Wrestling

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Led by flag football and girls wrestling, HS sports participation increases for fifth consecutive year

The annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey indicated that 8,415,684 participants were involved in high school sports in 2025-26

Wrestling / Flag Football Seth Polansky August 28, 2026

Wrestling: Finger wins national title, others earn All-American status in Fargo

Desert Vista junior Jaiden Fingers leads Team Arizona's performance at national championships with a Cadet (16U) Greco-Roman championship, while four others finished at All-Americans

Wrestling Jason P. Skoda July 25, 2026

Wrestling: Johnson brings new voice to Mesa program

Mesa native Jason "Gator" Johnson named Jackrabbits coach to bring some stability to a program as the fifth head coach in six seasons

Wrestling Jason P. Skoda June 1, 2026

Heart of a champion: State champ Jessence Octavio-Callejo commits to Pacific University

The first female wrestler in RRHS history to win a state title will join the Pacific University Boxers' women's wrestling team

Wrestling Christina Romero May 19, 2026

Girl's wrestling at Marcos De Niza continues to grow

Number of schools adding girls wrestling surges across the country

Wrestling Jayce Galvez April 28, 2026

East Valley notebook: ALA-GN's Grohman is a man of all seasons

The Eagles junior was second team all state as an offensive lineman, qualified as heavyweight in wrestling and is one top middle block on the volleyball team

Wrestling / Baseball / Softball Jason P. Skoda April 23, 2026

Adversity fuels growth for Notre Dame Prep wrestling

Injuries, new coaching and early struggles push Saints to develop resilience and unity

Wrestling Tyler Stark April 23, 2026

Adjustment in minimum body fat percentage for females highlights wrestling rules changes

In an effort to establish a more healthy process for girls involved in wrestling, the minimum body fat percentage has been raised

Wrestling / National Seth Polansky April 16, 2026

East Valley notebook: Hamilton girls tennis elevated by last minute tryout

Sophomore Isha Kaushik wanted team experience after competing on international circuit. Williams Field sprinter has lofty goals, while Arizona produces wrestling All-Americans

Wrestling / Baseball / Softball / Tennis / Track & Field Jason P. Skoda April 8, 2026

Former Sunnyside standout Audrey Jimenez earned the USA Wrestling Anthony-Maroulis Trophy

Presented annually to the nation’s best women’s college wrestler

Wrestling Andy Morales April 3, 2026

Ariana Thomas wins state girls wrestling title

Marcos de Niza senior wins 132lb DII state title following years of hard work

Wrestling Jayce Galvez March 26, 2026

The construction of Seton Catholic Preparatory's new event center is making progress

The event center will provide indoor athletics sufficient space and consistent practice times by November 2026

Wrestling Molly Graham March 19, 2026

Audrey Jimenez and Lillian Gradillas-Flores win national championships

Jimenez won in the first-ever NCAA tournament

Wrestling Andy Morales March 15, 2026

East Valley notebook: Breakdown of state wrestling tournament as spring season starts

Brophy's Finch Logan brought down the house with his romp to Division I state heavyweight championship, breakdown of state placers; spring season underway

Wrestling / Baseball / Softball / Beach Volleyball Jason P. Skoda February 26, 2026