The girl who beat the boys fires up the girls wrestling community

By THEO FRANZ, Star Tribune, 03/02/24, 6:00PM CST

Northfield's Caley Graber lost her semifinal, but not her support, after becoming the first girl to win a match — and then another — in the boys bracket at state.

Northfield's Caley Graber (top) lost twice and won again Saturday, finishing fifth in her class in the boys bracket at the state meet. (Angelina Katsanis, Star Tribune)

Graber ultimately finished fifth, with another victory in the consolation bracket.

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The girl who beat the boys fires up the girls wrestling community

Northfield's Caley Graber lost her semifinal, but not her support, after becoming the first girl to win a match — and then another — in the boys bracket at state.

Star Tribune Sports

@StribSports

Wrestling Hub Headlines

Hall of Fame reveals award-winners, new members

The Metro Wrestler of the Year: 50 wins. No losses. Will that do?

Five gripping memories from the state championships

One wrestler becomes a four-time champ, another is stopped at three

Heavyweight champion packs up title, heads to the Ivy League

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