Special to the LPJ

BATON ROUGE, La. – In a historic first season, Triad Wrestling Club made an impressive statement at the Louisiana State Championships at the Canes River Center in Baton Rouge, sending 11 wrestlers to compete at the highest level in the state. The club capped off its debut season with a monumental achievement—Owen Hebert clinching the 14U state championship.

“This season has been incredible,” said Triad Wrestling Club Head Coach Jeremy Hebert. “From kids trying wrestling for the first time to months of dedicated training and competing at a new level, every single athlete showed determination and growth. Stepping onto the mats at the state tournament was a major milestone, and I couldn’t be prouder of our wrestlers, parents, and coaches who helped make our inaugural season a success.”

Among the highlights of the tournament, Connor Jackson and Brant Youngblood picked up key victories, a testament to the hard work put in by all of the club’s athletes. For Hebert, the journey from not placing at last year’s state tournament to winning a championship this year underscores the power of dedication and perseverance.

“This shows that putting in the time and effort pays off,” Coach Hebert added. “But winning isn’t just about trophies or podiums—it’s about stepping on the mat again and again, learning and growing with each match.”

Looking ahead, Triad Wrestling Club is already making plans to expand, with goals to establish middle school and high school wrestling teams in the near future.

For more information on Triad Wrestling Club and how to get involved, please contact Jeremy Hebert by email at jeremyandlinzie@gmail.com

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