The County Press

New wrestling weights approved by MHSAA Representative Council


North Branch’s Mason Knight works towards a pin during a meet in January. Photo by Helen McLeod

North Branch’s Mason Knight works towards a pin during a meet in January. Photo by Helen McLeod

EAST LANSING — The approval of new boys’ wrestling weight classes were among the most notable actions taken by the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association during its annual Spring Meeting, May 1-2 in Gaylord.

The Spring Meeting of the 19-member legislative body of the Association’s more than 1,500 member schools is generally the busiest of its sessions each year. The Council considered 33 committee proposals and dealt with a variety of eligibility rule, postseason tournament and operational issues.

The Council approved a switch from current boys’ wrestling weight classes to those determined by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS): 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215 and 285 pounds. The NFHS will begin use of those weights nationally in 2023-24, but MHSAA member schools will make the switch beginning with 2022-23. The Council also approved a change to one girls’ weight, from 255 pounds to 235, aligning all MHSAA girls weight classes with those determined by the NFHS. — K.R.