Perrysburg Wrestlers Crowned Champions at Ohio Division I District Tournament
Perrysburg High School’s wrestling team has achieved a significant victory, surpassing St. Edward High School to win the team title at the Ohio Division I District Tournament held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. This marks a turning point, ending St. Edward’s decade-long reign as district champions. Cleveland.com and The Toledo Blade both reported on the outcome.
Tournament Results and State Qualifiers
Perrysburg secured the top spot with a team score of 271 points, narrowly edging out St. Edward, who finished with 259 points. Brecksville rounded out the top three. Both Perrysburg and St. Edward have qualified multiple wrestlers for the upcoming Division I state championships, scheduled for March 13-14, 2026, at the Ohio State University Schottenstein Center. St. Edward High School Athletics confirmed they are sending 11 wrestlers to the state championships.
National Wrestling Rankings – March 12, 2026
The latest national high school wrestling rankings, as of March 12, 2026, show Buchanan (CA) holding the No. 1 position, followed by Lake Highland Prep (FL) and Blair Academy (NJ). Perrysburg (OH) currently ranks 14th nationally, while St. Edward (OH) is ranked 19th. Here’s a look at the top 20 teams:
- Buchanan, CA
- Lake Highland Prep, FL
- Blair Academy, NJ
- Delbarton, NJ
- Faith Christian Academy, PA
- Malvern Prep, PA
- Wyoming Seminary, PA
- Christian Brothers Academy, NJ
- Poway, CA
- St. John Bosco, CA
- Bishop McCort, PA
- Clovis, CA
- Clovis North, CA
- Perrysburg, OH
- Bishop McDevitt, PA
- Stillwater, OK
- Bixby, OK
- Edmond North, OK
- St. Edward, OH
- Dublin Coffman, OH
State Tournament Outlook
Ohio’s Division I state tournament will be held from Friday, March 13th, through Sunday, March 15th. Matches will be available to watch on Flo Wrestling, though with a tape delay. New Jersey’s single-class state tournament began on Thursday, March 12th, and concludes on Saturday, March 14th, with coverage available at NJ.com via pay-per-view options.
Additional Notable Teams
Several other teams are also making waves in the national rankings. Dublin Coffman (OH) won the Division I Hilliard Darby District, while Massillon Perry (OH) secured the team title at the DI Wadsworth District. St. Peter’s Prep (NJ) and Bergen Catholic (NJ) also claimed regional tournament crowns.
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