The future of the Southern Regional girls wrestling program is bright, and Leila Gearl is proof.
“I’m really excited to help lead the program next year,” the Rams freshman said shortly after placing fourth in the 132-pound weight class during the NJSIAA State Championships inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on March 2. “I’ll have the opportunity to show the new girls how to improve themselves and build the program. I’m going to get better, and everybody else is going to get better.”
Gearl finished 23-6 on the season after she dropped an 8-7 decision in the third-place clash with Absegami’s Lamiah…
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