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Amanda Rink, Editor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

In Iowa high school wrestling is a proud tradition, and a new chapter is being written by the girls\u2019 wrestling teams throughout the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (CGD) school district. The high school team is led by former wrestler Coach Emma Gomez, this shared team between CGD and Webster City is more than a group of athletes; it is an inspiration for young and seasoned women across our community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coaching with a Bigger Purpose
\n<\/b>For Coach Gomez, wrestling is more than a sport, it is a lifelong passion. She works as an ophthalmic technician by day, but her evenings and weekends are dedicated to shaping a new generation of wrestlers. \u201cTo me, wrestling is more than just a sport,\u201d Gomez explains. \u201cIt teaches great life skills. It teaches athletes about resilience, dedication, and so much more.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

From intense practices to traveling for tournaments, Gomez is fully invested in the girls\u2019 success. \u201cI put in a lot of hours, to say the least,\u201d she shared with The Wright County Monitor. Her goal isn\u2019t just to build strong athletes but to instill a mental toughness that will serve the young women she coaches beyond the mat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Power of Collaboration
\n<\/b>The partnership between Webster City and CGD predates Gomez\u2019s tenure as coach, but she immediately recognized the value of the shared team. By combining resources and athletes, the two schools have created a powerful and competitive team. \u201cIt is amazing to have them combined,\u201d she says. \u201cIt gives all the girls an opportunity to push each other, especially those in the same weight class.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite any logistical challenges of coordinating athletes from two different counties, the team has combined seamlessly. \u201cIt is almost as if there was a piece of the puzzle missing until they got united,\u201d Gomez said. She considers the team\u2019s friendship and dedication to the sport for their strong team bond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One athlete, CGD Freshman Marlee Thompson, shows this dedication, enduring long drives to and from practice in Webster City. Gomez is grateful for such dedication, acknowledging that \u201cthe amount of time we spend in a car driving back and forth is not easy!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A Typical Day on the Mat\u2028<\/b>
\n<\/span>Wrestling demands both physical and mental toughness, and the Webster City-CGD girls are rising to the challenge. Practices focus on learning techniques, improving conditioning and mental resilience, \u201cI definitely push them hard when it comes to conditioning,\u201d Gomez explained. \u201cWe\u2019re not only striving to be strong physically but mentally too.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The team\u2019s hard work is paying off, even as a young squad competing against seasoned opponents. Gomez shared, \u201cAlthough we are a young team, we\u2019ve been competing well with upperclassmen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rise of Girls\u2019 Wrestling in Iowa
\n<\/b>In recent years, girls\u2019 wrestling has experienced explosive growth in Iowa, and Gomez had a front-row seat to this evolution. \u201cI wrestled before it was \u2018cool\u2019 for girls to wrestle,\u201d she reflects. \u201cWhen I wrestled, it was not just to compete but for a purpose. That purpose has been achieved with the sport growing like it has.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The addition of girls\u2019 wrestling teams in high schools is a game-changer, offering opportunities for young women to pursue a sport that once felt out of reach. It also challenges traditional gender norms, showing that girls can excel in physical and demanding sports, just like boys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marlee Thompson is the single CGD representative on the Girls\u2019 High School Wrestling team. Currently, Thompson holds a 19-8 record with 15 pins and 2 techs. (Photo: IA Wrestling\/BK Photography Creation)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Local Wrestler\u2019s Experience
\n<\/b>Marlee Thompson, CGD\u2019s only female representative on the shared high school team, is no stranger to excelling in physical activity. Coming from a farming family with two brothers, she is used to standing up for herself. And although Thompson appears dainty, she is a strong opponent on the mat, with a 19-8 record with 15 pins and 2 techs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of this, she also holds the title of \u201cfirst pin\u201d\u00a0 in program history against HD-CAL\u2019s Marlee Maas. Thompson also attends Clarion\u2019s Team Valley, coached by Carl Valley, when her schedule allows it. Her wins are a clear byproduct of the work she puts in, Thompson clocks at least 12 hours a week of practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Marlee started wrestling in 5th grade, and in 6th grade, her Dad, Brandon Thompson, felt she was ready for tournaments. \u201cI quickly fell in love with the sport,\u201d she shared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very proud of her hard work and dedication to the sport,\u201d Marlee\u2019s Mom, Nora, shared. \u2028<\/span><\/p>\n

When we asked Marlee how she felt about being an inspiration to younger girls looking to wrestle, she answered frankly, \u201cI wish everyone would realize how happy it makes me to inspire younger girls. I hope I will always be an inspiration so we can grow this program further.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspiring the Next Generation<\/b>
\n<\/span>The impact of the Webster City-CGD girls\u2019 wrestling teams goes beyond wins and losses. They\u2019re role models for younger girls who may never have considered wrestling before. \u201cI think younger girls are looking up to all of them for sure,\u201d Gomez says. \u201cIt\u2019s eye-opening to (younger girls) that girls can do physical sports just like the boys.\u201d
\n<\/span>Reagan Hill, a 10-year-old CGD Fourth Grader, is in the CGD youth wrestling program, \u201cI feel proud of myself when I push through. Yes, I feel strong but smart about my decisions of what moves I choose in a match.\u201d\u00a0 She shared that while her Dad, Kelly Hill, first inspired her to begin wrestling, Marlee Thompson, who happens to be her older cousin, inspires her to keep going when things get hard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt makes me want to be just like her when I grow up and keep wrestling,\u201d she shared with The Wright County Monitor. Reagan\u2019s Mom, Paige, shared that Reagan practices mostly with boys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reagan Hill, CGD 4th Grader, shared that seeing her older cousin, Marlee Thompson, wrestle inspires her to keep going. (Photo: Paige Hill)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud of her when she gets back on the mat after a tough loss, and the fight and grit she has during matches,\u201d said Paige.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the interest in wrestling grows among young women, it is fair to say that the CGD girl\u2019s wrestling team will be growing in the coming years. The CGD girls\u2019 middle school wrestling team has a roster of six. One of those on the team is Chantel Nosbush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Chantel, 13,\u00a0 is in the 8th grade at the CGD Middle School. \u201cI wanted to try out for wrestling because I thought it looked fun and challenging.\u201d With her brother\u2019s encouragement, Nosbush joined the team to \u201cprove to myself that I can handle tough things.\u201d It is fair to say she has proved this with impressive stats of\u00a0 7-2 with 7 pins and 2 falls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She realizes that her moves mean just as much on the mat as off, \u201cStrength isn\u2019t just about being big or physical; it\u2019s also about being smart, determined, and willing to work hard. Wrestling shows that girls can be just as tough and skilled as boys. I do feel like I\u2019m helping fight those stereotypes by wrestling because every time I step on the mat, I\u2019m proving that girls can do this too and do it well,\u201d Nosbush shared.<\/span><\/p>\n

The skills Nosbush is honing run deep through her family. With two uncles wrestling and a brother, she has a few cheerleaders. But none more so than her parents, Jesse and Linzey Nosbush. \u201cI\u2019ll always be her biggest cheerleader, no matter what she does, but knowing she\u2019s chosen something that means so much to our family makes it even more special. I\u2019m beyond excited to support her every step of the way, just like I did with my<\/span><\/p>\n

brothers,\u201d Linzey shared with The Wright County Monitor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This pride isn\u2019t limited to athletes or their parents. The success of the young woman taking part in the sport of wrestling is a point of pride for the broader school community. CGD Superintendent Joseph Nelson shared: <\/span>
\n<\/span> \u201cGiven Clarion\u2019s long-standing role as the cradle of Iowa High School Wrestling, growing our Girls program truly feels like the next natural step. Our current numbers aren\u2019t where they\u2019ll be in a few years but I\u2019ve certainly been impressed by the commitment and dedication of our CGD MS and HS Girls. Hosting our own CGD Cowgirl Wrestling Team is our ultimate long-term goal. Given the tremendous support we have for wrestling in our school district, I truly believe this goal will be achieved much sooner rather than later.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Coach Gomez hopes the team\u2019s journey continues to inspire: \u201cI want younger girls to know that whatever they believe in, they can achieve it as long as they work hard,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The CGD Girls\u2019 Middle School Wrestling team has a roster of 6. Coached by Caleb Vogel, the team is making big moves on and off the mat. (Photo: Joni Worden)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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