Champion Story: Old Mats, New Opportunities 

Beat the Streets Chicago continues to grow wrestling in the areas that need it most! Oak Park River Forest High School recently retired two of their old mats and donated them to BTSC, within 48 hours they were being delivered to their new homes; Harold Washington Elementary in Burnside and Wendell Green Elementary in Roseland, two schools that have been pushing for a wrestling program but did not have the resources to purchase a new mat. Both schools eager to start a CPS SCORE Wrestling team are now ready to go for the start of the season! 

This collaboration exemplifies the positive impact that a healthy Chicago wrestling ecosystem can offer— support and resource sharing fosters wrestling programs in schools, especially in areas where such opportunities are needed the most. Beat the Streets Chicago continues to be a driving force in creating opportunities and nurturing the growth of wrestling within the community.

Author: Patrick Martinez