Columbus East High School

The Columbus East girls wrestling team entered the season with a target on its back — defending state champions tasked with replacing key graduates while navigating the pressure that comes with being on top. What followed was a season that tested depth, patience, and resolve. When the dust settled Saturday at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, the Olympians proved once again what the program is built on. Despite graduating several top wrestlers and battling season-ending injuries that forced forfeits and lineup changes, Columbus East never lost its identity. Younger, less-experienced wrestlers were called upon earlier than expected, and while the road was uneven at times, the team kept grinding. Practices stayed intense. Technique kept improving. Matches began turning in their favor. Head coach Ty Olds relied on a core group to set the tone and hold the team together, and that steady leadership paid off when it mattered most. The Olympians battled through one of the toughest state fields in Indiana and finished fourth overall Friday evening at the IHSAA Girls Wrestling State Championships — an impressive result given the adversity faced throughout the season. The highlight on Friday came at 170 pounds, where freshman Annabelle Redman capped an outstanding postseason by claiming an IHSAA State Championship. Redman dominated the bracket and sealed the title with a fall in the championship match, announcing herself as one of the state’s rising stars. Redman’s championship run was backed by a remarkable freshman campaign. She finished the season 52–11, recording 40 pins, two technical falls, and one major decision. As the season progressed, Redman continued to raise her pace and confidence, peaking at exactly the right time on the sport’s biggest stage. Columbus East also received outstanding performances from: Freshman Gloria Cloud, who battled her way to a third-place finish Junior Tienica Dits, who placed sixth Sophomore Kaydence Spradlin, who earned seventh place What makes this group especially exciting is that they will all return next season. This core has already proven it can weather adversity, stay committed to the process, and compete at the highest level. More importantly, they’ve shown younger wrestlers what it looks like to keep your head down, trust the work, and push through tough moments. While a repeat state title was not in the cards this year, the 2025-2026 Olympians may have accomplished something just as meaningful — proving the program’s strength runs deeper than a single championship banner. Congratulations to the Columbus East girls wrestling team on a memorable season and another strong showing on the state stage. Olympian Nation is proud.