As girls’ wrestling grows, it faces old stigmas and new challenges. ... La Plata wrestling coach John Pankhurst was tossing mulch at a 2022 fundraiser when he recruited his first female wrestler.

Girls wrestling is growing exponentially in Maryland and nationwide, and Harford County is at the forefront. Participation on some local teams has doubled — or even tripled — in recent years ...

The vision 10 years ago, said Phillips Andover wrestling coach Kassie Archambault, was to create a tournament that would be a destination for girls who wanted to get on the mat and compete.

For centuries, people have found men competing on the wrestling mat, but in more recent years, it's become a place for young women too. Wednesday, June 19th 2024, 6:18 pm By: Jayden Brannon ...

According to the Maine Principals' Association, 97 female grapplers will participate in the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championships, nearly double the amount from last year.

As girls’ wrestling grows, it faces old stigmas and new challenges. More and more female athletes are participating in high school wrestling, but rapid expansion is never simple.