Azle High School wrestling teams competed in the Region 1-5A Championships in Lubbock on February 6-7, 2026, and for the first time in school history, both the boys and girls teams won the Regional Championship as a team in the same year! This was the first Regional Championship for the AHS boys team and the second for the girls team. This achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication - not just to their individual goals, but to each other on and off the mat.
In total, 14 wrestlers placed in the top six, and 11 will compete at the UIL State Championships in Cypress on February 13-14.
Tyler Yancey: Back-to-Back Regional Champion
Noah Kovach: Back-to-Back Regional Champion
Chase Yancey: Regional Champion
Mackenzie Harris: Regional Champion
Zaylyn Woods: Regional Champion (Defeated the #1 girl in the state; 45-0 on the season)
Sage Mosier: Regional Runner-up
Camron Latham: Regional Runner-up
Elly Yelle: Regional Runner-up
Wyatt Hicks: Regional Third Place
Jordan Durrett: Regional Third Place
Kolby Moreland: Regional Fifth
Mark O’Neil: Regional Sixth
Tyler Hicks: Regional Sixth
Nevaeh Altringer: Regional Sixth
Coach Tyler Harrison: Named Region 1-5A Boys Head Coach of the Year
Coach Dakota Bradshaw: Named Region 1-5A Girls Assistant Coach of the Year
The AHS boys and girls teams were also 2026 District 4-5A Champions. Coach Tyler Harrison was named District 4-5A Coach of the Year, Coach Jayson Conger was named District 4-5A Girls Coach of the Year, and Coach Michael Mitchell was named District 4-5A Assistant Coach of the Year.