By Caroline Doyle – Staff Reporter

The first ever all-girls high school wrestling tournament was held in Connecticut at Foran High School on January 29. More than 45 high schools participated from around the state and over 130 girls competed. Advocate Staff Reporter Caroline Doyle interviewed Law junior Marissa Wargo, who was one of four Law girls who competed in the tournament.

Caroline Doyle: What were you expecting going into the tournament? 

MW: Going into the tournament I was expecting there weren’t going to be as many girls as there were.

CD: How did it differ from past competitions?

MW: It differed from past competitions because this one was the first annual all girls tournament.

CD: How do you feel that this event has changed girls wrestling in Connecticut? 

MW: I feel that the event has changed girls wrestling in Connecticut because now more girls will hopefully have the courage to join the sport of wrestling.

CD: What was your favorite part of the tournament? 

MW: My favorite part of the tournament was seeing all my friends compete and making new friends.

CD: How has the new addition of an all girls wrestling tournament changed your outlook on the sport, and your motivation?

MW: The new addition of an all-girls wrestling tournament changed my outlook on the sport and my motivation because now I know how popular girls wrestling has gotten in a small state such as Connecticut. This also motivates me to work harder to become better as a wrestler.