After raising significant money, building a $1.2 million wrestling facility, securing recruits, finding a conference home in the Pac-12 and laying the groundwork for Division I wrestling (something the university itself committed to), Tarleton State has reportedly pulled the plug on the entire program before it even truly began.
Not just D1 wrestling… no club program either.
That’s devastating for the athletes, coaches and supporters who invested years into making this happen. Coach Leeth poured enormous time and energy into building something meaningful in Texas, a state that has LONG needed more high-level college wrestling opportunities.
Now athletes are left scrambling for new homes late in the cycle, donors and supporters are left stunned, and one of the most exciting potential growth stories for the sport is suddenly gone.
A D1 wrestling program in Texas was something the wrestling world should’ve been celebrating and rallying around- not watching disappear before it had the chance to fully take off.
Brutal situation all around. 👎🏼
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We finished 9th in the state. Our post game meeting on the putting green, away from everyone else, was full of snot filled crying, sharing stories of how proud each of us were of each other, where we were, what we went through & why we were so grateful. Be proud Grapevine. I am.
It was a tough day for the Mustangs after round 1 of the 5A Girls State Championship. We sit in 8th place with one round to go. We look forward to moving up the leaderboard in the final round. Megan Marais led the team with -1 71. She's 1 shot out of the lead. Good luck ladies!
Thank you to the coaches and team for making me into the man I I’m today all glory to God and to keep the mustang wrestling family together.amen 🤼
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2026 Individual District Champion
Megan Marais led the charge for the Mustangs to win the District Championship with 6 birdies in the final round to shoot -4 68 for a total of -2 142. The ladies will be headed to the Region 1-5A Championship next week for the 15th time since 2003
Your Mustangs are in 2nd place & 5 shots out of 1st place w/ one round to go Tuesday @ the District Championships. The guys were led by Steven's even par 72 & Connor's 77. The top 2 teams advance to the Region 1-5A Championship. Tuesday's tee times will be off #1 tee. Good luck!