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2025 LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Makes History in Shreveport-Bossier with Inaugural Girls’ Division
Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana – The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier, in partnership with the Brookshire Grocery Arena and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), are proud to announce the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament, taking place on February 14-15, 2025. This year marks the first-ever LHSAA Girls’ Division I Tournament.
“Shreveport-Bossier is proud to host the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament,” said Sara Nelms, Director of Sports for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier. “We are excited to welcome this event back for another year at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, and we are especially honored to host the inaugural girls’ division.”
The LHSAA oversees high school wrestling competitions across the state, culminating in the annual State Wrestling Tournament. There will be around 1200 student athletes participating and 250 coaches in Shreveport-Bossier for the State Wrestling Tournament. The addition of the Girls’ Division I not only highlights the growing recognition of female athletes in the sport, but also increases visitor traffic, generating a significant economic impact for our community. Attendees will be exploring Shreveport-Bossier’s local restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment attractions during their stay.
“The LHSAA is thrilled to be back in Shreveport-Bossier for another State Wrestling Tournament,” said Adam D. MacDowell, Assistant Executive Director of the LHSAA. ““This year is particularly special as we host the inaugural state girls’ division, marking a historic moment for wrestling in Louisiana. We have an incredible group of student-athletes ready to compete at the highest level, and we encourage everyone to come out, show their support, and be part of the action.”
The Shreveport-Bossier community is preparing to welcome athletes, coaches, and fans, to ensure they have a memorable experience in Shreveport-Bossier.
The 2025 LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament schedule can be found here.
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The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering fair competition, sportsmanship, and excellence among high school athletes. By organizing statewide Tournaments, the LHSAA helps student-athletes achieve their highest potential while promoting community engagement. For more information, visit www.lhsaa.org.
