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2026 PIAA Boys and Girls Individual State Championships

2026 PIAA State Wrestling Championships Highlights - Day 2

2026 PIAA State Wrestling Championships Highlights - Day 2

Check out the highlights from the 2026 PIAA State Championships, being held March 5-7 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Mar 7, 2026 by Matt Cannizzaro
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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 want everyone to be glued to their screens for this week’s 2026 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys & Girls Individual State Wrestling Championships, it’s possible you might miss some of the action as it unfolds live March 5-7 on FloWrestling and the FloSports app. 

It’s OK. We’ve got you covered. 

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

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’ll be adding to the list all weekend, so check back often, or schedule some time Monday to drop in and catch all the highlights and 2026 winners.

The 2026 PIAA State Championships certainly isn’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 is the last hurrah for Bassett, who is seeking a third individual state title 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 is the year Bishop McCort pulls a reversal and dominates FCA.


There are so many questions, and they’ll all be answered this week, live on FloWrestling.

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

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

Make sure to find FloWrestling on Twitter, YouTube and Instagram to see ALL of the top moments from across the wrestling world.

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.


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?


Two State Champions Walk Onto The Mat. ...

Let us know if you've heard this one before.

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.


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.


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.


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!


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


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.


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!!


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


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!


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.


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 Championships on March 5-7 will be broadcast on FloWrestling and 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 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

Girls

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

The 2026 PIAA Boys & Girls Individual State Wrestling Championships will take place March 5-7, live on FloWrestling and 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 FloWrestling High 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?

Click here to see the latest high school rankings from FloWrestling.

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. 


Trackwrestling Has Joined The New FloWrestling

Trackwrestling officially has merged with FloWrestling, 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 FloWrestling.

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.

FloWrestling Archived Footage

Video footage from all events on FloWrestling will be archived and stored in a video library for FloWrestling subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.

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