Takedown Report

As CHSAA eyes sanctioning girls wrestling, the sport continues to grow at the local and national level

TDR Editor’s Notes ;  Another story about the growth of wrestling opportunities.
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Olivia Ioppolo’s love for wrestling is rooted in her backyard, where as a young girl she and her older brother, along with his friends, wrestled on a trampoline. Her brother was two classes ahead of her, and though she was often physically overmatched, she hung tough with the boys, withstanding the bumps and bruises to find her niche.  “I’ve always loved fighting and grappling around, and one day my brother’s wrestling coach told me I should try wrestling,” said Ioppolo, a senior at Silver Creek in Longmont.  “Once I got out there, just like in the backyard, the feeling of being on the mat and pinning someone is so primal. I like beating up the boys, and I like getting my hand raised. That feeling is just amazing.”  Ioppolo was one of the best female wrestlers in Colorado this season, posting a 16-17 record as the Raptors’ varsity 106-pounder.  Rest of the story at http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/15/chsaa-sanctioning-girls-wrestling/?mc_cid=a2c15feb49&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

March 8, 2017 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized