Questions remain for postseason, but teams thankful for competition during regular season
Wrestling
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Some high school wrestling programs in central Maine struggling with numbers
The pandemic has impacted the sport, which is in a bounce-back year after not being offered in 2020-21.
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With reprieve from vaccine mandate, Maine high school wrestlers hit the mat
Coaches and athletes are thankful to be able to compete this season after last year’s was canceled – even if they must wear masks.
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Wrestling: Success on the mat means reaching a whole different level of fitness
Few sports match wrestling’s demand for conditioning, which seeks a requires a blend of cardio and strength.
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High school wrestling preview: Despite hurdles, smaller numbers, coaches thankful to be back on the mat
Area teams return for meets and tournaments, but declining numbers still present an issue.
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Wrestling: At Westlake Tournament, teams get introduced to competing in masks
Masks not ‘ideal,’ but with weeks of practice behind them, wrestlers get used to wearing coverings during their matches.
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Amid criticism, officials reconsider vaccine mandate for Maine high school wrestlers
The Maine Principals’ Association informed schools last week that wrestlers must be vaccinated. Now the organization is reconsidering its stance, with the start of the season less than two weeks away.
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Football players, wrestlers celebrate MPA’s decision of approving all high school sports in Maine
Tackle football and wrestling had been deemed “high risk” by community guidelines, and couldn’t have competitions last season.
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Maine’s high school wrestling season officially canceled
The Maine Principals’ Association will allow wrestlers to continue conditioning workouts with coaches for the next two weeks, but there will be no competitions.
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Fate of high school wrestling season remains undetermined as MPA again delays decision
Maine Principals’ Association postpones meeting with community sports guidelines unchanged and wrestling still considered ‘high risk.’