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Two wrestlers get set on the mat to move on the officials' whistle at the 2018 State Tournament.

State Dual Meet Wrestling Champs Battle It Out To Win 2019 Crowns!!

Feb 10, 2019 09:55 AM

A full day of hard-nosed wrestling concluded with two new state Dual Meet champions and two successful Dual Meet title defenses. Damascus maintained their streak of titles with their 9th overall and 7th consecutive in winning the Class 2A crown while county-mate Springbrook brought home their 1st state title in Class 4A. Southern-Garrett also successfully defended their crown in Class 1A for their 3rd overall as Stephen Decatur prevailed over Linganore to win their 2nd title in Class 3A.

Here Are The 2018-19 NFHS Winter Sports Rule Changes!!

May 14, 2018 10:45 AM

The 2018-19 NFHS rule changes for winter sports have all arrived with the link to the just released Basketball rule changes to go along with the Wrestling and Swimming and Diving rule changes inside of this story. Further information regarding the rule changes for each winter sport may be accessed on the NFHS website by going under "Activities & Sports" and selecting the desired winter sport.

Two male wrestlers grapple while trying to execute a takedown on one another at the 2017 State Championships.

2018 State Wrestling Champions' Sweat Equity Pays Dividends!!

Mar 06, 2018 06:10 AM

The State Wrestling Tournament came to an impressive conclusion with 28 State Champs being awarded their medals on the top step of the podium, 7 of whom were repeat winners. Highlighting the field of defending champs was North Hagerstown's Aaron Brooks who joined the elite group of 4-time winners with his gold medal in the 182-lb. weight class. Select the links inside to view a summary of all of the State Champions and the complete State Tournament brackets for each of the two classifications.

A male Perryville wrestler and male South Carroll wrestler are in a "scramble" on the mat during the 2017 State Championships.

2018 Region Wrestling Tournament Results

Feb 25, 2018 08:00 AM

Eight region wrestling tournaments were completed across the state this weekend to determine the top four place winners in each weight class who have now qualified to compete for a state title at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro on Friday, 3/2 and Saturday, 3/3. Click on the links inside of this story to view the complete 2018 region tournament results.

A wrestler prepares to take down an opponent from a standing position at the 2017 State Duals Tournament.

2018 State Dual Meet Wrestling Champs Are The Cream Of The Crop!!

Feb 11, 2018 08:00 AM

Four separate State Dual Meet Wrestling Team Champions were crowned yesterday at North Point HS for the first time ever in the 24-year history of the State Duals. Damascus HS headlined the day by winning their 6th consecutive state crown and 8th overall in garnering the Class 2A title. Click on the links inside of this story for the complete State Dual Meet Championship results for each classification, thanks to our friends at County Sports Zone!

Group photo of the participants in the first Girls Wrestling Invitational.

The First Girls Wrestling Invitational Gets Rave Reviews!!

Feb 06, 2018 04:30 PM

Kudos to the members of the MPSSAA State Wrestling Committee for the vision and energy behind the first MPSSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Tournament which took place on Saturday, 2/3 at Northeast HS in Anne Arundel County! The goal of the invitational was to further increase the interest and participation of females in the sport of wrestling which is showing rapid growth around the country. Select the links inside to see the brackets and results.

NFHS Winter Sports Rule Changes For The 2017-18 Season Are Here!!

Jun 26, 2017 09:30 AM

The 2017-18 NFHS rule changes for winter sports have arrived with the link to the Basketball press release to go along with the previously published Swimming/Diving and Wrestling press releases inside of this story. Further information regarding the rule changes and points of emphasis for each winter sport may be accessed on the NFHS website by going under "Activities & Sports" and selecting the desired winter sport.

Ocean City Meetings Approve Changes To Basketball, Wrestling, Golf, & Lacrosse!!

May 01, 2017 01:25 PM

The Executive Council and Board of Control both voted and approved of proposed changes made by the State Tournament Committees for Basketball, Wrestling, Golf, and Lacrosse among the usual order of business in Ocean City on Thursday and Friday in conjunction with the MSADA State Athletic Directors' Conference. Select the links inside to view a summary of the changes to each of the fall and winter bulletins for the 2017-18 school year.

One wrestler executes a takedown on another wrestler in the 2016 State Tournament.

2017 State Wrestling Champions Grind Out Methodical Wins!!

Mar 05, 2017 07:45 AM

Winning is never easy as was the case with the State Wrestling Championships at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro this weekend. Team champs and individual champs had to grind out methodical wins over tough opponents throughout the weekend. Read more for details and to access links to view the brackets with complete tournament results for each of the two classifications for individual wrestlers and teams and a championship summary.

A wrestling official lies prone while assessing the possibility of a pin in a 2016 State 4AA/3A bout.

2017 Wrestling Region Tournament Results

Feb 26, 2017 02:00 PM

All eight region wrestling tournaments were completed yesterday and now the top four place winners in each weight class from each of the eight regions have qualified to compete for a state title at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro on Friday, 3/3 and Saturday, 3/4. Click on the links inside of this story to view the complete region tournament results for individuals and teams.