Oklahoma high school girls wrestling 2023-24 preview: Storylines, wrestlers & teams to watch
The 2023-24 girls wrestling season has begun in Oklahoma.
This season will feature the state’s fourth officially sanctioned high school girls wrestling state tournament, although an exhibition state tournament was held in 2020.
Here are some Oklahoma City-area storylines and 10 wrestlers to watch.
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Top OKC-area storylines for 2023-24 girls wrestling season
Girls wrestling now has two classifications. Before this season, girls wrestling had just one classification. Now, it is split into Classes 6A and 5A. Last season included a close finish in the team standings at the state tournament, and Tulsa Union won the title.
Edmond North among teams to watch. The Huskies nearly won the championship last year, finishing in a tie with Bixby for second place with 63 points. Tulsa Union won with 63½. Edmond North has arguably the best wrestler in the state in junior Bella Williams, who will try to earn her third championship. The Huskies are ranked second in Class 6A and behind Bixby.
McLoud a team to watch in Class 5A. McLoud is the top-ranked team in Class 5A, followed by Jay, Harrah, Cache and Little Axe. McLoud has just one championship in school history — a fastpitch softball title in 2002.
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10 OKC-area girls wrestlers to watch during 2023-24 season
Kaylee Davis, Sr., El Reno: She went undefeated last season as she finished 20-0 and won the 145-pound title.
Lynn Horn, Jr., Blanchard: She was the 125-pound runner-up as a sophomore. Horn had an impressive year, finishing 27-2.
Sorrell Hurd, Jr., Del City: She won the 235-pound championship as a sophomore and posted a 32-3 record.
Shelby Kemp, Sr., Moore: She claimed the 135-pound championship last season. Kemp had a dominant year, going 34-4.
Ryleigh Lefkowitz, So., Putnam City: As a freshman, Lefkowitz became the first female wrestler from the Putnam City school district to win a championship. She claimed the 140-pound crown.
Hannah Lopez, So., Moore: She’s coming off a stellar freshman season. Lopez won the 105-pound championship and finished 35-1.
Coty Sessions, Jr., Norman North: She placed second in the 110-pound division at the state tournament last season and finished with a 23-3 record.
Addie Morse, So., Harrah: She was the runner-up last season at 100 pounds and went 24-2. Morse has started strong this year and is 9-1.
Stacey Nash, Sr., McLoud: The runner-up at 190 pounds last season, Nash finished with a 30-3 record.
Bella Williams, Jr., Edmond North: She’s a two-time champion. Williams went 25-0 as a freshman and 39-0 last season.
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