Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Girls wrestling will become an officially sanctioned high school sport in Nevada beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

According to participation numbers from the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, 509 girls wrestled in the state in 2023-24. That’s an increase from 388 wrestlers in 2022-23.

Now, Nevada joins 26 other states in the U.S. that forbid trans athletes from competing in girls sports and is the latest to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to address the issue.

Girls wrestling will remain as an Open Class, meaning there will not be Class 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as in boys wrestling. "I'm very excited about it," NIAA executive director Tim Jackson said of ...

How the Nevada girls wrestling program continues to thrive without its top wrestler Joe Randleman, Ames Tribune Sat, Jan 13, 2024 · 4 min read ...

Whatever happens, happens, but I am super excited to be back at Genoa.” (Douglas High senior Madison Frisby chips onto the 18th green at Red Hawk Golf Course during the Class 4A North girls regional ...

Despite losing its top wrestler, the Nevada girls wrestling program is looking to keep its momentum going after crowning a state champion last season. Mackenzie Arends claimed an individual state ...