2026 NJSIAA State Championship Predictions

After a grueling postseason run through the district and regional tournaments, the stage is now set for the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City. The state tournament brings together the best wrestlers from across New Jersey, where deep brackets, high stakes, and packed Boardwalk Hall crowds create one of the most electric atmospheres in high school wrestling.

With state medals and championships on the line, every match becomes magnified, and every round has the potential to produce a defining moment.

Below are our predictions for each weight class, projecting the state finals matchup and ultimate champion as the tournament unfolds in Atlantic City.

106: #13 Santino Edgar def. #2 Thomas Blewett

113: #1 Killian Coluccio def. #11 Shiloh Joyce

120: #1 Cameron Sontz def. #2 JoJo Burke

126: #1 Paul Kenny def. #3 Tommy Marchetti 

132: #1 Sammy Spaulding def. #3 Anthony DiAndrea

138: #2 Chase Hansen def. #1 Brian Little

144: #1 Robert Duffy def. #3 Anthony DePaul

150: #1 Sonny Amato def. #2 Nicholas Schwartz 

157: #1 Kage Jones def. #3 Joey Monticello 

165: #1 Jayden James def. #3 Jake Clayton

175: #1 Santino Rodriguez def. #3 Gabe Logan

190: #1 Carl Betz def. #2 Nevin Mattessich 

215: #2 Tanner Hodgins def. #1 Dante Deluca

285: #1 Christian Alvarez def. #2 Mateo Vinciguerra