Terence Crawford Beams as Son Wins Nebraska State Wrestling Title
terence crawford's son, Terence Crawford Jr., captured his first Nebraska high school state wrestling championship as a freshman, delivering a dominant 13-1 victory in the Class A 106-pound final and drawing an emotional presence from his father in the stands.
Terence Crawford in the stands
The elder Terence Crawford was at the CHI Health Center in Omaha throughout the state meet, visibly engaged and cheering as his son closed out the final. The presence underscored a personal moment for the boxing figure, who recently announced his retirement after defeating Canelo Alvarez for multiple super middleweight titles and finishing his professional career undefeated.
Freshman title: 106-pound Class A final
Wrestling for Omaha North High School, Crawford Jr. secured a major decision in the title match, beating Riley Pedersen of Grand Island by a 13-1 margin. The final score reflected a one-sided match in which Crawford Jr. controlled position and scoring throughout, leaving little doubt in the championship bout held at the state tournament venue in Omaha.
Tournament run and season record
Crawford Jr. went 4-0 at the state tournament to claim the crown. His route to the title included two pins and a technical fall; he opened the run with a 24-second fall and completed his first high school season with a 36-6 overall record. Earlier in the season he placed third at the Omaha Metro Conference Tournament, a placement that preceded his breakthrough at state.
- State finals result: 13-1 major decision (Class A, 106 pounds)
- State tournament record: 4-0 (two pins, one technical fall)
- Season record: 36-6
Legacy note and what comes next
The victory places the freshman champion early on a clear developmental trajectory within high school wrestling. terence crawford's decision to be present for the match highlighted the family connection to wrestling and the broader athletic roots cultivated in their Omaha community. With this state title secured as a freshman, observable indicators — the dominant state performance and a 36-6 season — suggest Crawford Jr. will enter future seasons with raised expectations from his program and opponents.
Uncertainties remain neutral: specific plans for offseason competition or collegiate interest have not been made public. If Crawford Jr. maintains his current level of scoring dominance and match-finishing ability, he is positioned to be a leading contender in his weight class in subsequent seasons.
