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CHSAA rolls out the mats for groundbreaking state wrestling tournament for girls

Colorado jumps on board;
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DENVER — From take downs to rowdy crowds, Saturday’s state wrestling championships at Thornton High School were action-packed. But as heated as things get on the mats, the competitors at this tournament are a special community. “Really, we all just support each other,” says Loveland junior Audrey Bankes, who placed second in the 118-lb. weight class. “We have way more fun and are joking around with each other more than the boys do. It’s just a community of wrestlers, we all want each other to do well, honestly.” For this community, Saturday’s event was an important one. It was the first recognized state tournament for girls wrestling in Colorado. “The fan base is obviously very passionate,” says CHSAA assistant commissioner Ernie Derrera. “You can tell just tell by looking at the crowd. Rest of the story and details at https://kdvr.com/2019/02/09/chsaa-rolls-out-the-mats-for-groundbreaking-state-wrestling-tournament-for-girls/?mc_cid=538e43b178&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

February 12, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized