womens wrestling starts strong

The Women’s Wrestling team traveled to Park City, Kansas, for the Falcon Open on Oct. 31, where the Tigers competed in both the Elite and Freshman/Sophomore divisions. 

Starting off for the Tigers in the Elite division was sophomore Skylar Hattendorf, who had an undefeated record of 5-0, which placed her first in the 160-pound division. 

In the 145-pound division, senior Bridgette Sotomayor finished second with a record of 3-1. Staying in the 103-pound division, placing fourth with a record of 3-2 was senior Kimberly Navarette, while sophomore Bettie Chambers went 2-2 in the 124-pound division. Also going 2-2 in their weight classes was senior Angelica Vicente Gonzalez (110), junior Payton Weese (131) and sophomore Jessica Rodriguez (180). 

Switching over to the Freshman/Sophomore Division, freshman Khyla Lipumano finished second in the 103-pound division with a record of 3-1. 

Having a record of 5-2 in the 160-pound division was freshman Audrey Lennard, while freshman Taimane Benemerito had a record of 4-2 in the 131-pound division. Going 3-2 in the 160-pound division was freshman Addison Josi. Also going 3-2 in the 180-pound division, was freshman Kolbi McElwain. 

Next up, the women’s wrestling team will travel to Forest City, Iowa, to compete in the Waldorf Open on Nov. 21.