Big Walnut's Victoria Gonzalez Henrique named Dispatch's top regular-season girls wrestler

The senior is 26-8 while competing at 115 and 120 pounds, including a first-place finish at 120 in the Pin-Down Showdown at Delaware Hayes.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Dispatch.com readers voted for Big Walnut's Victoria Gonzalez Henrique as the regular-season girls wrestler of the year. In just her third year in the sport, the senior is 26-8 while competing at 115 and 120 pounds, including a first-place finish at 120 in the Pin-Down Showdown at Delaware Hayes.

Why it matters

High school girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity and recognition, with the postseason underway. This award highlights one of the top performers in the central Ohio region during the regular season.

The details

Gonzalez Henrique finished first at 115 in the Jonathan Alder sectional, advancing to district. She defeated Gahanna Lincoln's Emma Abrams by technical fall (19-3) in the final. Big Walnut coach Jack Reall praised Gonzalez Henrique's improvements in strength, conditioning, technique and mental toughness this season.

  • The postseason is underway for high school girls wrestling, with sectional competition held March 1 and district coming up March 7 and 8.
  • Gonzalez Henrique received 36.37% of the vote from Dispatch readers, finishing well ahead of Gahanna's Mina Gee (15.73%).

The players

Victoria Gonzalez Henrique

A senior at Big Walnut High School who is 26-8 while competing at 115 and 120 pounds, including a first-place finish at 120 in the Pin-Down Showdown at Delaware Hayes.

Jack Reall

The head wrestling coach at Big Walnut High School, who praised Gonzalez Henrique's improvements in strength, conditioning, technique and mental toughness this season.

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What they’re saying

“Victoria has made tremendous advances this year. Her strength, conditioning, technique and mental toughness have improved significantly. ... She fell in love with the sport and has put everything she can into it.”

— Jack Reall, Big Walnut High School Wrestling Coach (The Columbus Dispatch)

What’s next

Gonzalez Henrique will compete at the district tournament on March 7 and 8, with the goal of advancing to the state championships.

The takeaway

Gonzalez Henrique's recognition as the Dispatch's regular-season girls wrestler of the year highlights the growth and competitiveness of high school girls wrestling in central Ohio. Her rapid improvement in just three years in the sport is a testament to her dedication and passion for the sport.