The Wildcats had two wrestlers qualify for the state wrestling meet by placing in the top four in their respective weight classes at the divisional meet held on Saturday in Winslow.
Joseph City was represented by five wrestlers at the meet, and the team was led by Brooklyn Peterson’s first place finish in the 120-pound weight class. Petersen went 4-0 on her way to the title pinning three of her four opponents. She defeated Sara Shumway from Snowflake, Julianna Dashee from Hopi and Chloe Lively from Page, all by pins. Her fourth win was a 15-14 decision over Ruth Yazzie from Alchesay.
Madison Faulkner (100) went 0-2 yet placed fourth, Baylee Petersen (114) went 1-2, Liberty Rodrigues (123) went 1-2. Katelyn Begay (235) went 0-2.
Faulkner and Brooklyn Petersen have both qualified for the state meet held Feb. 20 and 21, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
