Eight Lady Topper Wrestlers Head To State Championship!

LAHS Lady Topper Wrestling Team after Regional Tournament in Farmington. From left: Claire Bullock, Natalie Crawford, Molly Castille, Emmeline Weaver, Olivia Van De Water, Jade Blackhart, Xylin Patterson, Wendy Sheppard, Gala Nelson. Photo By KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

The logo designed by members of the LAHS Girls Wrestling Team. Courtesy image

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“The word proud doesn’t do our feelings justice,” Head Coach Emily Tew said. “These ladies came out and absolutely battled this weekend. They all made the needed adjustments, and we have eight that are STATE BOUND. The eight include five who placed in the top seven and three who received wildcards.”

Special congratulations to those who placed at the Regional event:

  • Gala Nelson – 5th at 100;
  • Emmeline Weaver – 5th at 107;
  • Wendy Sheppard – 6th at 132;
  • Jade Blackhart – 3rd at 145; and
  • Natalie Crawford – 7th at 152.  

Olivia Van De Water goes for the knees during a recent match. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Gala Nelson battles during Regional tournament. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Natalie Crawford performs an ankle pick to a pin. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Referee declares Molly Castille winner as Castille pins her opponent. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Wendy Sheppard gets the victory during a match at Regional tournament. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com 

Emmeline Weaver takes charge of her match as LAHS coaches cheer her on. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Jade Blackhart battles to a 3rd place finish at the Regional Tournament in Farmington. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Claire Bullock dominates her opponent. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Referee gives Xylin Patterson 2 points during a match. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com  

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