This season, the girl’s wrestling team has exceeded expectations and has placed well in recent matches. A driving force behind the successful girl’s program is senior Dahlia Frankel.

Frankel is proud of her teammates and is excited for the upcoming regional, sectional, and state tournaments.

Dahlia’s mom, Shay Dale, gave a statement explaining how she is incredibly proud of her daughter.

“After winning a bronze medal rowing for Chattanooga Jr. Rowing, Dahlia decided to get out of her comfort zone and try something she knew nothing about: wrestling. Her first year was full of hard lessons. Her second year has her shining: she placed in several tournaments and kept racking up the pins, thanks to experienced and inspirational Coach Mallory and Coach Massengale.  A California native, Dahlia has assimilated well in the south, and I know she feels good calling Chattanooga home, and Central High her school. Dahlia is enlisted in the armed forces National Guard and will be going to Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in behavioral sciences,” Shay boasted. 

The Digest sat down with Dahlia to get a glimpse into her life on and off the mat. Central High School athletes dedicate an immense amount of time and energy to their respective sports, so it is only right for the community to get a look inside what makes Central athletics so special.

What’s your highest athletic achievement? I would say generally progressing and improving in wrestling as a team and as an individual would have to be my greatest achievement.

Favorite food? Hibachi

Favorite quote? “Love you, mean it” -Massengale

Favorite class or teacher? English with Mr. Fletcher

What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend MTSU and major in Psychology

What’s your favorite high school sports memory? Carpooling to and from meets with my teammates

What position do you hold on the wrestling team and why? I don’t really see myself in a certain position on the team, I just try to have fun and be friends with everyone.

Readers can view the latest sports updates on the sports center page. This is where schedules, scores, and rosters will be posted. The Digest will continue to bring the latest coverage and updates as the 2022 season progresses.