St. Edmund Wrestling finishes third at state, marks major milestone in year three

By Myra Miller on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • Leading the way once again was Cooper Berzas at 144 pounds. The sophomore captured his second state championship and became a three-time state finalist. Berzas finished the season 32-6 and has already surpassed 75 career victories. Berzas is pictured fourth from left. (Submitted photos)
    Leading the way once again was Cooper Berzas at 144 pounds. The sophomore captured his second state championship and became a three-time state finalist. Berzas finished the season 32-6 and has already surpassed 75 career victories. Berzas is pictured fourth from left. (Submitted photos)
  • St. Edmund High Wrestling Team. Kneeling in from left are Jason Sonnier, Garrett Berzas, Ross Leger, Cooper Berzas, Shane LeBleu, Xander Langlinais and Denny Reed. In back from left are Charles Sonnier, Wesley Reed, Davis Manuel, John-Wesley Sonnier, Landen Marcantel, Dominic Briscoe, William Brown, Michael Perron and Owen Cart.
    St. Edmund High Wrestling Team. Kneeling in from left are Jason Sonnier, Garrett Berzas, Ross Leger, Cooper Berzas, Shane LeBleu, Xander Langlinais and Denny Reed. In back from left are Charles Sonnier, Wesley Reed, Davis Manuel, John-Wesley Sonnier, Landen Marcantel, Dominic Briscoe, William Brown, Michael Perron and Owen Cart.

    By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor In just its third year of existence, the St. Edmund wrestling program has taken another major step forward, finishing third overall at the LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament and firmly establishing itself among the state’s elite. The Blue Jays entered the tournament with one of their fullest lineups to date, filling 13 of the 14 weight classes. The group featured two…