Indianapolis, IN — Northfield High School junior Amarah Frieden delivered a strong performance at the 2026 IHSAA Girls Wrestling State Finals, earning an 8th‑place finish at 140 pounds and contributing 5 team points for the Norse. Frieden capped the day by standing on the state podium with a proud smile, celebrating a milestone moment in her high‑school wrestling career. Frieden entered the tournament with a 26–8 season record and now holds 64 career victories, adding to a résumé that already included qualification for the 2025 State Finals. She opened the championship with a dominant performance, securing a first‑period fall in 1:39 over Quiara Lathan (Connersville) in the Round of 16. Frieden advanced to the quarterfinals where she faced undefeated Penn standout Maddie Marsh, who earned the fall in :53. In the consolation rounds, Frieden wrestled senior Madalyn McCarty (Mt. Vernon), falling by technical fall (16‑0, 5:00). In the 7th‑place match, she met Wawasee’s Kenidi Nine, who earned the fall at 2:13. With her 8th‑place finish, Frieden secured a coveted position on the IHSAA state podium, marking a significant achievement during her junior season and a defining moment for Northfield Wrestling. To top off her accomplishment, Frieden now joins an elite group in Northfield Wrestling history. She becomes one of only 13 athletes to ever qualify for the IHSAA State Finals and just the fourth wrestler in school history to earn a spot on the state podium. Her 8th‑place finish—and the smile she carried on the podium—further cements her place among the most accomplished wrestlers to ever represent Northfield.