In 2023, when Eustace Beazer held his first practice for the new girls wrestling team at St. Georges Technical High School in Delaware, three kids showed up at the gym.
Each year since, however, the number of girls hitting the mat has grown dramatically. This year, 40 girls competed, and the Hawks had the most team points at the unofficial state tournament.
The growth at St. Georges, located near Middletown, mirrors the statewide rise of the sport. This year, 305 girls competed. That’s nearly triple the number who wrestled just two seasons ago.
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