With participation surging, the state’s top female wrestlers now have their own spotlight at the NSAA State High School Wrestling Tournament.
When the first young women stepped onto the mat to compete in the NSAA State High School Wrestling Tournament, Nebraska Public Media captured the historic moment on television.
Since 2022, the NSAA has held the girls and boys competitions on the same day, but this season, the girls will compete separately.
“We will be able to feature them on their own statewide stage, and it’s time for these athletes to stand up as state champions like the boys have done for many years. The trajectory of girls wrestling in Nebraska is pretty amazing,” said Gavin Felix, director of television and digital production.
Today, more young women than ever are competing. The NSAA lists 186 girls wrestling teams for the 2024- 25 season. Based on enrollment, there are 56 Class A teams and 130 Class B teams.