Katie Bowen made Mexico High School history on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs freshman took first place at the Blair Oaks Girls Tournament in Jefferson City in the 107 weight class to become the first …
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Katie Bowen made Mexico High School history on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs freshman took first place at the Blair Oaks Girls Tournament in Jefferson City in the 107 weight class to become the first ever MHS girls varsity wrestler to medal for the new program.
Bowen swept the class, dropping Capital City’s Faith Eitel at 1:34 in her first round match. She then squared off against Trinity Colvard, also of Capital City, winning by fall at 3:31. Wright City’s Samantha Yates was Bowen’s third and final victim. Once again she claimed the match by fall – at 1:07 – also claiming gold for the event.
Head coach Tony Senor took six wrestlers to the 12 team tourney. Ivy Perez split in the 143 class, beating teammate Choice Foster in the first round. It was a small field, so her 1-1 mark was enough to secure second place.
Abby Drew was 1-4 on the day in 127. Her win came over Skye Schubert of Blair Oaks in the fourth round.
Only two girls were paired at 132. Kaylynn Pehle couldn’t find a way to turn things against Southern Boone County’s Noelle Schweitzer.
Brett Iman wrestled at 151, going 0-3.
