Earlham High School
Cardinal Wrestling.
Revived in 2021 with eight athletes — now a 26-member boys team and a growing girls program.
7thIHSAA State Championships
DistrictChampions 2025-26
8State Qualifiers 2026
3State Placers · 2 Finalists
18Dual Wins · School Record
Runner-UpRegional Duals
2025-26 Season
A historic step forward.
The 2025-26 season marked a historic step forward for the Cardinals: District Champions, Regional Dual Runner-Up, and eight wrestlers at the IHSAA State Championships, where the Cardinals finished 7th as a team — with three state place winners, including two state finalists.
In 2025 the program opened a new wrestling facility, a reflection of the community's support.
7th Place at State
District Champs
Regional Runner-Up
8 State Qualifiers
3 State Place Winners
2 State Finalists
History
Three Eras of Cardinal Wrestling
1980 – 1987
The original Earlham wrestling program.
2000 – 2004
The second era. Between eras, athletes wrestled through sharing agreements with Dexfield and West Central Valley, and later Van Meter.
2021 – Present
The revival — from eight athletes to district champions and a new facility.
