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The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) State Wrestling Championships represents the pinnacle of high school wrestling competition in North Carolina. Each year, the state's top wrestlers compete across multiple classifications for the coveted title of State Champion.
Only the best wrestlers from each region advance to the state tournament, making every match a battle between elite competitors. NC United has proudly coached numerous state champions and place winners throughout our history.
Tournament Format
- • Multiple Classifications (1A-8A)
- • 14 Weight Classes per classification
- • Top 6 finishers earn medals
- • Double elimination format
Qualification
- • Regional tournament qualifiers
- • Top 4 from each regional
- • Automatic bids for returning champions
- • Wild card selections
About the 8A System
The NCHSAA has expanded from the traditional 4-classification system to an 8-classification system, providing more balanced competition by creating smaller enrollment ranges within each division. This ensures schools compete against others of similar size and resources.
Key Changes for 2025-26
Qualification has been reduced from 16 to 8 wrestlers per classification. There will be two regional championships for each classification (East and West), with the top four wrestlers from each regional advancing to the State Championship.
Boys Wrestling
- • 1A & 2A: Combined championship
- • 3A-8A: Individual championships
Girls Wrestling
- • 1A-4A: Combined championship
- • 5A-8A: Individual championships
| Classification | # Regionals | Advancers per Regional | Total State Qualifiers | Boys Format | Girls Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A, 2A | 2 | 4 per regional | 8 per class | Combined | Combined |
| 3A-8A (each) | 2 | 4 per regional | 8 per class | Separate | Separate (5A-8A) |
| 1A-4A (Girls only) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Combined |
Bottom Line: Wrestlers must place in the top four at their regional (East or West) to qualify for the state tournament. Every classification now gets just eight spots total.
About the Award
The Most Outstanding Wrestler award is presented annually to the wrestler who demonstrates exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and performance at the NCHSAA State Championships. This prestigious honor has been awarded since 1958, recognizing the finest high school wrestlers in North Carolina history.