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Parents and students press Plainview ISD to start UIL wrestling program; superintendent outlines phased plan
Summary
Multiple community members—parents, coaches and students—urged the Plainview ISD board on April 24 to approve a high-school wrestling program sooner. The superintendent described steps the district plans to take, modeled on the district's soccer rollout, and scheduled an open meeting for interested parents.
Community members urged the Plainview ISD Board of Trustees on April 24 to accelerate plans to start a UIL-sanctioned wrestling program, saying local athletes already compete successfully in club tournaments and that community fundraising and coaching support are available.
A group of parents, boosters and student wrestlers addressed the board during citizen comments, pressing for a timeline to move from club competition to an official UIL program. Booster president Mona Veda said parents have fundraised and recruited donors and questioned why the program had not been advertised or advanced earlier. Several speakers described competitive results—students placing in state and regional tournaments—arguing Plainview has athletes ready to compete.
Superintendent Dr. Sanchez responded…
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