2026 Class 1 Boys 132lb State Preview

02/23/2026 1:45 PM

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Nolan Laux is the favorite to win the 2026 Class 1 Boys 132lb state championship based on his dominant season record
The bracket is divided into four quarters with notable wrestlers in each section
Semifinals are projected to feature matches between Nolan Laux vs. Roper Niemeier and Behrett Lorenson vs. Owen Carver
The projected medal stand includes Nolan Laux in 1st place, Owen Carver in 2nd place, Colton Flick in 3rd place, and Roper Niemeier in 4th place
Teams like Cameron, Marceline, and Brookfield have competitors in this bracket with implications for the team title.

2026 Class 1 Boys 132lb State Preview

The roadmap to the state podium is here. We’ve analyzed the 2026 Class 1 Boys 132lb bracket using season-long head-to-head results and our established individual rankings to project the path to the finals.

The below information is based solely on our latest round of rankings. We fully understand wrestling has to happen on the mat, there will be countless upsets, and wrestlers will wrestle differently at state. Enjoy the week, and have a successful and safe week to everyone.

Deep Dive: View our complete Class 1 132lb Individual Rankings for a full breakdown of the field.

The Favorite

Nolan Laux (Fatima) enters as the #1 ranked wrestler in the state. With a dominant season record, Nolan is the front-runner to stand atop the podium in this bracket.

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