KAUKAUNA — The Grappling Ghosts wrestling team won its sectional Saturday in Neenah to advance to the team tournament in La Crosse.
The Ghosts now have an opportunity to win a sixth state title in a row.
The Ghosts have won a total of nine Division 1 state championships overall, including four straight from 2014-’17 and the current streak of five in a row.
This is Kaukauna’s 17th time at state in the last 19 seasons and for a membership-leading 24th time overall.
They had a string of five straight appearances from 1999-2003 and have surpassed that streak with their current run of 14 consecutive appearances.
The Galloping Ghosts have also finished runner-up four times, including 2000, 2003, 2008 and 2013.
2026 State Team Tournament Schedule
Friday & Saturday, March 6-7, 2026
Location: La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
Friday, March 6, 2025
SESSION 1 – Quarterfinals (6 mats)
5:30 p.m. – Quarterfinal Matches 1 & 2 for each division
7:30 p.m. – Quarterfinal Matches 3 & 4 for each division
Saturday, March 7, 2026
SESSION 2 – Semifinals (6 mats)
10:00 a.m. – Semifinal Matches 5 & 6 for each division
SESSION 3 – Championships (3 mats)
2:00 p.m. – Gates open
3:00 p.m. – Competition
The WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament is Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 26-28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
