2026 Class 4 Boys 144lb State Preview

02/23/2026 1:45 PM

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The article previews the 2026 Class 4 Boys 144lb State tournament based on rankings and head-to-head results.
Miller Sipes from Staley is the favorite to win the state championship in this weight class.
The article breaks down the bracket into quarters, highlighting key wrestlers in each section.
Semifinal matchups are analyzed, with a focus on a marquee matchup between Quincey Crawford and Miller Sipes.
Projected medal stand places Miller Sipes in 1st, Roman Stewart in 2nd, Quincey Crawford in 3rd, and other wrestlers in subsequent places.

2026 Class 4 Boys 144lb State Preview

The roadmap to the state podium is here. We’ve analyzed the 2026 Class 4 Boys 144lb 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 4 144lb Individual Rankings for a full breakdown of the field.

The Favorite

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

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