"Girls Wrestling Approved as High School Sport in Pennsylvania: Empowering Athletic Opportunities"
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has officially endorsed girls high school wrestling in the state, with the inaugural season set for the 2023-2024 winter sports schedule.
California, North Carolina, Colorado, Arizona, Florida and Georgia are among the other notable states that have officially recognized wrestling for girls.
Lenape’s Isabella Prem controls Jayden Bennett of West Deptford during the 145-pound final bout of the South Region girls wrestling tournament held at Williamstown High School on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)
The PIAA’s decision goes into effect July 1, with the state championship scheduled for March 2024 at the Giant Center (Hershey, Pa.), which coincides with the boys championship.
