The Mound Westonka girls wrestling team is off and wrestling, tripling the numbers from the previous two years from one to three members. “Although we were hoping for more numbers by this point, we are slowly gaining momentum and I really think it will take off like it has in other programs,” said head coach Todd Munsterteiger. Girls wrestling is the fastest growing sport in Minnesota, and some high schools have 50 plus participants. “Right now we are sharing the responsibilities as a coaching staff, which makes it tricky when we have multiple events going on in the same day," added Munsterteiger. "Hopefully we’ll have enough numbers soon to make it a stand-alone program."

The girls are led by junior Delaney Parker, who was a state entrant last season, the first-ever for the White Hawks. “Having an athlete like Delaney leading the charge really helps," said assistant coach Eric Hensel. "She was able to pick things up quickly and compete at a high level." 

Parker is joined by ninth grader Lilyanne Ray, who has already placed second at two girls tourneys, and seventh grader Evie Wechter, who also has a runner-up finish to her credit. “It’s great having a split in ages, hopefully enough other girls see this and we can fill in the gaps,” added Hensel.

The White Hawks will compete in the Hopkins Athena Girls Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 14, which is one of the premiere girls events in the state. “I’m excited to see how the girls respond to wrestling in an event like this," said assistant coach Eric Rodelius. "It will be great for their development." Wrestling will commence at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hopkins Lindbergh Center.