Columbus East High School

In a monumental debut, the Columbus East Olympian girls wrestling team stepped onto the mat for the first time as a varsity team, marking a historic moment for both the school and Indiana high school sports. Competing in their inaugural season, the Olympians started with a pair of impressive victories, defeating Jeffersonville 48-36 and Jennings County 49-24. This achievement not only celebrates the athleticism and dedication of these pioneering athletes but also signifies the growth of girls wrestling in the state, following the recent Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) sanctioning of the sport. Here are the individual results for Columbus East girls wrestlers in their debut matches: - **100 lbs**: Tienica Dits (2-0) - **105 lbs**: Sydney Morrow (1-0) - **115 lbs**: Taylor Engelking (2-0) - **120 lbs**: Saige Plummer (2-0) - **135 lbs**: Madison Mount (2-0) - **145 lbs**: Eden Knight (1-0) - **190 lbs**: Maddie Shrader (3-0) - **190/235 lbs**: Monica McMahon (2-0) - **235 lbs**: Kaydence Spradlin (1-0) - **145/155 lbs**: Issabel Wakefield (2-1) The Olympians’ victories over two strong opponents set a promising tone for the season ahead, highlighting the commitment and skill of Columbus East’s newest sports team. With this historic season underway, the Olympian girls wrestling team has established themselves as a powerful force in Indiana girls wrestling and are sure to inspire future athletes in their community. The team is right back in action this Saturday, November 9th, as they head to New Palestine High School to participate in the New Palestine Invitational, with wrestling starting at 8:30 a.m. As they look to continue their strong season debut, the Olympians are ready to show the competition they’re a team to be reckoned with. Congratulations to the Olympians for an outstanding beginning to their journey!