Match of the Day: Heaton pins Ikei in the U23 Nationals semifinals

Feb 16, 2021, 8:48 AM EST

by USA Wrestling

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2015 Cadet World champion and 2016 Cadet World silver medalist Ronna Heaton and 2018 Cadet World bronze medalist Tiare Ikei squared off in an entertaining bout in the U23 Nationals semifinals. Heaton emerged victorious and went on to take home the title, while Ikei bounced back and took third. Ikei won a UWW Junior Nationals title the following day.

Watch Heaton and Ikei wrestle below:

Match of the Day: Heaton pins Ikei in the U23 Nationals semifinals

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Match of the Day: Heaton pins Ikei in the U23 Nationals semifinals

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