ORDER GAME PHOTOS

The 2025 Idaho State Championships in Class 4A (formerly 3A) was a great tournament to watch this year. This year’s 4A crowned one 4x State Champion, two 3x State Champions, three 2x State Champions, and six more earning their first respective title. Furthermore, a total of nine earned their fourth state medal, eleven with a third, and twenty-eight more with number two. Once again, Fruitland left no doubt that they were the top program of the Class 4A.

The Class 4A produced a large contingent of wrestlers with multiple state titles, placings, and All-American honors to their credit. Leading this top tier group is 4x State Champion and All-American Boden Banta of South Fremont. As a result, Banta becomes the fifteenth wrestler to achieve this great feat in the Class 4A. He is followed by 3x State Champion/All-American Kaden MacKenzie (157s) of Fruitland and 2x State Champion/All-American Nathan Gugelman II (American Falls). Only a junior, Gugelman is committed to Utah Valley University while Kaden MacKenzie is headed to Providence University in the fall. Winning their second respective title includes 4x placers Mason Aiken (American Falls, 144s), Gabe Finley (Buhl, 285s), and 3x placer Kash Cobb of Weiser (175s). First time Champions include 4x placer/All-American Koy Orr (Filer, 132s), 3x Placer Marcus Aleman (Fruitland, 120s) in addition to Raidyn Pugsley (Buhl, 138s), Luke Sarich (Weiser, 165s), All-American Blaise Turner (American Falls, 190s), and South Fremont’s McGregor Miller at 215s.

Altogether, a combined twenty wrestlers earned their respective third and fourth state medal (Several wrestlers were already mentioned above). The remaining wrestlers include four-timers Braden Griffith (Fruitland, 106s), Blake Koyle (Gooding, 120s), Jace Leavitt (Snake River, 132s), Coye Coffman (Fruitland, 150s) in addition to three-timers Wyatt Carey (Timberlake, 106s), Max Banta (Sugar-Salem, 120s), Jeremiah Perry (Fruitland, 132s), Brian Bensen (Snake River, 138s), Stockton Young (Weister, 157s), Fabian Avalos (American Falls, 165s), Ryder Sheen (Buhl, 190s), and Quinn Hood of Fruitland at 215s.

In the team race Fruitland was the pre-tournament favorite to repeat along with American Falls battling for the top spot. Without question, Fruitland domininated the field once again to claim their third historical team title since 2014. Overall, Fruitland produced two individual champions and fourteen placers overall while state runner-up American Falls produced three individual champions and twelve placers. Overall, a great showing by the teams in the Class 4A.

Taking a closer look at the 4A state results, I list all 4x Champions, 3x Champions, 2x Champions, All-Americans as well as multiple placers. Additionally, I compiled a list of statistics highlighting number two wrestlers that placed, schools with the most state placers, top districts, number of placers and champions by grade, etc. For more details, see statistics below. Enjoy!

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CLASS 4A IDAHO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

STATE CHAMPIONS BY GRADE

Freshmen: 2 (13%)

Sophomore: 4 (~27%)

Junior: 2 (13%)

Senior: 7 (~47%)

STATE PLACERS BY GRADE

Freshmen: 13 (14%)

Sophomore: 20 (22%)

Junior: 21 (23%)

Senior: 36 (40%)

SEEDING STATISTICS 

No. 1 seeds placing 1^st: 12 (80%)

No. 2 seeds placing 2^nd: 10 (67%)

No. 3 seeds placing 3^rd: 6 (40%)

No. 4 seeds placing 4^th: 6 (40%)

No. 5 seeds placing 5^th: 5 (33%)

No. 6 seeds placing 6^th: 2 (13%)

State Placers – Top 6 seeds: 74 (82%)

State Placers – 7^th/8^th seeds: 7 (~8%)

State Placers – >9^th seed: 9 (10%)

MISC. TOURNAMENT STATISTICS

State Placers – No. 2 wrestler: 6

Returning Placers – Did not place: 4

School w/Most State Placers: Fruitland (14)

District w/Most Top 10 Teams – Dist. III/Dist. V)

District w/Most State Placers – Dist. III/Dist. V (28)

TOP 10 TEAM SCORES 

1 – Fruitland (Dist. III): 294.5 (2 Champions/14 Placers)

2 – American Falls (Dist. V): 229.0 (3 Champions/12 Placers)

3 – Snake River (Dist. V): 169.0 (9 Placers)

4 – Weiser (Dist. III): 165.0 (2 Champions/7 Placers)

5 – South Fremont (Dist. VI): 160.5 (3 Champions/7 Placers)

6 – Buhl (Dist. IV): 149.0 (2 Champions/5 Placers)

7 – Homedale (Dist. III): 134.0 (1 Champions/5 Placers)

8 – Marsh Valley (Dist. V): 122.0 (1 Champions/6 Placers)

9 – Timberlake (Dist. I-II): 117.0 (7 Placers)

10 – Sugar-Salem (Dist. VI): 89.0 (5 Placers)

2025 INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS 

98 – Jakobe Valle (Homedale, 9)

106 – Kole Younger (Marsh Valley, 10)

113 – Greysen Packer (South Fremont, 9)

120 – Marcus Aleman (Fruitland, 11)

126 – Boden Banta (South Fremont, 12) 4x

132 – Koy Orr (Filer, 12)

138 – Raidyn Pugsley (Buhl, 10)

144 – Mason Aiken (American Falls, 12) 2x

150 – Nathan Gugelman II (American Falls, 11) 3x

157 – Kaden MacKenzie (Fruitland, 12) 3x

165 – Luke Sarich (Weiser, 12)

175 – Kash Cobb (Weiser, 12) 2x

190 – Blaise Turner (American Falls, 10)

215 – McGregor Miller (South Fremont, 10)

285 – Gabe Finley (Buhl, 12) 2x

4X STATE CHAMPION

126 – Boden Banta (South Fremont, 12) (AA)

3X STATE CHAMPION 

150 - Nathan Gugelman II (American Falls, 11) (AA)

157 - Kaden MacKenzie (Fruitland, 12) (AA)

2X STATE CHAMPIONS 

144 - Mason Aiken (American Falls, 12)

175 - Kash Cobb (Weiser, 12)

285 - Gabe Finley (Buhl, 12)

1X STATE CHAMPIONS

106 - Braden Griffith (Fruitland, 12) ’24

113 - Trevor Paynter (Homedale, 10) ’24

120 - Marcus Aleman (Fruitland, 11)

126 - Kelton Reynolds (Snake River, 11) ’24

132 - Koy Orr (Filer, 12) (AA)

138 - Raidyn Pugsley (Buhl, 10)

165 - Luke Sarich (Weiser, 12)

190 - Blaise Turner (American Falls, 10)

215 – McGregor Miller (South Fremont, 10)

215 - Quinn Hood (Fruitland, 12) ’24

4X STATE PLACERS

106 - Braden Griffith (Fruitland, 12): 6^th, 4^th, 1^st, 4^th

120 - Blake Koyle (Gooding, 12): 4^th, 5^th, 3^rd, 4^th

126 - Boden Banta (South Fremont, 12): 1^st, 1^st, 1^st, 1^st (AA)

132 - Koy Orr (Filer, 12): 2^nd, 3^rd, 2^nd, 1^st (AA)

132 - Jace Leavitt (Snake River, 12): 5^th, 5^th, 2^nd, 2^nd

144 - Mason Aiken (American Falls, 12): 4^th, 2^nd, 1^st, 1^st

150 - Coye Coffman (Fruitland, 12): 6^th, 4^th, 2^nd, 2^nd

157 - Kaden MacKenzie (Fruitland, 12): 2^nd, 1^st, 1^st, 1^st (AA)

285 - Gabe Finley (Buhl, 12): 2^nd, 4^th, 1^st, 1^st

3X STATE PLACERS 

106 - Wyatt Carey (Timberlake, 11): 3^rd, 2^nd, 2^nd

120 - Marcus Aleman (Fruitland, 11): 2^nd, 3^rd, 1^st

120 - Max Banta (Sugar-Salem, 12): 6^th, 4^th, 2^nd

132 - Jeremiah Perry (Fruitland, 12): 4^th, 2^nd, 5^th

138 - Brian Bensen (Snake River, 12): 3^rd, 3^rd, 3^rd

150 - Nathan Gugelman II (American Falls, 11): 1^st, 1^st, 1^st (AA)

157 - Stockton Young (Weiser, 12): 6^th, 4^th, 4^th

165 - Fabian Avalos (American Falls, 12): 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

175 - Kash Cobb (Weiser, 12): 5^th, 1^st, 1^st

190 - Ryder Sheen (Buhl, 12): 4^th, 2^nd, 2^nd

215 - Quinn Hood (Fruitland, 12): 2^nd, 1^st, 2^nd

2X STATE PLACERS 

106 - Chance Povey (American Falls, 11): 2^nd, 5^th

113 - Trevor Paynter (Homedale, 10): 1^st, 2^nd

113 - Gage Reynolds (Snake River, 10): 3^rd, 5^th

113 - Hunter Solomon (Marsh Valley, 10): 4^th, 3^rd

126 - Kelton Reynolds (Snake River, 11): 1^st, 3^rd

126 - Jed Townsend (Marsh Valley, 11): 5^th, 6^th

126 – Paul Sundstrom (Timberlake, 12: 4^th ’23, 5^th

132 - Evan Simms (American Falls, 11): 4^th, 4^th

132 - Charlie Nevarez (Weiser, 11): 5^th, 5^th

138 - Raidyn Pugsley (Buhl, 10): 2^nd, 1^st

138 - Kysen MacKenzie (Fruitland, 10): 2^nd, 4^th

138 - Wade Williams (American Falls, 11): 3^rd, 2^nd (AA)

144 - Clancy Harris (Marsh Valley, 12): 6^th, 3^rd

144 - Jake Swann (Fruitland, 12): 6^th, 6^th

157 - Fabi Pierce (Buhl, 11): 2^nd, 2^nd

157 - Clancy Howell (Snake River, 11): 5^th, 3^rd

157 - KJ Parsons (Fruitland, 12): 6^th, 6^th

165 - Luke Sarich (Weiser, 12): 3^rd, 1^st

165 – Kace Fullmer (Teton, 10): 5^th, 2^nd

165 - Gunner Johnson (Marsh Valley, 12): 3^rd, 4^th

165 - Nathaniel Martinez (Fruitland, 12): 6^th, 3^rd

175 - Lucas Williams (Kimberly, 12): 6^th, 2^nd

175 - Jonathan Hansen (Timberlake, 12): 4^th, 3^rd

175 - Will Phillips (Fruitland, 12): 3^rd, 4^th

190 - Blaise Turner (American Falls, 10): 3^rd, 1^st (AA)

190 - Raymond Florez (Fruitland, 12): 5^th, 3^rd

215 – McGregor Miller (South Fremont, 10): 2^nd, 1^st

285 - Taylor Dodd (Bonners Ferry, 10): 4^th, 2^nd

FINAL RESULTS (Top 6)

WEIGHT

Place – Name (School, Grade, District) #Seed (All-American)

4A 98

1 - Jakobe Valle (Homedale, 9, Dist. III) #1

2 - Gus Packer (Snake River, 9, Dist. V) #2

3 - Ryker Layne (Homedale, 11, Dist. III) #6

4 - Colton D`Avanzo (Timberlake, 10, Dist. I-II) #4

5 - Zane Fabrizius (American Falls, 9, Dist. V) #8

6 - Tason Banta (Sugar-Salem, 10, Dist. VI) #3

1st Place Match

Jakobe Valle (Homedale) 44-1, Fr. over Gus Packer (Snake River) 39-8, Fr. (Dec 7-0)

3rd Place Match

Ryker Layne (Homedale) 20-11, Jr. over Colton D`Avanzo (Timberlake) 17-9, So. (Dec 6-0)

5th Place Match

Zane Fabrizius (American Falls) 35-28, Fr. over Tason Banta (Sugar-Salem) 40-11, So. (Fall 1:26)

4A 106

1 - Kole Younger (Marsh Valley, 10, Dist. V) #1

2 - Wyatt Carey (Timberlake, 11, Dist. I-II) #2

3 - Porter Swan (Homedale, 9, Dist. III) #3

4 - Braden Griffith (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #4

5 - Chance Povey (American Falls, 11, Dist. V) #5

6 - Ross McPherson (Bear Lake, 9, Dist. V) #13 

1st Place Match

Kole Younger (Marsh Valley) 42-5, So. over Wyatt Carey (Timberlake) 38-5, Jr. (Fall 4:45)

3rd Place Match

Porter Swan (Homedale) 38-9, Fr. over Braden Griffith (Fruitland) 31-19, Sr. (Dec 4-0)

5th Place Match

Chance Povey (American Falls) 44-22, Jr. over Ross McPherson (Bear Lake) 30-24, Fr. (TF-1.5 3:00 (17-2))

4A 113

1 - Greysen Packer (South Fremont, 9, Dist. VI) #2 (AA)

2 - Trevor Paynter (Homedale, 10, Dist. III) #1

3 - Hunter Solomon (Marsh Valley, 10, Dist. V) #3

4 - Carson Peebles (South Fremont, 9, Dist. VI) #4

5 - Gage Reynolds (Snake River, 10, Dist. V) #5

6 - Ridge Adams (Teton, 9, Dist. VI) #12

1st Place Match

Greysen Packer (South Fremont) 60-0, Fr. over Trevor Paynter (Homedale) 40-5, So. (MD 10-0)

3rd Place Match

Hunter Solomon (Marsh Valley) 34-12, So. over Carson Peebles (South Fremont) 36-15, Fr. (MD 11-0)

5th Place Match

Gage Reynolds (Snake River) 33-15, So. over Ridge Adams (Teton) 32-14, Fr. (Dec 8-2)

4A 120

1 - Marcus Aleman (Fruitland, 11, Dist. III) #1

2 - Max Banta (Sugar-Salem, 12, Dist. VI) #2

3 - Alex Rosales (American Falls, 12, Dist. V) #5

4 - Blake Koyle (Gooding, 12, Dist. IV) #8

5 - Kai Christiansen (American Falls, 10, Dist. V) #6

6 - Colt Thompson (Snake River, 9, Dist. V) #3

1st Place Match

Marcus Aleman (Fruitland) 41-4, Jr. over Max Banta (Sugar-Salem) 51-10, Sr. (Fall 1:21)

3rd Place Match

Alex Rosales (American Falls) 35-24, Sr. over Blake Koyle (Gooding) 34-17, Sr. (Dec 4-1)

5th Place Match

Kai Christiansen (American Falls) 37-19, So. over Colt Thompson (Snake River) 34-18, Fr. (Dec 8-7)

4A 126

1 - Boden Banta (South Fremont, 12, Dist. VI) #1 (AA)

2 - Braelyn Arredondo (Homedale, 9, Dist. III) #3

3 - Kelton Reynolds (Snake River, 11, Dist. V) #2

4 - Seth Lish (Marsh Valley, 12, Dist. V) #5

5 - Paul Sundstrom (Timberlake, 12, Dist. I-II) #15

6 - Jed Townsend (Marsh Valley

1st Place Match

Boden Banta (South Fremont) 60-2, Sr. over Braelyn Arredondo (Homedale) 40-11, Fr. (MD 11-0)

3rd Place Match

Kelton Reynolds (Snake River) 38-11, Jr. over Seth Lish (Marsh Valley) 43-15, Sr. (Fall 2:34)

5th Place Match

Paul Sundstrom (Timberlake) 26-10, Sr. over Jed Townsend (Marsh Valley) 31-16, Jr. (MD 20-12)

4A 132

1 - Koy Orr (Filer, 12, Dist. IV) #1 (AA)

2 - Jace Leavitt (Snake River, 12, Dist. V) #2

3 - Cole Ingle (Weiser, 11, Dist. V) #4

4 - Evan Simms (American Falls, 11, Dist. V) #3

5 - Jeremiah Perry (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #5

6 - Jason Fleming (Sugar-Salem, 12, Dist. VI) #6

1st Place Match

Koy Orr (Filer) 43-3, Sr. over Jace Leavitt (Snake River) 45-4, Sr. (Dec 10-8)

3rd Place Match

Cole Ingle (Weiser) 39-11, Jr. over Evan Simms (American Falls) 52-9, Jr. (Dec 12-6)

5th Place Match

Jeremiah Perry (Fruitland) 34-15, Sr. over Jason Fleming (Sugar-Salem) 47-18, Sr. (Dec 5-4)

4A 138

1 - Raidyn Pugsley (Buhl, 10, Dist. IV) #1

2 - Wade Williams (American Falls, 11, Dist. V) #2 (AA)

3 - Brian Bensen (Snake River, 12, Dist. V) #3

4 - Kysen MacKenzie (Fruitland, 10, Dist. III) #4

5 - Ezra Gillette (Gooding, 9, Dist. IV) #15

6 - Klete Cook (Weiser, 10, Dist. III) #7

1st Place Match

Raidyn Pugsley (Buhl) 58-3, So. over Wade Williams (American Falls) 53-6, Jr. (MD 12-2)

3rd Place Match

Brian Bensen (Snake River) 39-14, Sr. over Kysen MacKenzie (Fruitland) 41-16, So. (MD 15-4)

5th Place Match

Ezra Gillette (Gooding) 38-17, Fr. over Klete Cook (Weiser) 35-21, So. (Dec 6-0)

4A 144

1 - Mason Aiken (American Falls, 12, Dist. V) #1

2 - Tyson Cobb (Weiser, 10, Dist. III) #2

3 - Clancy Harris (Marsh Valley, 12, Dist. V) #4

4 - Logan Marshall (Snake River, 10, Dist. V) #11

5 - Jett Atchley (Teton, 9, Dist. VI) #7

6 - Jake Swann (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #3

1st Place Match

Mason Aiken (American Falls) 66-3, Sr. over Tyson Cobb (Weiser) 44-8, So. (MD 14-4)

3rd Place Match

Clancy Harris (Marsh Valley) 39-18, Sr. over Logan Marshall (Snake River) 36-23, So. (Fall 4:41)

5th Place Match

Jett Atchley (Teton) 40-10, Fr. over Jake Swann (Fruitland) 32-15, Sr. (Fall 4:18)

4A 150

1 - Nathan Gugelman II (American Falls, 11, Dist. V) #1 (AA)

2 - Coye Coffman (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #2

3 - Koen Barendregt (Kimberly, 11, Dist. IV) #4

4 - Micaiah Nelson (South Fremont, 12, Dist. VI) #3

5 - Chris Schmidt (Timberlake, 10, Dist. I-II) #5

6 - Dillan Lerwill (Sugar-Salem, 12, Dist. VI) #15

1st Place Match

Nathan Gugelman II (American Falls) 46-0, Jr. over Coye Coffman (Fruitland) 49-6, Sr. (MD 9-1)

3rd Place Match

Koen Barendregt (Kimberly) 29-5, Jr. over Micaiah Nelson (South Fremont) 31-14, Sr. (Dec 3-2)

5th Place Match

Chris Schmidt (Timberlake) 27-19, So. over Dillan Lerwill (Sugar-Salem) 37-28, Sr. (Dec 10-6)

4A 157

1 - Kaden MacKenzie (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #1 (AA)

2 - Fabi Pierce (Buhl, 11, Dist. IV) #2

3 - Clancey Howell (Snake River, 11, Dist. V) #4

4 - Stockton Young (Weiser, 12, Dist. III) #3

5 - Titus Dillow (American Falls, 11, Dist. V) #6

6 - KJ Parsons (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #5

1st Place Match

Kaden MacKenzie (Fruitland) 47-1, Sr. over Fabi Pierce (Buhl) 50-8, Jr. (MD 8-0)

3rd Place Match

Clancey Howell (Snake River) 47-15, Jr. over Stockton Young (Weiser) 36-14, Sr. (Fall 1:31)

5th Place Match

Titus Dillow (American Falls) 49-15, Jr. over KJ Parsons (Fruitland) 21-12, Sr. (MD 16-4)

4A 165

1 - Luke Sarich (Weiser, 12, Dist. III) #1

2 - Kace Fullmer (Teton, 10, Dist. VI) #2

3 - Nathaniel Martinez (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #5

4 - Gunner Johnson (Marsh Valley, 12, Dist. V) #4

5 - Fabian Avalos` (American Falls, 12, Dist. V) #3

6 - Joseph Torr (Timberlake, 9, Dist. I-II) #7

1st Place Match

Luke Sarich (Weiser) 36-2, Sr. over Kace Fullmer (Teton) 38-3, So. (Dec 3-1)

3rd Place Match

Nathaniel Martinez (Fruitland) 30-11, Sr. over Gunner Johnson (Marsh Valley) 29-8, Sr. (Fall 4:56)

5th Place Match

Fabian Avalos` (American Falls) 61-10, Sr. over Joseph Torr (Timberlake) 16-17, Fr. (MD 15-3)

4A 175

1 - Kash Cobb (Weiser, 12, Dist. III) #1

2 - Lucas Williams (Kimberly, 12, Dist. IV) #3

3 - Jonathan Hansen (Timberlake, 12, Dist. I-II) #4

4 - Will Phillips (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #2

5 - John Spilotros (McCall-Donnelly, 11, Dist. III) #5

6 - Kelton Ricks (South Fremont, 11, Dist. VI) #6

1st Place Match

Kash Cobb (Weiser) 49-4, Sr. over Lucas Williams (Kimberly) 34-3, Sr. (Fall 1:49)

3rd Place Match

Jonathan Hansen (Timberlake) 42-11, Sr. over Will Phillips (Fruitland) 38-13, Sr. (Dec 7-6)

5th Place Match

John Spilotros (McCall-Donnelly) 32-10, Jr. over Kelton Ricks (South Fremont) 19-9, Jr. (MD 17-8)

4A 190

1 - Blaise Turner (American Falls, 10, Dist. V) #1 (AA)

2 - Ryder Sheen (Buhl, 12, Dist. IV) #2

3 - Raymond Florez (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #3

4 - Gabe Scott (Gooding, 11, Dist. IV) #6

5 - Kimball Tonks (Sugar-Salem, 11, Dist. VI) #9

6 - Weston Staley (South Fremont, 11, Dist. VI) #5

1st Place Match

Blaise Turner (American Falls) 66-4, So. over Ryder Sheen (Buhl) 56-6, Sr. (Dec 7-5)

3rd Place Match

Raymond Florez (Fruitland) 31-14, Sr. over Gabe Scott (Gooding) 23-11, Jr. (Dec 10-4)

5th Place Match

Kimball Tonks (Sugar-Salem) 31-18, Jr. over Weston Staley (South Fremont) 26-29, Jr. (Dec 8-6)

4A 215

1 - McGregor Miller (South Fremont, 10, Dist. VI) #2

2 - Quinn Hood (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #1

3 - Caleb Carpenter (Buhl, 10, Dist. IV) #3

4 - Sam Mahler (Fruitland, 12, Dist. III) #6

5 - Talon Heinley (Payette, 10, Dist. III) #12

6 - Briley Arnett (Timberlake, 12, Dist. I-II) #4

1st Place Match

McGregor Miller (South Fremont) 41-6, So. over Quinn Hood (Fruitland) 49-4, Sr. (Dec 4-2)

3rd Place Match

Caleb Carpenter (Buhl) 34-5, So. over Sam Mahler (Fruitland) 36-15, Sr. (MD 8-0)

5th Place Match

Talon Heinley (Payette) 28-17, So. over Briley Arnett (Timberlake) 31-14, Sr. (Fall 2:31)

4A 285

1 - Gabe Finley (Buhl, 12, Dist. IV) #1

2 - Taylor Dodd (Bonners Ferry, 10, Dist. I-II) #2

3 - Levi Morales (Fruitland, 10, Dist. III) #3

4 - Lynden Stone (Snake River, 11, Dist. V) #4

5 - Kaiden Peck (Weiser, 11, Dist. III) #7

6 - Salvador Ortiz (American Falls, 12, Dist. V) #10

1st Place Match

Gabe Finley (Buhl) 55-1, Sr. over Taylor Dodd (Bonners Ferry) 29-8, So. (TF-1.5 5:07 (19-3))

3rd Place Match

Levi Morales (Fruitland) 28-10, So. over Lynden Stone (Snake River) 31-13, Jr. (Fall 1:00)

5th Place Match

Kaiden Peck (Weiser) 34-19, Jr. over Salvador Ortiz (American Falls) 37-21, Sr. (MD 16-6)