Three Team Wrestling Champions Crowned, Kaukauna Wins Fifth Straight
MADISON, Wis. – Kaukauna, St. Croix Falls and Mineral Point earned championships at the2025 State Team Wrestling Tournament Saturday at the UW Field House.
Top-seed Kaukauna (20-0) won its fifth straight team title in Division 1 with a 54-13 victory over second-seeded Arrowhead (14-2) in the championship match.
The Galloping Ghosts came out strong in the match, winning the first five bouts of the match and eight of the first nine. They secured multiple wins by fall, including Brady Sprangers at 175, Trenton VanSchyndel at 106, Andy DiPiazza at 126, Breck Ritchie at 144 and Kolin DeGroot. In addition, technical falls by Zach Winnekens at 190, Nick Jenkins at 120 Peyton Lee at 157 ensured the Galloping Ghosts another title.
Kaukauna won its ninth team championship in its membership-leading 23rd Team Tournament appearance. The Galloping Ghosts navigated through the bracket with reach the finals with a 62-17 win over West Allis Hale in the quarterfinals and a 40-22 victory over Holmen in the semifinals.
Arrowhead was runner-up in its 13th tourney appearance. The Warhawks topped Waukesha West 43-28 in the quarterfinals and edged Bay Port 35-24 in the semifinals to advance to the final
In Division 2, second-seeded St. Croix Falls (12-1) emerged victorious over top-seeded Coleman (18-2) by a final score of 38-29.
Saints’ wrestlers delivering pivotal wins by fall included Carter Ridgeway, Dominic Viebrock at 132, Jack Ryan at 138 and Drake Petersen at 165. Coleman received strong efforts with from Parker Owens at 106, Cole Berth at 157 and Micah Kuchta at 190. However, the overall depth of the Saints proved to be the difference-maker.
St. Croix Falls won its first wrestling team championship in the program’s fifth appearance at the State Tournament. In semifinal action earlier in the day, the Saints defeated Kewaskum 43-32.
Coleman, which finished runner-up in Division 3 last season, moved up to Division 2 this year to finish runner-up in the Cougars’ 18th team tournament experience. They tripped up Fennimore 34-30 in the semifinals.
Second-seeded Mineral Point (19-1) edged out top-seeded Weyauwega-Fremont (26-2) 32-28 in the hard-fought Division 3 title bout.
Memphis Burkhalter and Roen Carey recorded critical pins at 106 and 144, respectively, for St. Croix Falls. Kade Rule and Liam Carey also added technical falls to help propel the Pointers toward the victory. Despite Weyauwega-Fremont securing a pin by Carter Birdyshaw at 138 and a late forfeit win, Mineral Point’s tactical victories in tight matches sealed the State championship.
Mineral Point captured the school’s 13th team championship, including six since the advent of the dual team tournament format. The Pointers downed Oostburg 45-33 in the semifinals to advance to the championship final.
Weyauwega-Fremont placed runner-up in its second State appearance. The Warhawks advanced to the final with a 39-23 victory over Stratford in the semifinals.
Complete State Team Wrestling Tournament Results
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