A team of Maine wrestlers traveled to Nebraska for three dual meets, a first in the event’s 40-year history.
Wrestling
Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year: Maddie Ripley, Oceanside
Ripley not only made state history, but she helped move the sport forward for girls in Maine.
Wrestling: Both state tournaments to be held at The Colisee in Lewiston
The 2025 Class A and B championships will be at the same location for the first time since 2011.
2023-24 wrestling wrap-up: Mt. Blue establishes itself as central Maine’s top team
Cougars top off strong season with Class A North title.
2023-24 central Maine winter sports season wrap-ups
Central Maine teams and athletes turn in memorable performances this winter.
Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
Wrestling: Noble makes history by winning the first girls team championship
Four of six wrestlers place first for Knights; Maddie Ripley wrestles in her final Maine tournament.
Wrestling: Massabesic wins first Class A state title since 2008
The Mustangs edge defending champion Noble by five points, despite having four fewer wrestlers than the Knights.
Class B wrestling: Maddie Ripley adds to historic wrestling career with another state title
Oceanside senior wins 113-pound title at Class B championships a year after becoming first girl to win in open tournament.
Number of girls wrestling in Maine grows at rapid rate as more programs hold tournaments
According to the Maine Principals’ Association, 97 female grapplers will participate in the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championships, nearly double the amount from last year.