The Tennessee high school wrestling scene was electric this February, as over four dozen individual TSSAA state champions were crowned across 14 weight classes in Class A, AA, Division II, and girls competition. Now, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association has unveiled its 2026 All-State teams, honoring the best of the best on the mat. Whether you're a fan, coach, or athlete, these are the names to watch as they dominate the state's wrestling landscape.
Starting with the lighter weights, the 106-pound class features a mix of experience and rising talent: Germain Velasquez (Seymour, Sr.), Phillip Steelman (Signal Mountain, So.), Wesley Sudderth (Montgomery Central, Fr.), and Jaime Sanginez (Springfield, Sr.). At 113 pounds, the intensity heats up with Nate Graham (Station Camp, Sr.), Luke Myhan (Soddy-Daisy, Jr.), CJ Weaver (Tullahoma, Fr.), and Luke Higdon (Signal Mountain, Sr.).
Moving to 120 pounds, Jacob Stinnett (Upperman, So.) leads a competitive group alongside Jay Hill (Station Camp, Sr.), Carter Hostetler (Spring Hill, Jr.), and Harold Ward (Greenbrier, Sr.). The 126-pound division showcases youth and skill, with Ian McCallie (Signal Mountain, 8th grade) making waves alongside Kyle Nielsen (Spring Hill, Sr.), Brylan Rhodes (Greeneville, So.), and Matthew Pennington (Eagleville, Sr.).
At 132 pounds, the action doesn't let up: JoJo Uhorchuk (Signal Mountain, Sr.), Tyson Flavin (Soddy-Daisy, Sr.), Tristen Fowler (Alcoa, So.), and Kiivon Butler (Tullahoma, Jr.) all earned their spots. These athletes embody the grit and determination that make Tennessee wrestling a powerhouse—perfect inspiration for any young wrestler looking to gear up for their own championship run.
For the full list of All-State honorees across all weight classes, stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the rising stars of Tennessee high school wrestling. Whether you're training for the next season or just love the sport, these names are ones to remember.
