PARSIPPANY — Victoria Lu, an eighth-grade student at Brooklawn Middle School, has etched her name into local sports history, becoming the first girl ever to win a county title in the most competitive middleweight boys division at the annual Greater Morris County Wrestling Championships.
Lu, a team captain for the Brooklawn boys wrestling team, has been wrestling for three years and already boasts an impressive résumé. She has represented Team New Jersey at multiple national dual tournaments and holds the titles of state champion, regional champion, and All-American wrestler. This past weekend’s victory marked a milestone not only for Lu, but for middle school wrestling across Morris County.
“This accomplishment means a lot to me,” Lu said. “I’ve worked very hard, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to compete at this level with my teammates.”
Lu credited her success to the unwavering support of her coach, Coach Altschul, who welcomed her as the first girl to join the boys wrestling team and fostered a positive, inclusive environment for the entire squad.
“He believed in me from the beginning,” Lu said. “Coach Altschul created a team atmosphere where everyone supports each other and pushes one another to be better.”
As a leader and captain, Lu continues to inspire her teammates through dedication, discipline, and perseverance—proving that hard work and determination can break barriers and set new standards.
Her historic win stands as a proud moment for Brooklawn Middle School and the Parsippany community, and a powerful example for young athletes everywhere that boundaries are meant to be challenged—and overcome.
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, February 2026. Click here to download the magazine.
