Girls wrestling is facing growing pains. In its first few years as a sanctioned sport, girls postseason tournaments have been set up differently from boys. In boys wrestling, where each section tournament includes a single section and sends two wrestlers to state from each weight class,

The second annual Rhode Island girls wrestling state championships saw significant growth, with 50 participants across 12 weight classes, compared to 31 wrestlers in fewer weight classes the previous year. Scituate High School won the team title with 105 points, led by individual champions Jolene Cole, Chloe Ross, and Abigail Otte.

There were an ample amount of high school state wrestling championships happening across the four state area this weekend. Coming out on top with a state title in the 155 pound weight class was Girard’s Kaylen McAtee.