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Springfield senior urges District 186 to add IESA wrestling for middle schools
Summary
A Springfield High senior told the District 186 board that adding Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) wrestling for fifth through eighth grades would give students earlier access to the sport, build leadership skills and reduce barriers to participation.
Cody Stevens, a graduating senior at Springfield High School, told the Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education on May 5, 2025, that the district should offer an Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) wrestling program for fifth through eighth graders so younger students can gain experience before high school.
Stevens, who said he discovered wrestling only in ninth grade, told the board: "Wrestling has…
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