IMPORTANT CRITICAL DISCLAIMER:

The following article and team ranking are based exclusively on a statistical calculation of returning points from the previous season’s culmination: the 2026 CIF Northern Section Masters Meet. This is NOT a pre-season prediction, a forecast of future performance, or a reflection of personal bias. It is a snapshot of proven, past performance by wrestlers who are eligible to return to the mat. It does not account for incoming freshmen, transfers, potential injuries, or wrestlers changing weight classes.

Chico High – Returning 131.5 Points

Key Returners: Connor Miller (Sr.), Liam Reddam (Sr.), Ryan Muehlbauer (Sr.), Colby Thompson (Sr.), Harold Renick (Sr.), Isaac Lee (Jr.), Chad Murphy (Jr.), Parker Rollins (Jr.), Jesse Harris (Jr.), Cooper Culver (So.)

Chico High returns a massive 131.5 points and features a formidable lineup anchored by senior standout Connor Miller. Miller set the pace for the squad last season by capturing a section championship and successfully advancing to the state tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a deep and talented group of returning section placewinners. Junior Jesse Harris and sophomore Cooper Culver both put together strong postseason runs, with each battling to an impressive third-place finish at the section tournament. Junior Isaac Lee added a solid fourth place showing, while senior Harold Renick and junior Chad Murphy each battled their way to respectable sixth-place finishes.

Adding significant depth to the team’s battle-tested core is a veteran group of upperclassmen who gained valuable postseason mat time last year. Senior Liam Reddam picked up a pair of victories to finish with an even 2-2 record at sections. Rounding out the experienced lineup are senior Ryan Muehlbauer and junior Parker Rollins, who both contributed to the room as section qualifiers, alongside senior Colby Thompson. This veteran group will look to build upon their crucial postseason experience and help propel Chico High this season.

Shasta High – Returning 99.5 Points

Key Returners: Morgan Stevens (Jr.), Dylan Matthews (Sr.), Beckett Resner (Sr), Jude Kane (Jr), Luke Matayoshi (Sr), Wyatt Kent (Sr), Aidan Burns (Jr)

Shasta High returns 99.5 points and features a powerhouse lineup anchored by a stellar trio of returning state qualifiers in senior Dylan Matthews, junior Morgan Stevens, and Luke Matayoshi. Matthews set the pace for the squad last season by capturing a section championship and successfully advancing to the state tournament for the second consecutive year. Stevens put together an impressive run of his own, finishing second at the section tournament to punch his ticket to the CIF state championships. Matayoshi made an immediate impact during his campaign; after placing third in the section tournament, he clutched a crucial wrestle-off match against the section runner-up to secure his spot at the state tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by senior Beckett Resner, who put together a strong postseason run. Unfortunately, Resner came up just short of a trip to the state tournament after dropping a hard-fought wrestle-off match to the third-place winner in his bracket. He will undoubtedly be hungry for redemption this season.

Adding significant depth to the team’s battle-tested core is a veteran group that gained valuable postseason mat time last year. Senior Wyatt Kent and junior Jude Kane each picked up a postseason victory to finish 1-2 at the section tournament. Rounding out the experienced lineup is junior Aidan Burns, who contributed to the room as a section qualifier and brings additional veteran leadership to a formidable Shasta roster.

Corning Union High – Returning 99 Points

Key Returners: Ramuel Callego (Sr.), Mathew Rivera (Sr.), Grogorio Gauge (Jr.), Martin Leal (Jr.), Jordyn Oakes (Jr.), Demetrius Sanchez (Jr.), Mario Diaz (So.), Garrett Lafayette (So.), Jameson Rogers (So.)

Corning Union High returns a hefty 99 points and features a deep lineup anchored by a talented group of returning section placewinners. Sophomore Jameson Rogers made an immediate impact during his freshman campaign, setting the pace for the underclassmen by battling to an impressive third-place finish. He is joined by a formidable trio of juniors—Grogorio Gauge, Martin Leal, and Jordyn Oakes—who all put together strong postseason runs last year to capture solid fourth-place finishes at the section tournament.

Senior Ramuel Callego adds veteran leadership and crucial returning points to the upper weights after battling his way to a respectable sixth-place finish at sections. The roster is further bolstered by junior Demetrius Sanchez and sophomore Mario Diaz, who both gained valuable postseason mat time and picked up a pair of victories to finish with even 2-2 records at the section tournament.

Adding significant depth to the team’s battle-tested core are sophomore Garrett Lafayette and senior Mathew Rivera. Lafayette secured a postseason victory to finish 1-2 at sections, while Rivera rounds out the experienced lineup after contributing to the room as a section qualifier last season.

Durham High – Returning 98 Points

Key Returners: Landon Salindong (Sr.), Makai Stevens (Sr.), Judah Teague (Jr.), Asa Cox (So.), Drake Mello (So.), Daniel Vaughan (So.), Brayden Waggoner (So.)

Durham High returns a massive 98 points and features a powerhouse lineup anchored by senior standout Landon Salindong. Salindong cemented his dominance last season by capturing his third consecutive section championship before putting together a strong 3-2 showing against California’s best at the state tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a formidable group of returning section place winners, highlighted by junior Judah Teague and incoming sophomore Drake Mello. Teague battled to an impressive third-place finish at the section tournament last year and enters this season as a prime contender to punch his ticket to state. Mello put together a stellar freshman campaign, finishing second at sections, though he unfortunately came up just short of a trip to the state tournament after dropping his wrestle-off match to the third-place winner in his bracket. Fellow sophomore Daniel Vaughan also made an immediate impact as a freshman, capturing a solid fourth-place finish at the section tournament.

Adding significant depth to the battle-tested core are senior Makai Stevens and sophomore Brayden Waggoner. Both wrestlers gained valuable postseason mat time last year, with each picking up a victory to finish 1-2 at the section tournament. Rounding out the experienced lineup is sophomore Asa Cox, who contributed to the room as a section qualifier during his freshman campaign and will look to build upon that crucial experience this season.

Foothill High – Returning 92 Points

Key Returners: Daniel Taylor (So.), Isaac Wallace (Sr.), Kaden Owens (Sr.), Aiden Estes (Jr.), Austin Chavers (Sr.), Thomas Paul (Jr.), Jeremiah Wheeler (Sr.), Noeah Merrill (Sr.), Jackson Faucheux (Jr.), Dominic Taylor (Jr.), Brodie Van Gundy (Sr.)

Foothill High returns a massive 92 points and features a formidable lineup anchored by a pair of state qualifiers in sophomore Daniel Taylor and senior Kaden Owens. Both Taylor and Owens set the pace for the squad last season by battling to second-place finishes at the section tournament and ultimately gaining valuable experience competing at the state tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a strong returning core that made deep postseason runs. Senior Noeah Merrill put together an impressive tournament to secure a fourth-place showing at sections. Adding to the team’s upper-level depth are senior Austin Chavers and junior Aiden Estes, who both secured multiple victories to finish with solid 2-2 records at the section tournament.

Adding significant depth to the team’s battle-tested core is a large group of upperclassmen who gained crucial postseason mat time last year. Seniors Isaac Wallace, Jeremiah Wheeler, and Brodie Van Gundy, alongside juniors Thomas Paul and Jackson Faucheux, each picked up a victory to finish with 1-2 records at the section tournament. Rounding out the experienced lineup is junior Dominic Taylor, who contributed to the room as a section qualifier and will look to build upon that experience this season.

Red Bluff High – Returning 73.5 Points

Key Returners: Jacoby Stringer (Sr.), Charles Rice (Sr.), Austin Curl (Sr.), A.J. Eden (Jr.)

Red Bluff High returns 73.5 points and features a formidable lineup anchored by a pair of returning state qualifiers in senior Charles Rice and junior A.J. Eden. Eden put together a stellar postseason run last year, capturing a second-place finish at the section tournament to punch his ticket to the CIF state championships. Rice showcased his resilience after placing third at the section tournament, clutching a crucial wrestle-off match against the section runner-up to secure his own spot at the state tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a duo of battle-tested seniors who both captured spots on the section podium last season. Jacoby Stringer battled his way to a solid fifth-place finish at the section tournament, while fellow senior Austin Curl added crucial team points by capturing a respectable sixth-place finish. With a veteran-heavy core leading the charge, Red Bluff has the proven experience needed for another strong postseason push.

West Valley High – Returning 58.5 Points

Key Returners: Thomas Beckman (Sr.), Ronaele Rodriguez (Sr.), Ernie Simmons (Sr.), Billy Smith (Sr.), Bodie Staup (Sr.), Austin Domke (Jr.), Curtis Wert (So.), Wyatt Seabolt (So.)

West Valley High returns 58.5 points and features a lineup anchored by a trio of returning section placewinners. Sophomore Curtis Wert set a strong pace during his freshman campaign, battling to an impressive fourth-place finish at the section tournament. He is joined by senior Billy Smith and junior Austin Domke, who both put together solid postseason runs of their own to capture fifth-place finishes in their respective weight classes.

The roster is further bolstered by a veteran core of upperclassmen who gained valuable postseason mat time last season. Senior Thomas Beckman picked up a pair of victories to finish with an even 2-2 record at sections. Fellow seniors Ronaele Rodriguez, Ernie Simmons, and Bodie Staup also contributed crucial experience to the room, with each wrestler securing a postseason win to finish 1-2 at the section tournament.

Rounding out the battle-tested group is sophomore Wyatt Seabolt, who will look to build upon the crucial varsity mat time he gained by contributing as a section qualifier during his freshman campaign.

Orland High – Returning 55 Points

Key Returners: Eduardo Alvarez (Sr.), Brodie Henderson (Sr.), Ramon Aguirre (Jr.), Moises Alcantara (Jr.), Angel Garcia-Morales (Jr.), Jesus Montalvo (So.), Jayson Sudberry (So.)

Orland High returns 55 points and features a lineup anchored by senior standout Brodie Henderson. Henderson set the pace for the squad last season by capturing the section tournament championship and successfully advancing to the state tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by incoming sophomore Jayson Sudberry, who put together a strong postseason run during his freshman campaign, battling to a sixth-place finish at the section tournament. Senior Eduardo Alvarez also brings crucial experience back to the room after picking up a pair of victories to finish with an even 2-2 record at sections.

Adding significant depth to the team’s battle-tested core is a group of returning juniors and an incoming sophomore who gained valuable postseason mat time last year. Juniors Angel Garcia-Morales and Ramon Aguirre each secured a postseason victory to finish 1-2 at the section tournament. Rounding out the experienced lineup are junior Moises Alcantara and sophomore Jesus Montalvo, who both contributed as section qualifiers and will look to build upon that experience this season.

Evergreen Institution of Excellence – Returning 50.5 Points

Key Returners: Camm Colgate (Jr.), Cooper Colgate (So.)

Evergreen Institution of Excellence returns 50.5 points and features a formidable dynamic duo led by junior standout Camm Colgate. Colgate captured the section tournament title last season—building upon a runner-up finish during his freshman campaign—to punch his ticket to the state tournament for the second consecutive year.

Complementing Camm is incoming sophomore Cooper Colgate, who put together an impressive varsity debut of his own. Cooper made an immediate impact as a freshman, battling his way to a strong third-place finish at the section tournament. With both Colgate brothers back on the mat as high-level postseason place winners, Evergreen boasts a powerhouse core capable of making significant noise this season.

Las Plumas High – Returning 44 Points

Key Returners: Zachary Ruff (Sr.), Colsen Camilli (Jr.), Nathan Colombo (Jr.), Conner Fryer (Jr.), Colin Hanna (Jr.), Braeden Knight (Jr.), Connor Safley (Jr.), Maverick Shamblin (Jr.)

Las Plumas High returns 44 points and features a deep lineup anchored by a pair of returning section place winners in juniors Colsen Camilli and Nathan Colombo. Both Camilli and Colombo put together strong postseason runs last year, with each wrestler battling to a solid fifth-place finish at the section tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by senior Zachary Ruff and junior Conner Fryer. Both wrestlers gained valuable postseason mat time last season, picking up a pair of victories to finish with even 2-2 records at sections.

Adding to the team’s battle-tested core of upperclassmen is a quartet of incoming juniors in Colin Hanna, Maverick Shamblin, Connor Safley, and Braeden Knight. Hanna, Shamblin, and Safley each secured a postseason win to finish 1-2 at the section tournament, while Knight rounds out the experienced group after gaining crucial mat time as a section qualifier during his sophomore campaign.

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Gridley High – Returning 43 Points

Key Returners: Miguel Avina (Sr.), Jose Guillen (Jr.), Logan Hansen (Jr.)

Gridley High returns 43 points and features a lineup anchored by senior Miguel Avina. Avina put together an impressive postseason run last year, battling to a second-place finish at the Northern Section tournament. Unfortunately, Avina came up just short of a trip to the state tournament after dropping his wrestle-off match to the third-place winner in his bracket. With only the top two wrestlers per weight class in the Northern Section advancing, Avina will be hungry for redemption and should be squarely in the mix to secure a spot at the state tournament this season.

The roster is further bolstered by a pair of incoming juniors who gained valuable experience at the section level during their sophomore campaigns. Both Jose Guillen and Logan Hansen put together solid postseason efforts, with each wrestler battling to a respectable sixth-place finish at the section tournament.

Modoc High – Returning 39.5 Points

Key Returners: Vanden Main (Sr.), Kaiden Reich (Jr.), Trysten Hueckstaedt (Jr.), Oliver Battram (So.), Tallon Young (So.)

Modoc High returns 39.5 points and features a lineup anchored by senior leader Vanden Main. Main put together a strong postseason run last year, battling to an impressive fourth-place finish at the section tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a pair of returning juniors in Kaiden Reich and Trysten Hueckstaedt. Reich gained valuable postseason mat time by picking up two wins to finish with an even 2-2 record at sections, while Hueckstaedt secured a victory of his own to finish 1-2.

Rounding out the group is a pair of incoming sophomores in Oliver Battram and Tallon Young. Both Battram and Young gained crucial postseason experience during their freshman campaigns, with each wrestler picking up a postseason win to finish 1-2 at the section tournament.

East Nicolaus High – Returning 26.5 Points

Key Returners: Justin Welch (Sr.), Kyson Williams (Sr.), Jackson Marmie (Jr.), Ian Stewart (So.), Colden Winters (So.), William Bramhill (So.), Brody Driggs (So.)

East Nicolaus High returns 26.5 points and features a lineup anchored by incoming sophomore Ian Stewart. Stewart put together a strong postseason run during his freshman campaign, setting the pace for the squad by battling to a solid sixth-place finish at the section tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a trio of battle-tested upperclassmen in seniors Justin Welch and Kyson Williams, alongside junior Jackson Marmie. All three wrestlers gained valuable postseason mat time last year, with Welch, Williams, and Marmie each picking up a victory to finish 1-2 at sections.

Adding significant depth to the lineup is a strong group of incoming sophomores who also gained crucial postseason experience as freshmen. Colden Winters, William Bramhill, and Brody Driggs each secured a win in bracket action, finishing with matching 1-2 records at the section tournament to round out the experienced core.

Paradise High – Returning 26 Points

Key Returners: Trenton Vannucci (Sr.), Brayden Magpusao (Jr.), Levi Guillen (Sr.)

Paradise High returns 26 points and features a lineup anchored by Trenton Vannucci. Vannucci was triumphant last season, battling to a strong sixth-place finish at the section tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a pair of returning section competitors in Brayden Magpusao and Levi Guillen. Magpusao finished with an even 2-2 record at sections during his sophomore campaign, while the senior Guillen also gained valuable postseason mat time, matching that effort with a 2-2 finish of his own at the section tournament.

Lassen High – Returning 19.5 Points

Key Returners: Jordan Conoboy (Jr.), Jacob Macovichuk (So.), Joshua Larivee (So.)

Lassen High returns 19.5 points and features a lineup anchored by incoming junior Jordan Conoboy. Conoboy put together a strong postseason run last year, battling to a solid fifth-place finish at the section tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a pair of incoming sophomores who gained valuable postseason mat time during their freshman campaigns. Jacob Macovichuk secured a postseason victory to finish 1-2 at the section tournament, while Joshua Larivee rounds out the experienced group after contributing to the room as a section qualifier.

Live Oak High – Returning 17 Points

Key Returners: Gage Tilton (So.), Zachary Contreras (So.), Ryan Herring (Sr.)

Live Oak High returns 17 points and features a lineup anchored by senior Ryan Herring. Herring put together a strong postseason run last year, battling to an impressive fourth-place finish at the section tournament.

The roster is further bolstered by a pair of incoming sophomores in Gage Tilton and Zachary Contreras. Both Tilton and Contreras qualified for the section tournament as freshmen. Despite not securing a victory in the bracket, both wrestlers gained valuable postseason mat time and experience that they will look to build upon heading into their sophomore campaigns.