2026 Class 3 Boys 190lb State Preview

02/23/2026 1:45 PM

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Marcus Lopez-Durman is the favorite for the 2026 Class 3 Boys 190lb state wrestling title.
The bracket analysis highlights tough quarters, including the 'District of Death' for certain wrestlers.
Semifinal matchups to watch include Bequette vs Middleton and Poole vs Lopez-Durman.
Projected medal stand includes Lopez-Durman in 1st, Middleton in 2nd, Bequette in 3rd, and Poole in 4th place.
Competitors from trophy-contending programs like Hillsboro and Carl Junction are featured in this weight class.

2026 Class 3 Boys 190lb State Preview

The roadmap to the state podium is here. We’ve analyzed the 2026 Class 3 Boys 190lb 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 3 190lb Individual Rankings for a full breakdown of the field.

The Favorite

Marcus Lopez-Durman (Carl Junction) enters as the #1 ranked wrestler in the state. With a dominant season record, Marcus is the front-runner to stand atop the podium in this bracket.

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