Poquoson board authorizes girls wrestling as official VHSL sport for 2025–26
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The Poquoson City Public Schools board voted unanimously Nov. 18 to authorize girls wrestling as an official sport for the 2025–26 school year, allowing an immediate launch after community partners pledged seed funding and the Virginia High School League recognized girls wrestling this year.
The Poquoson City Public Schools Board voted unanimously Nov. 18 to authorize girls wrestling as an official interscholastic sport beginning in the 2025–26 school year.
Board members said the Virginia High School League has recognized girls wrestling this year, and community partners offered immediate financial support so the program could begin this season without waiting for a FY27 budget cycle. Mr. Roberts, who delivered the operational update, said some singlets already had been purchased "in anticipation of our female athletes participating," and that the school would now move quickly to launch the program.
Supporters at the meeting praised the decision. One board member said, "I think it's great personally... I think it's great to have a separate program," and another commended the Pocosin Wrestling Association for offering funding so the district would not have to wait a full budget cycle.
The board vote was recorded as unanimous, 7–0. Members who participated in the roll call were Doctor Bartlett, Mr. Dowd, Vice Chair DuBose, Miss Jones, Mr. Maxwell, Miss Oresborn and Chair Burbage.
Next steps discussed included recruiting a coach and communicating tryout and interest‑meeting details to students and families so the team can organize for the winter sports season.