2026 Class 3 Boys 175lb State Preview

02/23/2026 1:45 PM

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Tristan Waters from Smithville is the favorite to win the Class 3 Boys 175lb state title
The bracket is analyzed in four quarters with tough competition in each section
Semifinal matchups to watch include Levi Huck vs. Tristan Waters and Ali Mohsen vs. Treyvontay Haire
Projected medal standings have Tristan Waters in 1st place, Treyvontay Haire in 2nd, Levi Huck in 3rd, and Ali Mohsen in 4th
The team title could be impacted by competitors from top-ranking programs such as Kearney, Hillsboro, and Smithville

2026 Class 3 Boys 175lb State Preview

The roadmap to the state podium is here. We’ve analyzed the 2026 Class 3 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 3 175lb Individual Rankings for a full breakdown of the field.

The Favorite

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

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