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by Gary Abbott USA Wrestling

88 lbs. (roundrobin)

RED - Cassidy Ferrell, Woodlyn, Pa.
1-1 record entering finals
Second in 2011 Body Bar FILA Cadet Nationals"¦Fourth in 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle Nationals"¦ Third in 2011 Pre-Junior Canada Cup"¦ Fourth in 2010 Junior Nationals"¦ Pennsylvania and New Jersey girls state champion"¦ Competed at 103 pounds as a sophomore for Friends Central High School with a 7-2 record"¦ Had a 5-2 record at 103 pounds as a freshman"¦ Daughter of Michael and Kimberly Ferrell"¦ Coached by Ron Tirpak"¦Favorite Movie: Taladega Nights"¦ Warm up music: Eminem"¦ Born: July 14, 1995"¦ Age: 16..

BLUE - Marina Doi, Kingsburg, Calif.
2-0 record entering final bout
2011 Body Bar FILA Cadet National champion"¦ Third in 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle Nationals"¦ Seven-time state freestyle champion"¦ Two-time folkstyle state champion"¦ Competed as a freshman at Kingsburg High School with a 53-3 record at 88 pounds"¦ Daughter of Eugene and Cecilia Doi"¦ Coached by Isaac Pumarejo"¦ Favorite Movie: Million Dollar Baby"¦ Favorite athlete: Marcie Van Dusen"¦ Twin sister Regina is also competing"¦ Born: May 24, 1996"¦ Age: 15

Kaelynn Canyete, Waianae, Hawaii
1-1 record in roundrobin (tournament completed)
Aloha State Games champion"¦ Hawaii state judo champion"¦ Competed at 98 pounds as a sophomore at Kapolei High School with a 14-5 record"¦ Had a 4-2 record at 98 pounds as a freshman"¦ Daughter of Brant Porter, Jr. and Cory Porter"¦ Coached by Sean Salter and John Robinson"¦ Favorite movie: The Covenant"¦ Warm Up music: Hardstyle and party music"¦ Favorite athlete: Clarissa Chun"¦ Born: July 3 1995"¦ Age 16

95 lbs. (roundrobin)

RED - Devyn Johnson, Osakis, Minn.
1-1 record entering final bout
Minnesota folkstyle state champion"¦ Attends Osakis Public School"¦ Daughter of Douglas and Andrea Johnson"¦ Warmup music: Eminem and Linkin Park"¦ Born: August 15, 1996"¦ Age: 14

BLUE - Regina Doi, Kingsburg, Calif.
2-0 record entering final bout
2011 Body Bar FILA Cadet National champion"¦ 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle Nationals champion"¦ Napa Valley champion"¦ Two-time Kids folkstyle state champion competing against boys"¦ Seven-time freestyle state champion against boys"¦ California state high school champion as a freshman at Kingsburg High School with a 30-2 record at 98 pounds, "¦Daughter of Eugene and Cecilia Doi"¦ Coached by Isaac Pumarejo and Sonny Garcia"¦ Favorite movie: IP man"¦ Favorite athlete: Marcie Van Dusen"¦ Twin sister Marina is also competing"¦ Born: May 24, 1996"¦ Age: 15

Kaitlin Fitzpatrick, Yardley, Pa.
1-1 record entering final bout (tournament completed)
Two-time freestyle women's state champion"¦ 2011 Renfrew Rumble champion (Canada)"¦ Seventh at 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals"¦ Daughter of Peter and Michelle Fitzpatrick"¦ Coached by Ron Tirpak"¦ Warmup music: rap and hip hop"¦ Favorite athlete: Henry Cejudo"¦ Born: June 19, 1996"¦ Age: 15

101 lbs.
RED - Julia Long, Mountain View, Wyo.,
Fifth in 2011 Body Bar FILA Cadet Nationals"¦ Fifth in 2011 USA Wrestling Junior Folkstyle Nationals"¦ Five-time Body Bar age-group champion"¦ Three-time USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals in runner-up"¦ 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals champion"¦ Attends Mountain View High School"¦ Daughter of Clayton and Satin Long"¦ Coached by Christina Varland and Me Ling Keiki"¦ Born: August 1, 1995"¦ Age: 15

BLUE - Cody Pfau, Parachute, Colo.
Third in 2011Body Bar FILA Cadet Nationals"¦ Third in 2010 Junior Nationals"¦ Competed at 103 pounds as a sophomore for Grand Valley High School with a 17-12 record"¦ Competed at 103 pounds as a freshman"¦ Daughter of Doug and Meg Pfau"¦ Coached by Rick Gallegos"¦ Born: Feb. 10, 1995"¦ Age: 16

108 lbs.

RED - Kelly Rivera, Wahiawa, Hawaii
Attends Miliahi High School"¦ Daughter of Joan Rivera"¦ Coached by John Robinson"¦ Favorite Movie: Twilight"¦ Warmup music: Party Rock Anthem"¦ Born: January 20, 1996"¦ Age: 15

BLUE - Kayla Miracle, Culver, Ind.
2011 Body Bar FILA Cadet National champion"¦ 2011 USA Wrestling Junior Folkstyle National champion"¦ 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle National champion"¦ 2011 Pre-Junior Canada Cup champion"¦ 2011 ASICS First-Team All-American"¦. Twelve Indiana USA Wrestling state titles"¦ Competed at 103 pounds as a freshman at Culver Academy with a 38-2 record"¦ Daughter of Lee Miracle and Jeannette Ishibashi"¦ Coached by Lee Miracle and Katie Cygan"¦ Favorite Movie: Super Troopers"¦ Warm up music: Mulan - I'll make a man out of you"¦ Favorite athlete: Clarissa Chun"¦ Born: April 26, 1996"¦ Age: 15

115 lbs.

RED - Bree Rapoza, Hawaii
Fourth in 2010 Junior Nationals"¦ Third in Hawaii state championships as a sophomore at Kamehameha High School at 114 pounds"¦ Hawaii state champion as a freshman at 108 pounds"¦ Daughter of Neil Raposa and Kalei Cabbav"¦ Coached by John Robinson"¦ Favorite movie: The Parent Trap"¦ Warm up music: rock music"¦ Favorite athlete: Clarissa Chun"¦ Born Feb. 1, 1995"¦ Age: 16

BLUE - Michelle Lomas, Texas
Fourth in 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle Nationals"¦ Third in 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals in Grades 6-8"¦ Fourth in Texas state championships at 110 pounds as a sophomore at Tascosa High School with a 37-5 record"¦ Daughter of Gus and Carlee Lomas"¦ Coached by Joe Staffered and Donna Welch"¦ Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Carribbean"¦ Warm up music: Rap and Rock"¦ Favorite athlete: Adeline Gray and Clarissa Chun"¦ Born: January 2, 1995"¦ Age: 16


124 lbs.

RED - Areana Villeascusa, Rio Rico, Ariz.
Two-time Arizona boys state freestyle placewinner"¦ Two-time AAU National All-American... Competed at 112 pounds as a freshman at Rio Rico High School with a 12-4 record"¦ Daughter of Nando and Donna Villeascusa"¦ Coached by Nano Villeascusa"¦ Favorite movie: the Hangover"¦ Warm up movie: Rap and Rock"¦ Favorite Athlete: Henry Cejudo"¦ Born: September 21, 1996"¦ Age: 14

BLUE - Rosemarie Flores, Staten Island, N.Y.
Second in 2011 Body Bar FILA Cadet Nationals"¦ Second in 2011 Pre-Junior Canada Cup"¦ Competed in the 2011 Beat the Streets Gala in Times Square"¦ USGWA All-American (4th place)"¦ New England Regional Champion"¦ Mayor's Cup Champion - 119 lbs"¦ USGWA state champion"¦ International Baccalaureate (IB) program; Member of leadership program; attained highest honor roll every semester of her schooling career"¦ 2nd Degree Black Belt"¦ Named Beat the Streets Female High School Wrestler of the Year this year"¦ Competed at 112 pounds for Curtis High School as a sophomore with a 24-16 record"¦ Competed as a freshman at 112 pounds with a 15-13 record"¦ Daughter of Rosa Flores"¦ Coached by Robert Hirsch and Angel Mercardo"¦ Favorite Movie: Tarzan"¦ Warmup music: Rap"¦ Favorite athlete: Cael Sanderson"¦ Born: April 13, 1995"¦ Age 16

132 lbs.

RED - Jasmine Mendoza, Calif.
State freestyle champion"¦ Third in the California state high school championships at 132 pounds as a freshman for Overfelt High School"¦ Daughter of Ricardo Mendoza and Luisa Duran"¦ Coached by Julie Gonzalez and Paul Gonzalez"¦ Favorite Movie: What's eating Gilbert Grape"¦ Warmup music: Katie Perry"¦ Favorite athlete: Julie Gonzalez"¦ Born: February 15, 1996"¦ Age: 15

BLUE - Jamie Reif, Racine, Wisc.
2011 USGWA Nationals champion"¦ 2010 Wisconsin Girls freestyle state champion"¦ Also won USGWA age-group titles in 2009 and 2007"¦ Competed as a freshman at 125 pounds for Kenosha Bradford High School with a 1-8 record"¦Daughter of Mike and Robin Reif"¦ Coached by Mike Reif, Jerrill Grover and Olga Bonnes"¦ Favorite Movie: Step Up; Gnomeo and Juliet"¦ Warm up music: Usher, 30143"¦ Favorite athlete: Jerome Bettis"¦ Born: April 1, 1996"¦ Age: 15

143 lbs.

RED - Brittany Harvey, Brighton, Mich.
Third in 2011 Body Bar FILA Cadet Nationals"¦ Third in 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle Nationals"¦ Eighth in 2010 Junior Nationals"¦ Third in 2010 Body Bar Nationals"¦ Attends Brighton High School"¦ Daughter of Brent Harvey and Jennie Gow"¦ Coached by Brent Harvey"¦ Favorite movie: Step Brothers"¦ Warmup music: The realest sport"¦ Favorite athlete: Spenser Mango"¦ Born: June 20, 1995"¦ Age:16

BLUE - Virginia Burkett, Mountain View, Wyo.
2011 Body Bar FILA Cadet Nationals champion"¦ Third in 2011 Pre-Junior Canada Cup"¦ Six-time Body Bar age-group champion"¦ Two-time USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion"¦ Attends Mountain View High School"¦ Daughter of Chris and Kevin Burkett"¦ Coached by Mei Ling Keiki and Christina Varland and Dare Chamberlain"¦ Born June 17, 1996"¦ Age: 15

154 lbs.
RED - Autumn Rux, Lansing, Mich.
2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle Nationals champion"¦ Second in Women's Freestyle States"¦ Third in 2011 Pre-Junior Canada Cup"¦ Third in 2011 Pre-Junior Canada Cup"¦ Fourth in USGWA Nationals"¦ Competed as a freshman for Lansing Eastern High School, with a 6-12 record at 152 pounds"¦ Daughter of Heather and Christopher Rux"¦ Coached by Brent Harvey"¦ Favorite movie: Never Back Down"¦ Warmup Music: Linkin Park"¦ Favorite athlete: Steve Fraser"¦ Born: May 9, 1996"¦ Age 15

BLUE - Nicolette Breauchy, Lock Haven, Pa.
Competed as a freshman at Lock Haven High School, with a 10-5 record at 130 pounds"¦ Daughter of Robert and Tina Breauchy"¦ Coached by Ron Tirpak"¦ Favorite Movie: She's the Man"¦ Warm up music: Katy Perry"¦ Born: October 7, 1995"¦ Age: 15

198 lbs. (uncontested)
Kierra Boyce, Austin, Texas
Competed at 215 pounds as a sophomore at Amarillo High School"¦ Daughter of Ronald and Ladana Boyce"¦ Coached by Sion King"¦ Favorite Movie: The Train"¦ Warmup music: Go hard or Go home"¦ Favorite athlete: Randi Miller"¦ Born July 22, 1995"¦ Age: 15

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