Fort Collins area will showcase 39 wrestlers at the upcoming Colorado high school state championships, happening from February 19-21. This year’s event features 11 local regional champions, predominantly from Windsor and the Poudre School District (PSD). Notably, Wellington High School is bringing six wrestlers, marking a program record. Windsor secured its fourth consecutive regional title with four individual champions while sending eight wrestlers to state. Each regional produced the top-four finishers in each weight class, allowing many talented athletes to qualify for this prestigious tournament.
- 39 wrestlers from the Fort Collins area qualified for state.
- 11 local wrestlers emerged as individual regional champions.
Yes, But
Despite the impressive local turnout, several wrestlers from other high schools barely missed qualifying, leading to an increased competitive atmosphere for those that made it. Only 15 local wrestlers from various programs qualified last year, showcasing how this is a significant leap.
State of Play
- Windsor won its regional with over 200 points, the fourth consecutive year for this achievement.
- Poudre School District achieved a program record by sending six wrestlers to state.
- Rocky Mountain increased its state qualifiers from last season, now at five wrestlers.
The state tournament will pit these qualified wrestlers against top competitors from across Colorado, creating intense matchups that may redefine individual standings. Teams will look to leverage their strong performances from regionals to gain momentum heading into the state finals…