FRESNO, CA — The spotlight shifted, the style remained ruthless, and the city of angels found its wings on the mat.

Backed by an elite coaching staff and a hammer-heavy roster built for the upper-body grind, the Los Angeles Wrestling Association (LAWA) put together a flawless, undefeated masterclass to capture the Girls Greco-Roman crown at the 2026 CAUSAW Association Duals inside Selland Arena.

LAWA marched through the grueling 15-team field with a perfect 5-0 record, showcasing a terrifying mix of early-round dominance and cold-blooded clutch gene when the championship lights were at their brightest.

The Pool Play Destruction

From the opening whistle of the morning session, LAWA made it clear that they weren’t looking to win close duals; they were looking to end them early. Grouped in a dangerous pool, the LA squad systematically tore through the competition:

Round 1: LAWA opened the day by punishing Kings Tulare (KTWA) 51-24.

Round 2: The offense somehow found another gear, blasting the North Area entry (NAWA) 57-19.

Round 3: LAWA locked up the bracket’s top seed by dismantling a proud Mount Diablo (MDWA) program, 56-20.

By outscoring their pool opponents 164-63, LAWA entered the championship bracket with an absolute target on their backs as the undisputed team to beat.

The Medal Rounds: A Semifinal Surge and a Finals Thriller

In the championship semifinals, Tri-County (TCWA) attempted to slow the LA juggernaut down, but LAWA’s depth proved too much to handle, resulting in a decisive 49-28 victory to punch their ticket to the dance.

That set the stage for an absolute heavyweight epic in the finals against a loaded San Diego Imperial Kids Wrestling Association (SDIKWA) squad.

If the early rounds were a showcase of LAWA’s power, the finals were a test of their soul. The dual meet was a violent, see-saw war. Leads evaporated, momentum swung on every single whistle, and the two Southern California powerhouses traded haymakers through 15 grueling, contested matches.

With the referee’s book nearly full, the scoreboard read an unbelievable 35-34 lead for SDIKWA.

The tournament title came down to the absolute wire at the heaviest weight class. San Diego was forced to yield a forfeit at 235 pounds, handing LAWA the crucial 5 team points to seal a breathtaking 39-35 championship victory.

2026 Girls Greco-Roman Final Team Standings

While LAWA stands alone at the top of the podium, the battle through the backside of the bracket showed the incredible depth of the California girls’ wrestling landscape. Here is how the state stacked up at the conclusion of the Greco-Roman schedule:

Rank	Association
1st	Los Angeles Wrestling Association (LAWA)
2nd	San Diego Kids Imperial Wrestling Association (SDIKWA)
3rd	Tri County Wrestling Association (TCWA)
4th	Central Valley Wrestling Association (CVWA)
5th	Santa Clara Valley Wrestling Association (SCVWA)
6th	Mount Diablo Wrestling Association (MDWA)
7th	Sacramento Area Wrestling Association (SAWA)
8th	Sac Joaquin Wrestling Association (SJWA)
9th	Inland Empire Wrestling Association (IEWA)
10th	Orange County Wrestling Association (OCWA)
11th	Kern County Wrestling Association (KCWA)
12th	Kings Tulare Wrestling Association (KTWA)
13th	Bay Area Wrestling Association (BAWA)
14th	Coastal Mountain Wrestling Association (CMWA)
15th	North Area Wrestling Association (NAWA)

Reset and Reload for Freestyle

The Greco-Roman hardware is heading south on the I-5, but nobody is packing their bags just yet. The mats inside Selland Arena are already being scrubbed down and reset. With the upper-body restrictions lifted, the Freestyle portion of the tournament is scheduled to fire up immediately.

Will LAWA carry this golden momentum into the leg-attack game, or will the San Diego hammers or the Central Valley locals exact their revenge?

Stay tuned—the real weekend scramble in Fresno has only just begun.

Photo Credit: CAUSAW