Frankly, I don’t blame the kid: After a standout season in which he went 35-4, Joel Northrup had every reason to dream of winning an Iowa wrestling championship this year, but he gave it all up before his first state tournament match Thursday. Northrup, a home-schooled sophomore who competes for Linn-Mar High School, said his [...]
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Iowa Wrestler Refuses To Face A Girl
Posted in High School Sports, tagged Cassy Herkelman, Joel Northrup on February 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Pregnant High School Volleyball Player Sues Her School For Not Letting Her Play
Posted in High School Sports, tagged Mackenzie McCollum, Title IX on December 9, 2009 | 3 Comments »
This is stupid. She’s PREGNANT for chrissakes! Her school’s decision isn’t based on any kind of sexism, they’re just looking out for her and her baby’s health. I’ve seen a few volleyball games in my life–physical contact and diving are a HUGE part of the game. There’s no way she could be the same kind [...]
