How 2 Arizona girls are breaking barriers on the wrestling mat
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These teens are etching their names into Arizona wrestling history by not only dominating the girls division, but the boys division too.
Two Arizona girls are breaking barriers in high school wrestling, and the governing body of high school sports is making an exception so they can compete against boys to enhance their competition.
Audrey Jimenez of Tucson's Sunnyside High School recently etched her name in the state’s history to be the first girl to win an Arizona state title for wrestling in the boys division.
Everest Leydecker from Desert Vista High School in Phoenix is the other female wrestler who has been allowed to compete against boys.
Trying to pin Leydecker down is an "Everest" of a challenge in itself. It’s not uncommon for her to be on a national stage and for her to shut out her opponent.
Scripps News Phoenix
