HISTORY MADE: The First-Ever PIAA Girls High School State Wrestling Finals! (Full Video)
- J Q
- Mar 5
- 4 min read
Ladies and gentlemen, history was made in Pennsylvania as the first-ever PIAA Girls High School State Wrestling Finals took center stage! This was not just another wrestling tournament—it was a defining moment, a long-overdue acknowledgment of the grit, dedication, and unstoppable force that is girls’ wrestling.
Let’s break down some of the epic matches that had the crowd roaring and these incredible athletes cementing their names in history.
VALERIE SOLORIO CROWNS HERSELF AS THE FIRST-EVER STATE CHAMPION!
💥 Match: Valerie Solorio vs. Grace N 💥 Weight Class: 100 lbs
Right from the first whistle, Grace N. came out with fire, attacking with heavy collar ties and aggressive hand-fighting. She had that freestyle experience and was looking to dictate the match early. But Valerie? She had a game plan.
Known for her lightning-fast slide-by takedown, Val hit it clean and secured the first takedown of the finals. From there, she was relentless on top, using a tight bar arm to stack up near fall points. Grace wasn’t going down easy, rolling out and defending with everything she had—but Val was on a mission.
By the second period, the scoreboard read 13-3 and Val was in control. And then—BAM! She flipped Grace straight to her back and sealed the deal with a PIN! The referee’s hand hit the mat, and just like that… history was written.
🏆 VALERIE SOLORIO: THE FIRST-EVER PIAA GIRLS STATE CHAMPION!The smile on her face, the emotion, the realization that she just became the first girl to ever hold this title—that’s what dreams are made of.
JULIA HORGER DOMINATES AT 106 LBS!
💥 Match: Julia Horger vs. Madeline Andine💥 Weight Class: 106 lbs
Coming in undefeated, Julia Horger had been crushing the competition all tournament long. And she wasn’t about to stop now.
Right away, Julia exploded into a takedown, using her quickness and aggression to control the pace. Madeline, a tough competitor, tried to slow her down, but Julia was a machine.
Reversal? Julia was ready.
Scrambles? Julia kept position.
Mat returns? Textbook.
As the clock wound down, the scoreboard read 9-3 in favor of Horger, making her the FIRST 106-lb PIAA Girls State Champion!
🏆 JULIA HORGER: PERFECTION COMPLETED.
SAVANNAH WIT WINS A WILD ONE AT 118 LBS!
💥 Match: Savannah Wit vs. Annam Mich💥 Weight Class: 118 lbs
This match was a BARNBURNER!
Savannah Wit wasted no time, hitting a beautiful blast double-leg takedown straight out of the gate. But Annam was game—she reversed the position, fought back, and closed the gap.
Midway through the second period, Annam found an opening and hit a textbook inside trip, bringing Savannah to the mat. But Savannah wasn’t about to give up a lead that easily—she countered with a slick slide-by, got two points, and took full control of the match.
By the final period, Savannah had a comfortable lead and locked in one final takedown to secure the title.
🏆 FINAL SCORE: 13-7, SAVANNAH WIT—118 LB STATE CHAMPION!
JOURNEY RODRIGUEZ BATTLES TO GLORY AT 112 LBS!
💥 Match: Journey Rodriguez vs. Lane F.💥 Weight Class: 112 lbs
This was one of the toughest matches of the night.
Journey came out attacking, securing a deep double-leg takedown right out of the gate. But Lane wasn't going down easy—she used slick defense to keep the match close.
The score was 6-2 going into the third, and Lane chose neutral, looking for a way to get a takedown. She fired off a shot—but Journey was ready. With amazing defense, she shut it down, circled behind, and took control.
As the clock ran out, Journey stood tall with a 7-3 victory and a STATE TITLE!
🏆 JOURNEY RODRIGUEZ—YOUR 112-LB CHAMPION!
VIOLET LASER SECURES GOLD AT 142 LBS WITH A DOMINANT PIN!
💥 Match: Violet Laser vs. Sienna Landrum💥 Weight Class: 142 lbs
Violet Laser came into the finals as one of the most dominant wrestlers in the tournament, and she proved why.
Sienna Landrum put up a fight early, riding tough on top and trying to slow the pace. But Violet was patient, calculated, and explosive.
She fought out of danger.
She secured her positioning.
She ran an arm bar with textbook precision.
And when the moment came, she locked in the pin and claimed the STATE TITLE!
🏆 VIOLET LASER—A CHAMPION FOREVER.
ALYSSA FAVRA TAKES THE HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN AT 190 LBS!
💥 Match: Alyssa Favra vs. Natalie Rush💥 Weight Class: 190 lbs
For the heavyweight title, power met precision.
Alyssa Favra came ready for war, securing an early takedown and going straight to work. She used a crushing half-nelson to put Natalie Rush in trouble right away.
As the second period started, Favra smelled blood—she locked up a brutal half, ran it hard, and secured the PIN and the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
🏆 ALYSSA FAVRA—2024 PIAA STATE CHAMPION!
HISTORY WAS MADE. THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT.
These girls didn’t just win titles.
They made history.They set the foundation for the future of girls' wrestling in Pennsylvania.They showed heart, fight, and championship-caliber determination.
For some, this was the first of many titles.For others, it was the crowning moment of their careers.
But for every single competitor, this night will be remembered forever.
🏆 THE FIRST-EVER PIAA GIRLS STATE WRESTLING FINALS?AN UNFORGETTABLE SUCCESS.
🔥💪👑💥 THE FUTURE OF GIRLS' WRESTLING IS HERE.
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