Kansas Wrestling Forums General Discussion High School Girls State

I rarely post anymore, but I wanted to make a public comment about this topic.

First off, thanks to McPherson for hosting the girls tournament. They did a great job.

For me, the fact that at least 45 coaches drove 3-5 hours to a tournament for just one or two girl wrestlers so that they could compete: that is a testament to coaches across Kansas who wanted to see our sport evolve.

Please encourage your ADs to consider adding girls wrestling. There will always be "What ifs" in any sport: What about money? What about numbers? What about facilities?

What is the real question, posed by Coach Kretzer and my interpretation: Should the girls be allowed their own division? This is a moral and ethical vote. What is best for student athletes as a whole? Remember, just 30 years ago, African-American athletes were discouraged from competing as well.

Peter Sierant
Turner HS