Washington to Honor 54 for National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Sioux Falls Washington will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day this year by honoring 54 student-athletes.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day were established in 1986 by the United States Congress. Each year, organizations around the country recognize female athletes for their achievements. Sioux Falls Washington honors a group each year.

The coaching staffs at Washington nominate extraordinary athletes that are participating in South Dakota High School Activities Association sponsored sports. 54 total athletes were selected this year from basketball, cross country, competitive dance and cheer, golf, gymnastics, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

These athletes will be honored before the start of the Washington girls varsity basketball game against Roosevelt on January 21.