Women's Wrestling Dominates at Warrior Open
Women's Wrestling / 12.13.20
FORT WAYNE, Ind. ---- The No. 5 nationally ranked Life University women's wrestling team finished its Indiana trip today, taking part in the Warrior Women's Wrestling Open and clinching a first-place overall finish after taking the championship in eight of 10 weight classes.
Life U nearly performed the clean sweep Sunday, missing out on champions in only two weight classes. First place finishes were earned by
Kory Phillips (109 lbs.),
Peyton Prussin (116 lbs.),
Julia Vidallon (123 lbs.),
Briana Kellin (130 lbs.),
Angelina Prado (136 lbs.),
Jacquelyn Font (155 lbs.),
Jordan Nelson (170 lbs.), and
Catherine Palmieri (191 lbs.).
Other placers for the Running Eagles included two runners-ups with
Devyn Gomez (101 lbs.) and
Katie Moore (191 lbs.) and a third-place finish at 143 lbs. by
Hailey Finn.
Head Coach
Ashley Sword was thrilled by the progress that her young team has shown. "Today was a great example of what happens when you have the ability to make adjustments", continued Sword, "The team tightened down the screws and got to work today. This was a very good performance by a young and growing team!"
Below are the individual results for the event. They can also be viewed here: Warrior Women's Wrestling Open (PDF)
101:
Devyn Gomez 2-1 2nd
109:
Kory Phillips 3-0 1st,
Ally Graham 0-3 8th
116:
Peyton Prussin 6-0 1st
123:
Julia Vidallon 4-0 1st
130:
Briana Kellin 6-0 1st,
Olivia Mottley 3-3 4th,
Coleby Velasquez 2-4 5th
136:
Angelina Prado 4-0 1st
143:
Hailey Finn 5-1 3rd, Rebekah Chavez 1-2,
Taylor Cooks 0-2
143B:
Taylor Cooks 1-1 2nd
155:
Jacquelyn Font 4-1 1st
170:
Jordan Nelson 5-0 1st
191:
Catherine Palmieri 6-0 1st,
Katie Moore 5-1 2nd
The women's wrestling team returns to action on Friday, January 15, as they face Campbellsville University and Brewton-Parker College at home.
