SHARON — Abby Falk looks forward to the end of her first formal wrestling season.
The reason is seemingly as old as the sport itself: maintaining weight.
More and more, Fort LeBoeuf’s 100-pounder has had to abstain from second helpings and snacking.
“I’m looking forward to eating again,” Falk said. “Right now, I’m pretty hungry.”
When it comes to food, though, Saturday provided her with ample initiative to remain disciplined.
That’s when the lightest Bison made history that will forever resonate throughout northwestern Pennsylvania.
Falk pinned General McLane freshman Ella Clark 2 minutes, 33 seconds into their 100 final of District 10’s inaugural girls wrestling tournament at Sharon. That meant she also became the district’s first gold medalist in a sport the PIAA sanctioned last summer.
“It’s such an honor just to be here as a first-year (wrestler),” Falk said. “I put in a lot of hard work, as everyone else did too. Guess that’s why I’m so excited.”
Falk, like the district’s other 12 tournament victors, automatically qualified for the state’s West Region tournament at Canon-McMillan High School in Canonsburg. That March 2 meet will help determine which female wrestlers from this side of the state advance to its intial state meet the following weekend at Hershey’s Giant Center.