Breaking Barriers: High School Girls Wrestling | Short Documentary | WVIA

Welcome to VIA Short Takes! In this episode, we follow the inspiring journey of the Western Wayne Girls Wrestling Team, now officially sanctioned by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). These young athletes are breaking barriers and reshaping the landscape of high school wrestling.
Highlights:
•Lexi DeSiato: A senior who wrestled boys until last year, proving that girls belong on the mat.
•Mark Byers (COO of PIAA): Reflects on the significance of adding girls' wrestling as an official sport.
•Coach Josh Harrison: Balances coaching both boys and girls, witnessing the team's dedication and growth.
•Sarah Shook: A senior who inspires younger girls and dreams of a future with more female wrestlers.
The team's first year has been phenomenal, making a significant impact and setting the stage for future generations. This is more than just wrestling; it's about making history and building a legacy.
Join us as we celebrate the resilience, strength, and spirit of the Western Wayne Girls Wrestling Team.
#Wrestling #GirlsWrestling #HighSchoolSports #Trailblazers #Documentary #VIAShortTakes
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[@777Skeptic]

Wrestling is a great sport that teaches you way more than how to wrestle. It's the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life, which makes everything else I've tried feel easy.
Glad to see it available to girls now so they can experience it too.

[@WVIATVFM]

Thanks for the comment! It was so cool to hear how proud the coaches and wrestlers were of their craft and commitment to the team and sport. The future is bright!

[@Him12742]

Excellent job girls! Awesome job coaches!

[@WVIATVFM]

We love the team mentality and how much heart the girls showed! What was your favorite part?

[@naturalgetaway7513]

These shorts are insanely well done.

[@GoDawgz90]

Awesome, as a dad of two girls this is awesome. I was smiling the whole time watching this. Good job ladies. Proud of you all.

[@WVIATVFM]

Thanks for watching and sharing your story as well!

[@KateSickora]

Powerful

[@Veggiebagel74]

Western Wayne pride 🐱❤

[@TimNovotney]

Truly captivating.

[@WVIATVFM]

100% Thanks for watching :)

[@TheDeadbirdy]

Awesome

[@WVIATVFM]

Thanks for watching - we started season 3 of Short Takes with a bang and there are so many more amazing episodes to come.

[@johndecker7881]

How do you get tattoos if you are a teenage girl ? Wa to go parents . SAD .