Campbell, Ragan set for women's finals battle at World Team Trials
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by Craig Sesker, USA Wrestling
Olympian Kelsey Campbell takes control en route to advancing to the finals on Saturday. Larry Slater photo.
MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. will have plenty of firepower and experience on the World Team in women’s freestyle wrestling at 58 kg/128 lbs.
Two-time World Team member Alli Ragan and 2012 Olympian Kelsey Campbell both earned spots in the World Team Trials finals at 58 kilos on Saturday at the Alliant Energy Center.
“I just have to completely focus on each opponent and I was able to make adjustments during my matches,” Campbell said. “It’s a tough weight class. I’m excited about the finals and so ready to be back at the No. 1 spot.”
Campbell beat Ragan 3-1 in May’s U.S. Open semifinals. Campbell and Ragan have both placed fifth at the World Championships. Ragan was fifth in the World last year.
“Kelsey always stays in good position,” Ragan said. “I need to keep moving her and get open shots on her. I’m excited to be back in the finals.”
Champions at the Trials advance to September’s World Championships in Las Vegas.
The best-of-3 finals are set for 5 p.m. and will be shown on a live webcast on Flo Wrestling.
Returning World Team member Whitney Conder, the reigning U.S. Open champion, will battle Challenge Tournament winner Michaela Hutchison in the finals at 53 kg/116.5 lbs.
2015 U.S. Open champion Erin Clodgo will face Challenge Tournament winner Amanda Hendey in the finals at 63 kg/138.75 lbs. Clodgo placed second at the 2014 Trials. Hendey rolled past Shai Mason 11-3 in the Challenge Tournament finals.
Veteran Jackie Cataline stormed into the finals at 75 kg/165 lbs. She will battle 2015 U.S. Open champion and two-time World champion Adeline Gray in the finals. Gray beat Cataline to make the 2014 World Team.
2015 Senior World Team Trials
June 13-14, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.
Finals matchups
53 kg/116.5 lbs.
Whitney Conder, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) vs. Michaela Hutchison, Lebanon, Ill. (Titan Mercury WC)
58 kg/128 lbs.
Alli Ragan, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) vs. Kelsey Campbell, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
63 kg/138.75 lbs.
Erin Clodgo, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) vs. Amanda Hendey, Beaumont, Calif. (Titan Mercury WC)
75 kg/165 lbs.
Adeline Gray, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) vs. Jackie Cataline, Eastvale, Calif (Titan Mercury WC)
MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. will have plenty of firepower and experience on the World Team in women’s freestyle wrestling at 58 kg/128 lbs.
Two-time World Team member Alli Ragan and 2012 Olympian Kelsey Campbell both earned spots in the World Team Trials finals at 58 kilos on Saturday at the Alliant Energy Center.
“I just have to completely focus on each opponent and I was able to make adjustments during my matches,” Campbell said. “It’s a tough weight class. I’m excited about the finals and so ready to be back at the No. 1 spot.”
Campbell beat Ragan 3-1 in May’s U.S. Open semifinals. Campbell and Ragan have both placed fifth at the World Championships. Ragan was fifth in the World last year.
“Kelsey always stays in good position,” Ragan said. “I need to keep moving her and get open shots on her. I’m excited to be back in the finals.”
Champions at the Trials advance to September’s World Championships in Las Vegas.
The best-of-3 finals are set for 5 p.m. and will be shown on a live webcast on Flo Wrestling.
Returning World Team member Whitney Conder, the reigning U.S. Open champion, will battle Challenge Tournament winner Michaela Hutchison in the finals at 53 kg/116.5 lbs.
2015 U.S. Open champion Erin Clodgo will face Challenge Tournament winner Amanda Hendey in the finals at 63 kg/138.75 lbs. Clodgo placed second at the 2014 Trials. Hendey rolled past Shai Mason 11-3 in the Challenge Tournament finals.
Veteran Jackie Cataline stormed into the finals at 75 kg/165 lbs. She will battle 2015 U.S. Open champion and two-time World champion Adeline Gray in the finals. Gray beat Cataline to make the 2014 World Team.
2015 Senior World Team Trials
June 13-14, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.
Finals matchups
53 kg/116.5 lbs.
Whitney Conder, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) vs. Michaela Hutchison, Lebanon, Ill. (Titan Mercury WC)
58 kg/128 lbs.
Alli Ragan, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) vs. Kelsey Campbell, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
63 kg/138.75 lbs.
Erin Clodgo, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) vs. Amanda Hendey, Beaumont, Calif. (Titan Mercury WC)
75 kg/165 lbs.
Adeline Gray, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) vs. Jackie Cataline, Eastvale, Calif (Titan Mercury WC)
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