Bushnell University announced Feb. 16 that it is adding varsity programs in men’s and women’s wrestling in the fall of 2027.
Bushnell athletics officials cited the recent rise in popularity in youth wrestling as a contributing factor in the decision to add both men’s and women’s programs at Bushnell.
High school wrestling participation nationally is at its highest in over 50 years with nearly 375,000 boys and girls competing. Additionally, Bushnell will be the seventh…