User:Bkpurcell

Brenda Kay Purcell: First female to compete in a high school wrestling match in the Nation. Born: April 24, 1961 On January 17, 1978 in Campbell, California, Campbell High School vs Leigh High School from San Jose, California in a wrestling match. Brenda Nunes, age 16, represented Campbell High Junior Varsity in the 103 weight class. Bill Dolphin, Leigh High’s Head Coach forfeited the match instead of sending in his JV wrestler out to the mat. Campbell High’s Head Coach, Richard Kuehnis, was happy to get the 6 points but disappointed that Brenda did not get her chance. The 6 points that Brenda earned for the forfeit was the very first documented points earned by a female in the Nation for high school wrestling.