Heaven Fitch

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Heaven Fitch
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Born (2003-03-01) March 1, 2003 (age 21)
EducationUwharrie Charter
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Sport Wrestling

Heaven Fitch (born March 1, 2003) [1] is an American wrestler who wrestled in the 106-pound weight class. [2] Heaven Fitch Becomes First Female NCHSAA Wrestling Champion Heaven Fitch made history by becoming the first female wrestler to win an individual state title in NCHSAA history. She ended the season with an impressive 54-4 record and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 1A state championship [3] .

Fitch wrestled at Uwharrie Charter Academy in Asheboro, North Carolina. In 2019, Fitch became the first female wrestler to place at the North Carolina wrestling state tournament, when she placed fourth in the 1A 106-pound weight class. [4] [5] [6] In 2020, she won the 1A 106-pound state championship, making her the first female wrestler in North Carolina history to win an individual wrestling state championship. That same year, she was also named Most Outstanding Wrestler of the 1A tournament. [5] [7] Her senior year in 2021, she lost in the semi-finals of the NCHSAA 1A state tournament to eventual state champion and former opponent from the previous year, Luke Wilson of Robbinsville, finishing third in the 106-pound class. [8]

Fitch was inspired to start wrestling after watching her older brothers participate in the sport. At six years old, Fitch told her parents she wanted to wrestle. They told her no at first, however soon after they allowed her to start wrestling. [9] "HEAVEN", a documentary of Fitch's career, was released on the WWE Network on March 7, 2021, narrated by WWE Hall of Famer, Beth Phoenix. [10]

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References

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  2. ↑ Andrew, Scottie. "A teen girl beat the boys to become the first female wrestler to win her state championship". CNN. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  3. ↑ WRAL (February 25, 2020). "History made: Heaven Fitch becomes first female to win NCHSAA wrestling state title". WRAL.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ WTVD (February 26, 2020). "North Carolina girl wrestler dominates boys to become first ever female state champions and in her senior campaign heaven lost semi finals at 106 pounds to eventual state champion and Luke Wilson of Robbinsville". ABC7 San Francisco. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Stevens, Nick (February 25, 2020). "History made: Heaven Fitch becomes first female to win NCHSAA wrestling state title". High School Overtime. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  6. ↑ "'I kind of dominated': teenage girl beats boys to North Carolina wrestling title". The Guardian. February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
  7. ↑ "'It feels good to pin a guy': the North Carolina girl making history on the mat". the Guardian. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  8. ↑ 2021 NCHSAA Individual Wrestling Tournament Championship Results. NCHSAA.org. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  9. ↑ Rhett Miller, Joshua. (February 28, 2020). Female wrestler Heaven Fitch wins high school championship in North Carolina. nypost.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  10. ↑ "HEAVEN official trailer (WWE Network Exclusive)". February 26, 2021 – via www.youtube.com.


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