9-year-old wrestler gets historic win in Lehigh Valley

Monday, February 11, 2019
BANGOR, Pa. (WPVI) -- A 9-year-old girl from the Lehigh Valley is celebrating her historic win at a state wrestling match.

Hailey Mintz won the 46-pound division at the Valley Elementary Wrestling League Championships in Northampton County on Sunday.
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The 9-year-old was undefeated entering the competition and was the first girl to ever make the finals.

"I like going against the boys and, like, beating them up," Hailey said.
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Hailey's brother Tyler also accomplished a personal best by making the finals for the 54-pound division.
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