The 2026-2027 high school wrestling season is fast approaching, and the CIF San Francisco City Section—the governing body for the area’s high school sports—is gearing up for another fierce year of competition on the mats. After a thrilling postseason last year, programs across the city are reloading and preparing for the winter grind.

Before we dive into the breakdown, it is important to clarify that this is not a preseason ranking. Rather, this article highlights the top returning teams in the section based strictly on the total number of postseason points returning to their rosters. From defending champions looking to extend their dominance to hungry challengers boasting deep, battle-tested lineups, here is an inside look at the squads poised to make the biggest impact this season.

Lincoln High – Returning 191 Points

Key Returners: Enzo Lometti (So.), Julian Fontelar (Sr.), Jax Paul (So.), Jordan Baylor (Sr.), Lamont Green (Sr.), Daevion McGehee (Sr.), Branson Huynh (So.), Josiah Patton (Sr.), Matthew Chirino (Sr.), Angel Vazquez (Sr.)

Lincoln High returns an imposing 191 points and features a formidable lineup that comes into the season as three-time defending San Francisco City Section champions. The squad is anchored by a pair of dominant section champions in Enzo Lometti and Josiah Patton. Lometti led the charge during a stellar freshman campaign, capturing the section tournament title before advancing to compete at the CIF state tournament. Patton secured his second section title, this time at 175 pounds, adding to a highly impressive championship run that includes winning a section crown at 215 pounds as a sophomore and placing third as a freshman.

The roster is further bolstered by a massive group of returning section finalists who will all be squarely in the mix to punch their tickets to the state tournament this coming season. Lamont Green returns after securing his second consecutive section runner-up finish, while fellow seniors Matthew Chirino and Angel Vazquez also put together strong postseason runs to finish second at the section tournament. Sophomores Jax Paul and Branson Huynh achieved the same feat, both battling to hard-fought second-place finishes in the section tournament as freshmen.

Rounding out this deep group are returning section standouts Jordan Baylor, Julian Fontelar, and Daevion McGehee. Baylor looks to build upon the crucial postseason mat time he gained after finishing third at the section tournament, while Fontelar and McGehee bring valuable experience to the lineup after both turning in solid fourth-place finishes, giving Lincoln High a battle-tested and loaded core entering the year as they hunt for a fourth consecutive San Francisco City Section title.

George Washington High – Returning 119.5 Points

Key Returners: Ethan Nakamoto (Sr.), Rylan Lancin (Jr.), Keith Ho (Sr.), Logan Yuen (Sr.), Raiden Yuen (Sr.), Mykyta Sorochenko (Sr.)

George Washington High returns a formidable 119.5 points and features a veteran lineup that comes into the season poised to make a serious impact. The squad is anchored by a pair of dominant section champions in Logan Yuen and Raiden Yuen. Logan Yuen led the charge by capturing his second section tournament title before once again advancing to the state tournament, becoming a three-time section finalist after finishing second as a freshman. Raiden Yuen secured his second section title as well, adding to a highly impressive championship run as a state qualifier who originally placed fourth in the section tournament as a freshman.

The roster is further bolstered by a strong group of returning section finalists who will all be squarely in the mix to punch their tickets to the state tournament this coming season. Junior Rylan Lancin returns after securing a section runner-up finish, a tournament where he was hunting for his second section title after qualifying for state as a freshman during the 2024-2025 season. Fellow seniors Ethan Nakamoto and Mykyta Sorochenko also put together strong postseason runs, both battling to hard-fought second-place finishes in the section tournament.

Rounding out this deep group is returning section standout Keith Ho. Ho looks to build upon the crucial postseason mat time he gained after finishing third at the section tournament, bringing valuable experience to the lineup and giving George Washington High a battle-tested core entering the year.

Galileo High – Returning 91 Points

Key Returners: Carlo Crawford (Jr.), Jadrien Andino (Jr.), Israel Velasquez (Jr.), Jackie Ho (Jr.), Eleazar Zaragoza-Llanes (Jr.), Jayden Su (Sr.), Jose Garcia-Chu (So.)

Galileo High returns 91 points and features a deep lineup that comes into the season ready to make a strong impact. The squad is anchored by senior standout Jayden Su. Su brings strong championship pedigree to the roster, securing a section runner-up finish this past season to add to a highly impressive run where he captured a section tournament title as a sophomore and placed fourth as a freshman.

The roster is further bolstered by returning section finalist Israel Velasquez, who will be squarely in the mix to punch his ticket to the state tournament this coming season. The junior returns after battling to a hard-fought second-place finish at the section tournament. He is joined by fellow junior Jadrien Andino, who brings previous finals experience to the lineup after finishing third in the section tournament last year and securing a runner-up finish as a freshman.

Rounding out this deep group are returning section standouts Jackie Ho, Jose Garcia-Chu, Carlo Crawford, and Eleazar Zaragoza-Llanes. Junior Jackie Ho and sophomore Jose Garcia-Chu both look to build upon the crucial postseason mat time they gained after turning in solid third-place finishes at the section tournament. Meanwhile, juniors Carlo Crawford and Eleazar Zaragoza-Llanes bring valuable experience to the lineup after both securing solid fourth-place finishes, giving Galileo High a battle-tested core entering the year.

Lowell High – Returning 67 Points

Key Returners: Kade Gee (So.), Dylan Powell (Jr.), Nathan Luk (So.), Kameronbek Ibatov (Sr.)

Lowell High returns 67 points and features a focused lineup that comes into the season ready to make a strong impact. The squad is anchored by returning section champion Dylan Powell. Powell led the charge during a stellar sophomore campaign, capturing his section tournament title before advancing to compete at the state tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a pair of returning section finalists who will both be squarely in the mix to punch their tickets to the state tournament this coming season. Senior Kameronbek Ibatov returns after securing a section runner-up finish, adding to a highly impressive run that makes him a three-time section placer after previously taking third as a sophomore and fourth as a freshman. Sophomore Kade Gee achieved a similar feat, battling to a hard-fought second-place finish in the section tournament during an impressive freshman campaign.

Rounding out this group is returning section standout Nathan Luk. Luk looks to build upon the crucial postseason mat time he gained after turning in a solid fourth-place finish at the section tournament, bringing valuable experience to the lineup and giving Lowell High a battle-tested core entering the year.