Greenfield High School's girls wrestling team put on a strong performance at the WIAA Girls Regional HII tournament, showcasing their talent and determination on the mat. The team had several standout performances, including a first-place finish by Eva Rivera in the 126-pound division. Here's a breakdown of how Greenfield's wrestlers fared at the event:
107 lbs – Angela Xiong (3rd Place, 11 Team Points)
Angela Xiong (28-16) had a solid tournament, securing a third-place finish. After receiving byes in the first two rounds, Xiong fell in the semifinals to Rubi Egurrola (Kenosha Bradford) but bounced back in the 3rd place match, defeating Annabell Goetz (Martin Luther) by fall in just 1:05.
114 lbs – Gianna Wagner (2nd Place, 24 Team Points)
Gianna Wagner (15-13) had an impressive run, advancing to the finals with a semifinal victory by fall in just 23 seconds over Skylar Fisher (Shoreland Lutheran). In the championship match, she fell to Sharmia Evans (Milwaukee Bay View/Lifelong Learning/South) via tech fall. Wagner still secured second place and contributed 24 points to the team.
120 lbs – Natali Rivera (6th Place, 9 Team Points)
Natali Rivera (14-22) battled through the 120-pound bracket, earning a win by fall over Yarelys Santos (Milwaukee Bay View/Lifelong Learning/South) in the consolation semifinals. She ultimately placed sixth after falling to Alayna Gallenberg (Muskego) in the 5th place match.
126 lbs – Eva Rivera (1st Place, 30 Team Points)
The highlight of the tournament for Greenfield was Eva Rivera (18-16), who dominated her way to a first-place finish. Rivera secured three consecutive wins by fall, including a championship victory over Jasmin Granados (Kenosha Bradford) in 4:33. Her dominant performance earned her 30 team points.
132 lbs – Jazlene Solis (3rd Place, 19 Team Points)
Jazlene Solis (24-22) showcased her skill by pinning Eveyana Garcia (Kenosha Indian Trail) in the quarterfinals. After falling in the semifinals, she rebounded in the 3rd place match with another pin, defeating Sophia Reeser (Racine St. Catherine's/Lutheran) in 3:39.
165 lbs – Nuriah Kaabachi (5th Place, 5 Team Points)
Nuriah Kaabachi (26-14) faced tough competition in the 165-pound division. After receiving several byes, she secured a 5th place finish in the tournament, adding key points to Greenfield's team total.
A Strong Showing for Greenfield
Overall, Greenfield's girls wrestling team demonstrated skill, resilience, and competitiveness in the WIAA Regional HII tournament. With a first-place finish from Eva Rivera and strong showings from multiple wrestlers, the team continues to grow and make its mark in girls' wrestling. Their performances set a solid foundation for the upcoming postseason challenges, and the team will look to build on their success in future competitions.
Congratulations to all the Greenfield wrestlers for their outstanding efforts on the mat!