Team History:
Our wrestling program was established here in Harlem in 2015. We have a youth team (3rd - 7th grade) and a high school team (8th - 12th grade). We welcome all girls who live in the Appling / Harlem area to join the team.
For insurance:
Wrestlers in 3rd - 7th grade will need an USAWrestling Card, Team Waiver, & fees paid.
Wrestlers in 6th - 8th grade will need an USAWrestling Card, Team Waiver, physical, & fees paid. 8th graders practice with the varsity teams.
USAWrestling Link for card: https://www.usawmembership.com/login
Wrestling Fees: I will never turn a child away. Please let me know if the player fee is a problem.
High School - $100.00 (8th grade must have an USA Card. This fee does not include your USAWrestling Card
Upcoming Team Events:
Team Donation Link: All money collected goes directly to the team
Wrestling Fees & Dues Link: Use the link to pay youth & middle school fees
https://ccboe.revtrak.net/high-schools/harlem-high-school/hhs-athletics/hhs-wrestling-club/#/f/hhs-wrestling-dues-1
Wrestling Sponsorships Link: Use the link to sponsor team meals or snacks, banner sales, and tournaments
Coaches:
Girls Head Coach -Aaron Epstein Email: aaron.epstein@ccboe.net
2x State Placer, State finalist, 2nd and 3rd place (Florida)
Freestyle and Greco Roman State Champ (Florida)
2x Team Florida Member in Fargo
Wrestled for Upper Iowa University (IA) and Oneonta State (NY) in college
2023 Women's GHSA Assistant Wrestling Coach of the Year (Georgia)
Undergrad Degree: Political Science (American Military University)
World History Teacher- Harlem HS
Hobbies: Coaching, Golfing and hanging with my family
Fun Fact: "Once you have poured your blood sweat and tears into becoming a wrestler, it becomes part of your DNA. Then, wrestling season never ends"
Assistant Coach - Amber Lowe
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High School Ladies Team (8th - 12th grade): 248K-AJPC
Team Area Traditional Champions:
2025
Team Duals Champions:
Coming soon...
Academic All-Americans:
2026 - María Fuentes-McVey
2026 - Georgia Walden
2026 - Bella Bridges
2025 - Bella Bridges
2025 - Maria Fuentes-McVey
2025 - Makayla Grimes
2025 - Madeleine Monnahan
2025 - Autumn LaFrance
State Placers:
2018 - Ayah Schneider 3rd Place 220
2017 - Ayah Schneider 5th Place 220
Area Champions:
2025 - Autumn LaFrance 120
2025 - Kaylee Newman 170
Top 5 Career Wins List for High School Program
Olivia Noemi Arroyo 61 – 19
Autumn LaFrance 51 – 47
Kaylee Newman 48 – 36
Sophia Bridges 43 – 42
Maria Fuentes-McVey 38 – 51
Most Pins in a Career
Olivia Noemi Arroyo 46
Autumn LaFrance 42
Kaylee Newman 41
Maria Fuentes-McVey 35
Century Club:
Coming soon...
Lady Matdawgs Wrestling at the Next Level:
Coming soon...