01/14/2026
Centralia High School will honor legendary wrestling coach, Dick Carpenter, with a mat dedication ceremony on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Coach Carpenter, a 1954 graduate of Centralia Township High School, built one of the most respected wrestling programs in the region during his 43-year coaching career, amassing over 450 career victories and leaving a lasting impact on generations of student-athletes.
The ceremony will take place at approximately 7:00 P.M., between the second and third match of the triangular meet.
Following the conclusion of the triangular, a reception will be held in the foyer of Trout Arena. All alumni, former wrestlers, community members, and friends of the program are invited to attend and celebrate Coach Carpenter’s legacy.
