Girls State Wrestling Interviews and Recap

The fifth NSAA girls individual wrestling state championships are complete.

February 19, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

OMAHA — The fifth NSAA girls individual wrestling state championships are complete.

2026 marked the second year that the rapidly-growing sport operated with two classes competing.

Interviews:

Haylee Trew, Johnson County Central

Evelyn Freeman, Cedar Catholic

Stella Harbols, Kearney

Isabelle Kuehler, Pierce

Nyla Bolles, Wayne

Ashley Najera, Lexington

Adams Central Coach Teran Boyer, wrestler Kayden Sipp

Here are the final team standings.

Class A:

Omaha Westside 131

Kearney 127.5

Norfolk 101.5

Lexington 96

Grand Island 82.5

Class B:

Adams Central 89.5

Columbus Lakeview 82

Yutan 81.5

Battle Creek 79.5

Auburn 58

The individual champions were:

Class A

100 - Annah Perdue, York

105 - Lauren Frihauf, Seward

110 - Mia Anderson, Bennington

115 - Kenley Harris, Lincoln Southwest

120 - Kaylyn Harrill, Omaha Skutt

125 - Sloane Abbey, Kearney

130 - Kalynn Lyons, Omaha Westview

135 - Sofia Hoegemeyer, Millard West

140 - Raye Aldag, Lincoln Southeast

145 - Stella Harbols, Kearney

155 - Addeline Graser, Omaha Westside

170 - Olivia Garrean, Plattsmouth

190 - Jazmyn Garcia, Scottsbluff

235 - Ashley Najera, Lexington

Class B

100 - Haylee Trew, Johnson County Central

105 - Hadley Mazzulla, Auburn

110 - Abby Negley, Cozad

115 - Elizabeth Menke, Bridgeport

120 - Evelyn Freeman, Cedar Catholic

125 - Felycia Kerkman, West Holt

130 - Rylan Hansen, Stanton

135 - Jordyn Campbell, Yutan

140 - Nyla Bolles, Wayne

145 - Hayley Rusher, Chase County

155 - Maggie Fiene, Conestoga

170 - Isabelle Kuehler, Pierce

190 - Addison Arvdal, Sutherland

235 - Madelyn Tryon, Southwest

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