explore our local businesses, enjoy our restaurants, and take in the unique character of northern Nevada. To the student-athletes: competing at the state level is an extraordinary accomplishment. We wish you the best as you take the mat and showcase your skills, determination, and respect for the sport. Good luck to all competitors, and welcome to Winnemucca. We are glad you are here. Shaun Taylor Principal Albert M. Lowry High School Winnemucca, Nevada
NIAA State Wrestling Championships
21 – Battle Mountain 16 – Lowry 14 – Yerington 12 – Eldorado 9 – Moapa Valley 9 – Spring Creek 7 – Cimarron-Memorial + 7 – Eureka 7 – Green Valley 5 – Las Vegas 5 – Valley 4 – Elko 4 – Pahrump Valley 4 – SLAM Nevada 4 – Virgin Valley 4 – Wooster + + Cimarron won one and Wooster won three Nevada Super State meets, those are included