On Saturday, Feb 5, the Winslow Lady wrestling team hosted the sectionals to qualify for the state championship tournament to be held in Phoenix on Feb. 18-19. Twenty teams participated in the sectional match, with the two top individual finishers advancing to compete at state.
Winslow took top honors in the team competition with 130 points, second place went to Round Valley with 105 points and third place to Page with 71 points.
The advancing wrestlers are in the following weight classes:
In the 235-pound class: Cherry Benecke of Winslow, first place; and Nikayla Wagner of Chinle, second place.
In the 185-pound class: Sindney Finch of Round Valley, first place; and Melanie Kescolio of Monument Valley, second place.
In the 165-pound class: Nova Ragnoli of Winslow, first place; and Angle Clark of Page, second place.
In the 152-pound class: Elyna Lopez of Winslow, first place; and Ciana Jones of Page, second place.
In the 145-pound class: Loilee Begay of Monument Valley, first place; and Sonora Harper of Round Valley, second place.
In the 136-pound class: Sierra Aho of Holbrook, first place; and Riley Quedel of Round Valley, second place.
In the 132-pound class: Alena Cricks of Mingus Union, first place; and Ty Kescoli of Pinon, second place.
In the 126-pound class: Lindsey Thomas of Ganado, first place; and Leah Reed of Page, second place.
In the 120-pound class: Tatum Estrada of Winslow, first place; and Becynthia Bryant of Shonto Prep, second place.
In the 114-pound class: Riley Davila of Winslow, first place; and Jinibeh Redhourse of Window Rock, second place.
In the 107-pound class: Esperanza Day of Window Rock, first place; and Reagan Jarmillo of Round Valley, second place.
In the 100-pound class: Jennifer Alcott of Monument Valley, first place; and Haley Heath of Show Low, second place.
The boys’ sectionals will be held in Winslow on Saturday, Feb. 12.
