High school wrestling numbers for the 2024-25 season reached an all-time high, with girls’ participation surging by 15% to over 74,000 athletes and boys’ participation also setting a new record, exceeding 300,000 participants for the first time. Overall participation in high school sports, including wrestling, set a new record in 2024-25, with 8,260,891 participants nationwide, according to the USA Wrestling and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Overall Participation
High school wrestling is experiencing significant growth for both boys and girls.
The 2024-25 season saw record-breaking participation in the sport.
Girls’ Participation
Girls’ high school wrestling numbers increased by 15% for the 2024-25 season.
For the first time, the number of girls participating in high school wrestling surpassed 74,000.
Boys’ Participation
Boys’ participation also set a new record, adding over 8,340 athletes.
For the first time, the total number of boys in high school wrestling exceeded 300,000.
High school wrestling numbers for the 2024-25 season reached an all-time high, with girls’ participation surging by 15% to over 74,000 athletes and boys’ participation also setting a new record, exceeding 300,000 participants for the first time. Overall participation in high school sports, including wrestling, set a new record in 2024-25, with 8,260,891 participants nationwide, according to the USA Wrestling and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Overall Participation
High school wrestling is experiencing significant growth for both boys and girls.
The 2024-25 season saw record-breaking participation in the sport.
Girls’ Participation
Girls’ high school wrestling numbers increased by 15% for the 2024-25 season.
For the first time, the number of girls participating in high school wrestling surpassed 74,000.
Boys’ Participation
Boys’ participation also set a new record, adding over 8,340 athletes.
For the first time, the total number of boys in high school wrestling exceeded 300,000.
