2026 Class 4 Boys 175lb State Preview

02/23/2026 1:45 PM

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Luke Hayden from Hickman is the favorite to win the Class 4 Boys 175lb state championship.
The article breaks down the bracket into quarters with analysis on key wrestlers in each section.
Semifinal matchups to watch include Owen Diemoz vs. Cole Dillon and Luke Hayden vs. Kaymon Rhone.
Projected medal stand has Luke Hayden in 1st, Owen Diemoz in 2nd, Kaymon Rhone in 3rd, followed by Cole Dillon, Carter Welsh, and Joah Moore.
The competition includes top teams like Hickman, Liberty, Neosho, Christian Brothers College, and Jackson vying for the team title.

2026 Class 4 Boys 175lb State Preview

The roadmap to the state podium is here. We’ve analyzed the 2026 Class 4 Boys 175lb 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 175lb Individual Rankings for a full breakdown of the field.

The Favorite

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

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