The Topper Wrestling teams competed in the State Wrestling Competition held this past weekend in the Rio Rancho Event Center. The Los Alamos Girls Wrestling Team qualified five athletes for the State Tournament, Sophia Pacheco, Gala Nelson and Molly Castille all won one match at the tournament. Jade Blackhart finished her season as the runner up in the 152-pound weight class. Her opponent in the finales was a nationally ranked wrestler from Cleveland High School. Wendy Sheppard completed her impressive season with a record of 30-1 and became the 145-pound State Champion. The boys team qualified six wrestlers, Anjel Fresquez-107lb, Cooper Beavers-114lb, Michael Fichtel-121lb, Brailyn Manzanare-133lb, Nathan Duffield-145lb and Adrian-Oshel 152lb. Three of the boys advanced to the first round before being eliminated. Courtesy photo

Windy Shepperd on the podium with her State Championship medal in the 145-weight class. Courtesy photo

Jade Blackhart on the podium with her State Championship 2nd place medal. Courtesy photo

Windy Sheppard wrestling in 145-weight class during the first round and winning by a pin. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Molly Castille wrestling in the 132-weight class in the first round winning by a decision. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com