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.
