The first-ever girls wrestling semi-states were held this Friday at four different sites around the state and local wrestlers competed for titles at Rochester High School, with the top four finishers qualifying for next week’s State Finals in Kokomo.
WZBD was the only media outlet there covering the event and you can listen to the entire broadcast here:
We also had the chance to interview most of the champions, along with a few other state qualifiers and even a coach.
You can find all of those interviews here:
Kynlie Keffer-Daleville 105 lb. semi-state championJulianna O’Campo-New Haven 110 lbs. semi-state champion Julianna O’Campo was one of four semi-state champions for the New Haven Bulldogs Friday at Rochester. Makayh Brainerd-Monroe Central 110 lbs. 3rd PlaceYsabelle O’Campo-New Haven 115 lbs. semi-state championNaima Ghaffar-NorthWood 120 lbs. semi-state championNevaeh Wilson-Angola 125 lbs. semi-state championElla Gahl-Northfield 130 lbs. semi-state championKaty Vardaman-Homestead 135 lbs. semi-state championLina Lingo-Jay County 135 lbs. 3rd Place
Naomi Leffers-Central Noble 140 lbs. semi-state champion (Part 1)Naomi Leffers and Jay County’s Emily Manor wrestled a tough semifinal match. Naomi Leffers-Central Noble (Part 2)Olivia Bohde-New Haven 145 lbs. semi-state championPrairie Heights head coach Brett SmithMallory Winner-Jay County 155 lbs. semi-state championMallory Winner is a two-time state champion for Jay County. Heaven Gardner-New Haven 170 lbs. semi-state championPaislee Chambers – Wes-Del 170 lbs. semi-state runner-upSophia Gropp – Wes-Del 170 lbs. third placeMichela Clifford-Columbia City 190 lbs. semi-state championVivian Parke-Columbia City 235 lbs. semi-state champion
