Committee seeks data and result information for 2020-21 National Girls High School Rankings

Action from the 2020 California State Championships by Chris Mora for Tech-Fall.com.


With the 2020-21 academic year beginning in high schools across the nation, USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame are reaching out to girls high school wrestlers and their families for information concerning the 2020-21 National Girls High School Rankings.


The committee has compiled a watch list of athletes who are being considered for the national rankings. This list, which has been updated after last year’s seniors graduated, has approximately 2,000 athletes being tracked for achievements.

There is some key information needed as we head into the new season. The committee wants to be absolutely certain about correct spelling of each athlete, what high school they now attend and their year in school. With very few competitions since March 2020, knowing the projected weight class for the 2020-21 season is very important. Tracking any new achievements is also important.

The committee is especially interested in data on talented incoming freshmen for the 2020-21 year, who could have the ability and results to justify being in the rankings. Emails will be sent directly to some athletes/families who have been previously included on the watch list.


Since the high school season has changed substantially in many states, the schedule for this year’s rankings has not been set. However, the committee is working to publish a preseason ranking as early as possible, since the last ranking prior to the pandemic was in March 2020. Below is the requested information from athletes, coaches and/or families. Also below is the general evaluation process used by the committee. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS


USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame are reaching out to girls high school wrestlers and their families for information concerning the 2020-21 National Girls High School Rankings. Those who believe an athlete should be included in the watchlist for these rankings are asked to send the following information to girlsrankings@usawrestling.org

Full Name:
Year in school for 2020-21: Senior, Junior, Sophomore or Freshman
City/State athlete lives in:
High School athlete attends:
Projected weight class for 2020-21 season:
Achievements from March 2020-August 2020, if any.


Please send via email to girlsrankings@usawrestling.org


Athletes and families are encouraged to send in result information at any time which the committee could use in evaluating the athlete.

Rankings are based upon results by athletes based upon this priority order

1. International competition results

2. USA Wrestling National Championship results in both freestyle and folkstyle (U15, 16U, UWW Cadet, Junior, UWW Junior, Senior), including the National Duals

3. State high school championships results (both official and unofficial)

4. Other major national-level open tournament in the pre-season and post-season

5. Competition during the high school season,

6. USA Wrestling Regional competitions and USA Wrestling state tournaments

7. All other competitions for high school age girls

Evaluation will include specific available data on:

• Head-to-head matches

• Ranked wins (victories over a nationally ranked opponent)

• Most recent competitions

• Body of work

• Common opponents

Note: Head-to-head wins and ranked wins will carry more weight when achieved during major national events as well as state high school championships.