NFHS will provide state wrestling coverage online

 The National Federation of State High School Associations announced Tuesday that it will stream coverage of 2014 state wrestling tournaments from 39 states over the next five weeks at NFHS Network. It will begin Feb. 3 and run through March 8.

'Wrestling is the most watched championship event on the NFHS Network and we are excited about the scope of wrestling coverage being offered this year,' NFHS Network President Robert Rothberg said in a news release. 'Our top priority is to enhance the viewing experience for family and fans unable to attend the event so that they can still celebrate with their schools and student athletes wherever they are.

It does not appear that the Iowa High School Athletic Association traditional state tournament will be included in the coverage. Below is the official news release:

NFHS Network Announces 2014 Wrestling Championship Coverage

ATLANTA (February 4, 2013) – The NFHS Network, the leading high school sports network delivering high school sports and events to fans whenever and wherever they want, will stream comprehensive wrestling championship coverage in 39 states over the next five weeks. The NFHS Network's 2014 championship wrestling coverage includes multiple camera set-ups at each location to feature every student athlete in every match at every event covered.

'Wrestling is the most watched championship event on the NFHS Network and we are excited about the scope of wrestling coverage being offered this year,' said Robert Rothberg, president of the NFHS Network. 'Our top priority is to enhance the viewing experience for family and fans unable to attend the event so that they can still celebrate with their schools and student athletes wherever they are.

Wrestling championship coverage on the NFHS Network kicks off the week of February 3 and runs through March 8th. A rough outline of states and dates are provided below, and a more detailed schedule of specific events can be found at www.NFHSnetwork.com/wrestling. 

Week of February 3

AlaskaCalifornia-Central Coast Section

California-Northern Section

California-Sac-Joaquin

Montana

OVAC

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

Week of February 10

Alabama

Arizona

Arkansas

California-North Coast, Girls Only

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Missour

iNebraska

North Dakota

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Tennessee

Week of February 17

California – Central Section

California – Oakland Section

California – San Francisco Section

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Illinois

Kentucky

Louisiana

Massachusetts

Michigan

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

Oregon

Rhode Island

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Week of February 24

California – Central Coast Section

California – North Coast Section

California – Northern Section

California – Sac-Joaquin Section

California – Southern Section

Illinois

Kansas

Massachusetts

Michigan

New Hampshire

Oregon

South Carolina

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Week of March 3

Maryland

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Wisconsin 

About the NFHS Network

The NFHS Network captures the passion, pride, and energy of the high school experience by delivering live high school sports and events to family members and fans whenever they want, wherever they are.

The NFHS Network celebrates and showcases the unique accomplishments of students, whether they are a student-athlete participating in the 27 different sports covered by the Network, or one of the student broadcasters from schools around the country that produce events through the School Broadcast Program. The NFHS Network also features state playoff and championship events for the 34 state members of the NFHS Network.

All NFHS Network events are available online at www.NFHSnetwork.com as well as iPhone and Android mobile apps. Follow the NFHS Network on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram at @NFHSnetwork for the latest news and event information.

The NFHS Network is a joint venture among the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), its member state associations and PlayOn! Sports. The NFHS is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and is the national leadership organization for high school sports and performing arts activities. PlayOn! Sports is based in Atlanta, Georgia and is the nation's largest high school sports media company.