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Historic Wins: DODEA-Europe Girls Shine in Sports Championships

1/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

In 2025, eight girls won championships at the European wrestling championships, the first for DODEA-Europe.
Ramstein's Lilianna Greene led the 105-pound category in wrestling.
In basketball, AFNORTH and the American Overseas School of Rome won Division III and Division II titles.
Wiesbaden's boys basketball team ended a 26-year drought by defeating Ramstein 58-54.
Kaiserslautern's Jace Martin and freshman Pennie Wolff won singles titles in tennis, signaling a shift.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 European Wrestling Championships, held from April 7-13 in Bratislava, Slovakia, highlighted the evolution of women's wrestling since its Olympic debut in 1972. Lilianna Greene from Ramstein showcased this progress in the 105-pound category. This event, alongside the success of AFNORTH and the American Overseas School of Rome in basketball, emphasizes the growing importance of youth sports in American military communities.

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Story summary

In 2025, eight girls won championships at the European wrestling championships, the first for DODEA-Europe.
Ramstein's Lilianna Greene led the 105-pound category in wrestling.
In basketball, AFNORTH and the American Overseas School of Rome won Division III and Division II titles.
Wiesbaden's boys basketball team ended a 26-year drought by defeating Ramstein 58-54.
Kaiserslautern's Jace Martin and freshman Pennie Wolff won singles titles in tennis, signaling a shift.

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