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Resident urges Waxahachie ISD to add high‑school wrestling program

Waxahachie Independent School District Board of Trustees · December 16, 2025
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Summary

Pat Moriarty told trustees that wrestling offers affordable, inclusive athletic opportunities and classroom‑behavior benefits, estimating mats cost $10,000–$15,000 and noting girls’ wrestling programs exist; he asked the district to follow neighboring schools that already offer wrestling.

Pat Moriarty, speaking during the board’s public comment period, urged the Waxahachie Independent School District to establish a wrestling program, saying the sport is affordable and can reach students who might not fit traditional team sports. "That sport is wrestling that we…

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