Elyssa Armendariz, in maroon, ties her opponent up on the mat in a previous dual earlier this season. Armendariz is one of 14 wrestlers from the Mavericks girls squad competing in the Mat Classic this year.
February 17, 2026
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February 18, 2026 noon
Mavericks eager for deep run in Mat Classic
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks are sending 25 wrestlers across both boys and girls squads to compete in the 4A bracket of the Mat Classic. For the boys, Head Coach Jose Tanguma said his wrestlers are ready to perform when the lights come on. “I feel very good with the kids we have going to state. These kids have been wrestling tough all year long, and I think they're ready for the big show right now,” he said.