Down and Dirty Women’s Junior Freestyle Nationals weight-by-weight preview
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by Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling
Alexandria Liles of Texas battles Emma Bruntil of Washington in the 2016 Junior Nationals finals. Both return this year, as Fargo Junior Women field is loaded. Photo by John Sachs, Tech-Fall.com
What makes the Junior Women’s Nationals in Fargo such a special event is that all of the national hammers come to compete. It doesn’t matter if they have made Junior or Cadet World Teams or if they are going on to a scholarship in college, the top women high school wrestlers in the USA show up in Fargo ready to battle.
With that the tradition, even as the size of the tournament grows, the weights are stacked. Upsets do occur in Fargo Women’s Juniors, especially when a young Cadet who is coming on steps up and gets herself established.
Just check out the Women’s High School rankings published early this week, and you will see most of those girls are here in Fargo. It should be a war.
100 – You start with Emily Shilson of Minnesota, who won Fargo Juniors and Cadets in 2016, and opened this week with a win in the Cadet Women’s finals. She also won the UWW Cadet Nationals this week. Shilson goes for Fargo title No. 4. Her top challenger could be Caitlyn Walker of Pennsylvania, who was a Cadet National champion last year at a lower weight than Shilson, and won the UWW Cadet Nationals this year, again at another weight than Shilson. Kristal Betanzo of California was second at the UWW Cadet Nationals to Walker. Another tough draw is Charlie Hamer of Texas, second at the UWW Junior Nationals this year. Genae Sampract of Illinois was third in the UWW Junior Nationals and a Fargo Junior All-American last summer
Others separated – Angelina Gomez (CA), Melissa Lee (CA), Sofia Martinez (CA), Nina Pham (CA), Genesis Quirate (CA), Lizette Rodriguez (CA), Alyssa Sequiera (CA), Hailey Ward (CA), Estrella Marin (CO), Jessica Correador (FL), Alejandra Corral (HI), Nicole Moore (KS), Esthela Trevino (TX), Alexandra Puzon (WA)
106 – Let’s start off with McKayla Campbell of Ohio, who has made Junior and Cadet World Teams, and continues to win stop signs at major age-group events, including this year’s Folkstyle Junior Nationals. Campbell was third last year in Fargo, and will be motivated to return to the top of the podium once again. Pushing her will be Vayle Baker of Pennsylvania, who was second in the UWW Junior Nationals and won the UWW Cadet Nationals this year. Another hammer in this group is Katlyn Pizzo of Michigan, second in the UWW Cadet Nationals in 2016, fifth in the UWW Juniors this year and placed sixth at the Senior Women’s World Team Trials in April. Leah Olsen of Washington was fifth at the UWW Juniors. Add in Cadet Nationals champion Brelane Huber of Idaho, leading the pack of young talents itching to make their mark.
Others separated – Victoria Borrego (CA), Trinity Oredina (CA), Jaslynn Gallegos (CO), Joane Ortiz (CT), Felicity Taylor (IA), Anayka Besco (KS), Raven Guidry (LA), Emalie Olson (MO), Camille Fournier (TX)
112 – There are a number of experienced talents capable of winning this one. Start with Autumn Gordon of Ohio, who was sixth in the U.S. Senior Open this year, and was the Junior Folkstyle Nationals champion. Then consider Alisha Howk, who won the UWW Cadet Nationals this year, was third at Junior Folkstyles, and was a double All-American in Fargo last summer with a runner-up in Cadets and fourth in Juniors. But don’t forget 2017 Cadet Nationals champion Stefana Jelacic of Arizona, who was second in the 2016 UWW Cadet Nationals and also runner-up at the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals this year and is a Fargo All-American. Viktoriya Torres of Washington, the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals champion, was second behind Jelacic at the Cadet Nationals this week.
Others separated – Samantha Martinez (CA), Melanie Mendoza (CA), Merijah Morales (CA), Kasey Baynon (GA), Mia Rodriguez (IL), Ciera Broukal (IN), Anja Tshol (KS), Jaine Stephens (KY), Autumn Flanigan (MO), Hailey Schiermeyer (NE), Peyton Prussin (NV), Kiersten Bush (UT), Josie Bartoshofski (WI), Gabrielle Skidmore (WI)
117 – One of the nation’s best high school girls in recent years, Alleida Martinez of California, was a Fargo double champion last year, winning Cadets and Juniors. She was a Cadet World bronze medalist last summer. She was second in the Junior Folkstyle Nationals and third in the UWW Cadet Nationals this spring, looking to get back on top of the podium. Cameron Guerin of Washington, a 2016 Junior Nationals champion, added a victory at the UWW Junior Nationals to make the World Team this summer. Jasmine Weaver of Virginia was second in last year’s Junior Nationals. Consider Amanda Walker of Pennsylvania, also a Junior Nationals runner-up and also second at the Junior Folkstyle Nationals this year. Makayla Welch of Minnesota was third at Junior Folkstyle Nationals this year.
Others separated – Rory Coscia (CA), Tiana Jackson (CA), Ashley Venegas (CA), Jocelyn Murphy (IL), Mya Kretzer (KS), Zoe Nowicki (MI), Mary Harrell (MO), Glory Konecny (MT), Ainslie Lane (OK), Allison Davis (TN), Martha Moore (TX), Sierra Powell (VA), Phoenix Dubose (WA), Rhiannon Kuske (WI)
122 – Name the event and Gracie Figueroa has won it. In the past year, Figueroa won the Junior and Cadet Nationals last summer, the Junior Folkstyle Nationals, the UWW Cadet Nationals and the UWW Junior Nationals. She is a big favorite to repeat here in Fargo. The rest of the field in this weight class nowhere near matches her experience level. Cadet Nationals runner-up Sofia Smith of North Dakota is seeking another finals. Marisol Nugent of Maine was sixth in Cadet Nationals. Payton Stroud of Washington was sixth at UWW Cadet Nationals. There are All-American honors available to some new young stars here.
Others separated – Alexandra Herle (TX), Ashley Whetzal (VA)
127 – Ronna Heaton of South Dakota, who won a 2016 Cadet World gold medal and a 2107 Cadet World silver medal, was upset in last year’s Fargo Junior finals by Brenda Reyna of Washington. It really can’t be called an upset, because Reyna made the 2016 UWW Junior World Team and was eighth at the Senior World Team Trials in 2016. Cadet World bronze medalist Macey Kilty, the Oustanding Wrestler in the 2017 Cadet Nationals, has moved up in weight this year and is now in this loaded division. Kilty won the Junior Folkstyle Nationals at 117 in March, but has been wrestling in the 130’s all spring. Kilty was second in the UWW Cadet Nationals, and won a Pan American Cadet gold a few weeks ago. UWW Juniors runner-up Xochitl Mota-Pettis of Texas is talented. Toss in senior Haley Cox of Utah, who won the UWW Cadet Nationals back in 2014 and has numerous national medals and you could have some fun in the semifinals. 2017 Cadet Nationals runner-up Randi Robinson of Illinois is also looking for more. Of course, there is a long list of people looking to knock one of these women off in the earlier rounds.
Others separated – Logan Mize (HI), Kortney Atchley (IL), Monica Mendoza (IL), Selina Brown (IN), Hope Miracle (KY), Jacqueline Parks (MI), Brooke-Lynn Rush (MO), Shaina Murray (NJ), Mia Macaluso (NY), Avia Bibeau (PA), Brianna Csontos (VA), Kaylee Moore (WA), Ashton Cadman (WI)
132 – A prohibitive favorite here is Alexandria Liles of Texas, who won the UWW Cadet Nationals this spring and won the Junior Nationals last summer. Liles has the heftiest resume of anybody in the weight class. Breanna Douglas of Kansas was second in the 2016 UWW Cadet Nationals and was third last year in Fargo Juniors. Cara Broadus of Connecticut won the 2016 Cadet Nationals and was fifth at Junior Nationals. Sarah Conner of Oregon had a great tournament in winning the 2017 Cadet Nationals a few days ago. Sierra Brown Ton of Texas was also a Junior Nationals All-American back in 2015.
Others separated – Candice Corralejo (CA), Jenna Garcia (CA), Christina Wilson (CA), Angela Vitiritti (IL), Morgan Mayginnes (KS), Allicyn Schuster (NE), Morgan Norris (NV), Allison Petrix (NV), Destiny Bailey (NM), Grace Pauls (NY), Jacquelline Ghent (TX),
138 –Watch for Emma Bruntil of Washington, the Junior Folkstyle national champion, who was second at the Junior Nationals last year. Hanna Ramos of Wisconsin has been on a roll, winning the UWW Cadet Nationals and taking third at Junior Folkstyle Nationals this spring. Mattison Parker of Texas won the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals this season. Jerzie Estrada of Colorado, second in the 2015 UWW Cadet Nationals, has been nationally competitive for a number of years. Emily See of California won Cadet Nationals this week at 138, and Dalia Garibay of California was second at Cadet Nationals at 132. Joye Levendusky was a Fargo Junior All-American last year.
Others separated – Michelle Camacho (CA), McKenna Hutchison (CA), Kaliee Godinez (CO), Angela Peralta (HI), Bella Ricchiazzi (ME), Clarisse Palmer (MD), Marlee Smith (NJ), Sariah Stewart (NY), Nicole McMaster (OH), Cassandra Smith (OH)
145 – This weight has a pair of top talents with experience, 2016 Cadet World bronze medalist Alara Boyd of Ohio and Jayden Laurent of Wisconsin, both who won Junior Folkstyle Nationals at different weights. Boyd won the UWW Cadet Nationals this year at 143 pounds, while Laurent was second at the UWW Junior Nationals at 147 pounds. Brooke Logan of Arizona was a Junior All-American last year and also placed at the UWW Junior Nationals. McKenzie Cook of Alaska was a Cadet Nationals runner-up this week. Grace Kristoff of Illinois was fourth in last year’s Cadet Nationals.
Others separated – Gianna Anaya (CA), Haven Olmos (CA), Julia Padilla (CA), Kimberly Nunez (IL), Sarah Tison (MN), Jazzmine Seely (MO), Bailey Crouse (NY), Hailey Finn (NY), Mika Walters (NY), Katen Edwards (OR), Mackenzie Matta (PA), Avery Guerra (TX), Hunter Robinson (TX), Neveah Cassidy (WA)
152 – 2015 Cadet World bronze medalist and 2016 Junior Nationals champion Kayla Marano of Georgia headlines this weight, which has a number of experienced talents. Kelani Corbett of Hawaii won the UWW Cadet Nationals earlier in the year, and followed with a Cadet Nationals title earlier this week. Kiana Pugh of Wisconsin was second in Cadet Nationals this week and Tiyahna Askew of Georgia was third. Lena Flanagan of Washington was seventh in the Junior Nationals last year and also placed in the UWW Juniors this year.
Others separated – Alia Abushi (CA), Alexis Gomez (IL), Brooke Holt (IL), Taylor Cutler (MI), Alexia Foca (NJ), Malea Palahniuk (OR), Jillian Bruno (PA), Passion Hollins (TX), Alexandria Lefort (TX)
164 – Dymond Guilford of California won a silver medal at the UWW Junior Nationals this year and was also third at the Junior Folkstyle Nationals. The finalists from the 2017 Cadet Nationals are entered, Bailey Dennis of Oregon and Elisa Robinson of Kansas. Hailey Cancelleri of New York was fourth at last year’s Junior Nationals and was a 2016 Cadet Nationals champion. Anna Castro of California was second at the UWW Cadet Nationals.
Others separated – Sydnee Kimber (AK), Tristan Kelly (CO), Korinahe Bullock (IL), Karolina Galica (IL), Nicole Lorenz (MI), Emma Cole (MO), Emily Mitchell (OR), Olivia Robinson (OR), Rebecca Hamilton (UT), Sarah Engedal (WI), Lacey Jung (WI)
180 – Here is a weight that is wide open to win. The highest tier wrestler is at No. 5, Kaylee Seabolt of Georgia, who was second at the UWW Cadet Nationals this year and was a Cadet Nationals runner-up last year. Marrisa Patterson of Kansas, the 2017 Folkstyle Junior Nationals champion, and Jesse Kirby of Virginia, a 2016 Cadet Nationals champion, are gold medal hopefuls. Kemp was third at Junior Nationals last year. 2017 Cadet Nationals champion Natalie Kemp of Wisconsin, who also won the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals in March, will also challenge. Cadet Nationals runner-up Gabrielle Hamilton of Illinois also has some solid achievements.
Others separated – Juliannah Bolli (CA), Adrienne Dominguez (CA), Emily Sandoval (CA), Shania Gowan (FL), Isabeau Shalack (IL), Makenzi O’Rourke (MD), Faith Tuttle (MN), Persephone Sandoval (MY), Nia Crosdale (NY), Katie Moore (NY), Zoe Hankins (TX), Kathleen Janis (UT)
200 – Alexandra Castillo of California was second at the Junior Nationals last year and third at the Cadet Nationals. Corey Burton of California, the 2017 Junior Folkstyle national champion, was a Cadet Nationals freestyle runner-up in Fargo last summer. She will be pushed by Alyssa Marinaccio of Maryland, who was second at UWW Cadet Nationals this year, and was fourth at the Cadet Nationals earlier this week. Taja Showers of Virginia, third at the Cadet Nationals this year, also won the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals. McKyla Kerr of Illinois was a Fargo Junior All-American last year.
Others separated – Kacie Rodriguez (TX), Bianca Rosales (TX)
220 – 2017 Cadet Nationals champion Jasmine Clark of California and Junior Folkstyle Nationals runner-up Arianna Cobian of California are the only two separated wrestlers in this weight class. Shamia Wells of Tennessee has also been a medalist at USA Wrestling events earlier this season.
What makes the Junior Women’s Nationals in Fargo such a special event is that all of the national hammers come to compete. It doesn’t matter if they have made Junior or Cadet World Teams or if they are going on to a scholarship in college, the top women high school wrestlers in the USA show up in Fargo ready to battle.
With that the tradition, even as the size of the tournament grows, the weights are stacked. Upsets do occur in Fargo Women’s Juniors, especially when a young Cadet who is coming on steps up and gets herself established.
Just check out the Women’s High School rankings published early this week, and you will see most of those girls are here in Fargo. It should be a war.
100 – You start with Emily Shilson of Minnesota, who won Fargo Juniors and Cadets in 2016, and opened this week with a win in the Cadet Women’s finals. She also won the UWW Cadet Nationals this week. Shilson goes for Fargo title No. 4. Her top challenger could be Caitlyn Walker of Pennsylvania, who was a Cadet National champion last year at a lower weight than Shilson, and won the UWW Cadet Nationals this year, again at another weight than Shilson. Kristal Betanzo of California was second at the UWW Cadet Nationals to Walker. Another tough draw is Charlie Hamer of Texas, second at the UWW Junior Nationals this year. Genae Sampract of Illinois was third in the UWW Junior Nationals and a Fargo Junior All-American last summer
Others separated – Angelina Gomez (CA), Melissa Lee (CA), Sofia Martinez (CA), Nina Pham (CA), Genesis Quirate (CA), Lizette Rodriguez (CA), Alyssa Sequiera (CA), Hailey Ward (CA), Estrella Marin (CO), Jessica Correador (FL), Alejandra Corral (HI), Nicole Moore (KS), Esthela Trevino (TX), Alexandra Puzon (WA)
106 – Let’s start off with McKayla Campbell of Ohio, who has made Junior and Cadet World Teams, and continues to win stop signs at major age-group events, including this year’s Folkstyle Junior Nationals. Campbell was third last year in Fargo, and will be motivated to return to the top of the podium once again. Pushing her will be Vayle Baker of Pennsylvania, who was second in the UWW Junior Nationals and won the UWW Cadet Nationals this year. Another hammer in this group is Katlyn Pizzo of Michigan, second in the UWW Cadet Nationals in 2016, fifth in the UWW Juniors this year and placed sixth at the Senior Women’s World Team Trials in April. Leah Olsen of Washington was fifth at the UWW Juniors. Add in Cadet Nationals champion Brelane Huber of Idaho, leading the pack of young talents itching to make their mark.
Others separated – Victoria Borrego (CA), Trinity Oredina (CA), Jaslynn Gallegos (CO), Joane Ortiz (CT), Felicity Taylor (IA), Anayka Besco (KS), Raven Guidry (LA), Emalie Olson (MO), Camille Fournier (TX)
112 – There are a number of experienced talents capable of winning this one. Start with Autumn Gordon of Ohio, who was sixth in the U.S. Senior Open this year, and was the Junior Folkstyle Nationals champion. Then consider Alisha Howk, who won the UWW Cadet Nationals this year, was third at Junior Folkstyles, and was a double All-American in Fargo last summer with a runner-up in Cadets and fourth in Juniors. But don’t forget 2017 Cadet Nationals champion Stefana Jelacic of Arizona, who was second in the 2016 UWW Cadet Nationals and also runner-up at the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals this year and is a Fargo All-American. Viktoriya Torres of Washington, the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals champion, was second behind Jelacic at the Cadet Nationals this week.
Others separated – Samantha Martinez (CA), Melanie Mendoza (CA), Merijah Morales (CA), Kasey Baynon (GA), Mia Rodriguez (IL), Ciera Broukal (IN), Anja Tshol (KS), Jaine Stephens (KY), Autumn Flanigan (MO), Hailey Schiermeyer (NE), Peyton Prussin (NV), Kiersten Bush (UT), Josie Bartoshofski (WI), Gabrielle Skidmore (WI)
117 – One of the nation’s best high school girls in recent years, Alleida Martinez of California, was a Fargo double champion last year, winning Cadets and Juniors. She was a Cadet World bronze medalist last summer. She was second in the Junior Folkstyle Nationals and third in the UWW Cadet Nationals this spring, looking to get back on top of the podium. Cameron Guerin of Washington, a 2016 Junior Nationals champion, added a victory at the UWW Junior Nationals to make the World Team this summer. Jasmine Weaver of Virginia was second in last year’s Junior Nationals. Consider Amanda Walker of Pennsylvania, also a Junior Nationals runner-up and also second at the Junior Folkstyle Nationals this year. Makayla Welch of Minnesota was third at Junior Folkstyle Nationals this year.
Others separated – Rory Coscia (CA), Tiana Jackson (CA), Ashley Venegas (CA), Jocelyn Murphy (IL), Mya Kretzer (KS), Zoe Nowicki (MI), Mary Harrell (MO), Glory Konecny (MT), Ainslie Lane (OK), Allison Davis (TN), Martha Moore (TX), Sierra Powell (VA), Phoenix Dubose (WA), Rhiannon Kuske (WI)
122 – Name the event and Gracie Figueroa has won it. In the past year, Figueroa won the Junior and Cadet Nationals last summer, the Junior Folkstyle Nationals, the UWW Cadet Nationals and the UWW Junior Nationals. She is a big favorite to repeat here in Fargo. The rest of the field in this weight class nowhere near matches her experience level. Cadet Nationals runner-up Sofia Smith of North Dakota is seeking another finals. Marisol Nugent of Maine was sixth in Cadet Nationals. Payton Stroud of Washington was sixth at UWW Cadet Nationals. There are All-American honors available to some new young stars here.
Others separated – Alexandra Herle (TX), Ashley Whetzal (VA)
127 – Ronna Heaton of South Dakota, who won a 2016 Cadet World gold medal and a 2107 Cadet World silver medal, was upset in last year’s Fargo Junior finals by Brenda Reyna of Washington. It really can’t be called an upset, because Reyna made the 2016 UWW Junior World Team and was eighth at the Senior World Team Trials in 2016. Cadet World bronze medalist Macey Kilty, the Oustanding Wrestler in the 2017 Cadet Nationals, has moved up in weight this year and is now in this loaded division. Kilty won the Junior Folkstyle Nationals at 117 in March, but has been wrestling in the 130’s all spring. Kilty was second in the UWW Cadet Nationals, and won a Pan American Cadet gold a few weeks ago. UWW Juniors runner-up Xochitl Mota-Pettis of Texas is talented. Toss in senior Haley Cox of Utah, who won the UWW Cadet Nationals back in 2014 and has numerous national medals and you could have some fun in the semifinals. 2017 Cadet Nationals runner-up Randi Robinson of Illinois is also looking for more. Of course, there is a long list of people looking to knock one of these women off in the earlier rounds.
Others separated – Logan Mize (HI), Kortney Atchley (IL), Monica Mendoza (IL), Selina Brown (IN), Hope Miracle (KY), Jacqueline Parks (MI), Brooke-Lynn Rush (MO), Shaina Murray (NJ), Mia Macaluso (NY), Avia Bibeau (PA), Brianna Csontos (VA), Kaylee Moore (WA), Ashton Cadman (WI)
132 – A prohibitive favorite here is Alexandria Liles of Texas, who won the UWW Cadet Nationals this spring and won the Junior Nationals last summer. Liles has the heftiest resume of anybody in the weight class. Breanna Douglas of Kansas was second in the 2016 UWW Cadet Nationals and was third last year in Fargo Juniors. Cara Broadus of Connecticut won the 2016 Cadet Nationals and was fifth at Junior Nationals. Sarah Conner of Oregon had a great tournament in winning the 2017 Cadet Nationals a few days ago. Sierra Brown Ton of Texas was also a Junior Nationals All-American back in 2015.
Others separated – Candice Corralejo (CA), Jenna Garcia (CA), Christina Wilson (CA), Angela Vitiritti (IL), Morgan Mayginnes (KS), Allicyn Schuster (NE), Morgan Norris (NV), Allison Petrix (NV), Destiny Bailey (NM), Grace Pauls (NY), Jacquelline Ghent (TX),
138 –Watch for Emma Bruntil of Washington, the Junior Folkstyle national champion, who was second at the Junior Nationals last year. Hanna Ramos of Wisconsin has been on a roll, winning the UWW Cadet Nationals and taking third at Junior Folkstyle Nationals this spring. Mattison Parker of Texas won the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals this season. Jerzie Estrada of Colorado, second in the 2015 UWW Cadet Nationals, has been nationally competitive for a number of years. Emily See of California won Cadet Nationals this week at 138, and Dalia Garibay of California was second at Cadet Nationals at 132. Joye Levendusky was a Fargo Junior All-American last year.
Others separated – Michelle Camacho (CA), McKenna Hutchison (CA), Kaliee Godinez (CO), Angela Peralta (HI), Bella Ricchiazzi (ME), Clarisse Palmer (MD), Marlee Smith (NJ), Sariah Stewart (NY), Nicole McMaster (OH), Cassandra Smith (OH)
145 – This weight has a pair of top talents with experience, 2016 Cadet World bronze medalist Alara Boyd of Ohio and Jayden Laurent of Wisconsin, both who won Junior Folkstyle Nationals at different weights. Boyd won the UWW Cadet Nationals this year at 143 pounds, while Laurent was second at the UWW Junior Nationals at 147 pounds. Brooke Logan of Arizona was a Junior All-American last year and also placed at the UWW Junior Nationals. McKenzie Cook of Alaska was a Cadet Nationals runner-up this week. Grace Kristoff of Illinois was fourth in last year’s Cadet Nationals.
Others separated – Gianna Anaya (CA), Haven Olmos (CA), Julia Padilla (CA), Kimberly Nunez (IL), Sarah Tison (MN), Jazzmine Seely (MO), Bailey Crouse (NY), Hailey Finn (NY), Mika Walters (NY), Katen Edwards (OR), Mackenzie Matta (PA), Avery Guerra (TX), Hunter Robinson (TX), Neveah Cassidy (WA)
152 – 2015 Cadet World bronze medalist and 2016 Junior Nationals champion Kayla Marano of Georgia headlines this weight, which has a number of experienced talents. Kelani Corbett of Hawaii won the UWW Cadet Nationals earlier in the year, and followed with a Cadet Nationals title earlier this week. Kiana Pugh of Wisconsin was second in Cadet Nationals this week and Tiyahna Askew of Georgia was third. Lena Flanagan of Washington was seventh in the Junior Nationals last year and also placed in the UWW Juniors this year.
Others separated – Alia Abushi (CA), Alexis Gomez (IL), Brooke Holt (IL), Taylor Cutler (MI), Alexia Foca (NJ), Malea Palahniuk (OR), Jillian Bruno (PA), Passion Hollins (TX), Alexandria Lefort (TX)
164 – Dymond Guilford of California won a silver medal at the UWW Junior Nationals this year and was also third at the Junior Folkstyle Nationals. The finalists from the 2017 Cadet Nationals are entered, Bailey Dennis of Oregon and Elisa Robinson of Kansas. Hailey Cancelleri of New York was fourth at last year’s Junior Nationals and was a 2016 Cadet Nationals champion. Anna Castro of California was second at the UWW Cadet Nationals.
Others separated – Sydnee Kimber (AK), Tristan Kelly (CO), Korinahe Bullock (IL), Karolina Galica (IL), Nicole Lorenz (MI), Emma Cole (MO), Emily Mitchell (OR), Olivia Robinson (OR), Rebecca Hamilton (UT), Sarah Engedal (WI), Lacey Jung (WI)
180 – Here is a weight that is wide open to win. The highest tier wrestler is at No. 5, Kaylee Seabolt of Georgia, who was second at the UWW Cadet Nationals this year and was a Cadet Nationals runner-up last year. Marrisa Patterson of Kansas, the 2017 Folkstyle Junior Nationals champion, and Jesse Kirby of Virginia, a 2016 Cadet Nationals champion, are gold medal hopefuls. Kemp was third at Junior Nationals last year. 2017 Cadet Nationals champion Natalie Kemp of Wisconsin, who also won the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals in March, will also challenge. Cadet Nationals runner-up Gabrielle Hamilton of Illinois also has some solid achievements.
Others separated – Juliannah Bolli (CA), Adrienne Dominguez (CA), Emily Sandoval (CA), Shania Gowan (FL), Isabeau Shalack (IL), Makenzi O’Rourke (MD), Faith Tuttle (MN), Persephone Sandoval (MY), Nia Crosdale (NY), Katie Moore (NY), Zoe Hankins (TX), Kathleen Janis (UT)
200 – Alexandra Castillo of California was second at the Junior Nationals last year and third at the Cadet Nationals. Corey Burton of California, the 2017 Junior Folkstyle national champion, was a Cadet Nationals freestyle runner-up in Fargo last summer. She will be pushed by Alyssa Marinaccio of Maryland, who was second at UWW Cadet Nationals this year, and was fourth at the Cadet Nationals earlier this week. Taja Showers of Virginia, third at the Cadet Nationals this year, also won the Cadet Folkstyle Nationals. McKyla Kerr of Illinois was a Fargo Junior All-American last year.
Others separated – Kacie Rodriguez (TX), Bianca Rosales (TX)
220 – 2017 Cadet Nationals champion Jasmine Clark of California and Junior Folkstyle Nationals runner-up Arianna Cobian of California are the only two separated wrestlers in this weight class. Shamia Wells of Tennessee has also been a medalist at USA Wrestling events earlier this season.
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