Sunday, March 16, 2025
AZLE — Azle High School girls wrestling coach Jason Conger spoke about the success and stories of his team’s season during a Feb. 24 board of trustees meeting. Conger thanked the community, Azle ISD, its staff and administrators for all the support the girls’ team received this season and presented the achievements of this season’s students.
“Now these young ladies in front of you, they're a special group,” Conger said. “They're dedicated, gritty and determined. They work purposefully every day to be the best version of themselves. The sport of wrestling is unforgiving and it's incredibly difficult on a daily basis. There's nowhere else in the high school that they lock you in a packed room and allow you to go hand-to-hand and come out the other side every single day. These young ladies are products of that grittiness and toughness every single day. These young ladies continue to persevere no matter what is thrown their way.”
After sending a team of three regional champions to the state competition, the girls’ team ultimately walked away with a third-place trophy. Conger noted this was the second consecutive trophy brough home by this group of girls. He mentioned senior Mariah Dillard who had a particularly spectacular final season and wrestling career at Azle ISD.
“This young lady deserves every single moment that she gets in the spotlight, and she's very special for a lot of different reasons, but she deserves this recognition,” Conger said. “Not only is she a senior, but she's a three-time state finalist. She's the third two-time state champion in Azle ISD history. Not only that, but she's the only athlete to ever go undefeated at 85 and 0 in the history of wrestling in Azle ISD … “She's going to be truly missed, but every accomplishment that she's ever accomplished while wearing the Hornet seal is going to be remembered in history forever.”
Conger also pointed out Chloe Jones, an athletic trainer for the team, calling her one of the most dedicated trainers he’s had the opportunity to work with. Jones will also compete at HOSA’s upcoming sports medicine state competition after qualifying at regionals.
Recognized Girl wrestlers and athletic trainers include:
