Kathy Garza-Gutierrez
In Hidalgo, TX, the Tiger Takedown Girls wrestling competition featured intense matches, with notable performances in the 1st and 3rd place matches across various weight classes. In the 100 weight class, Kailyn Bridges of Edinburg Vela claimed 1st place, securing a victory over Kimberly De La Cruz from La Joya in a thrilling match that ended in a fall at 1:58. The 3rd place in this category went to Haylee Torres of Harlingen South, who triumphed over Britney Martinez of La Joya with a fall at 4:40.
Moving to the 107 weight class, Amanda Arellano of Edinburg Vela emerged victorious in the 1st place match, defeating Vienna Martinez from La Joya Palmview with a fall at 1:13. The 3rd place in this category was secured by Kaylee Rodriguez of Mission Veterans Memorial, who overcame Audrey Zarate of Rio Grande City Grulla with a fall at 3:27.
In the 114 weight class, Rozella Fadaie of Brownsville Veterans Memorial claimed 1st place by defeating Emily Morrison of Edinburg Vela with a fall at 2:31. The 3rd place in this category went to Apriya Wilson of Edcouch-Elsa, who achieved victory over Soley Vela of Mission Veterans Memorial with a fall at 3:39.
The 120 weight class saw Abeni Cuellar of Edinburg Economedes securing the 1st place by defeating Juliana Martinez of Edinburg with a fall at 1:50. Joselyn Tamez of Rio Grande City Grulla claimed the 3rd place by defeating Ashley Valdez of Brownsville Lopez with a fall at 2:51.
In the 126 weight class, Caelyn Morales of Edinburg Vela emerged as the 1st place winner, defeating Leandra Perez of Harlingen South with a fall at 2:44. The 3rd place in this category went to Aylein Madrigual of Edinburg, who overcame Amy Montoya of Rio Grande City Grulla in a thrilling match.
Continuing with the Tiger Takedown Girls wrestling competition in Hidalgo, TX, the 132 weight class witnessed Kenia Islas of Edinburg securing 1st place with an impressive record of 24-2, defeating Yaritzi Prado of Pharr Valley View by forfeit. In the 3rd place match of this category, Melanie Pedraza from Donna North displayed her skills by defeating Emily Rodriguez of Brownsville Veterans Memorial with a decisive 6-0 decision.
Moving on to the 138 weight class, Allie Salas of Mission Veterans Memorial emerged victorious with an 11-1 record, securing 1st place by defeating Monserrat Benitez of Rio Grande City with a fall at 0:45. In the 3rd place match, Alyssa Rodriguez from Edinburg claimed victory over Giselle Rodriguez of Brownsville Lopez with a fall at 1:26.
In the 145 weight class, Daisy Vega of La Joya earned the 1st place title by defeating Aleinad Saenz from Rio Grande City Grulla with a fall at 3:45. The 3rd place match in this category saw Jimena Benavides of Edinburg Vela prevailing over Irma Perales of La Joya Palmview with a fall at 1:37.
Reanna A Zapata from Mission Veterans Memorial dominated the 152 weight class, securing 1st place with a record of 5-0. She defeated Desirae Ortiz of Edinburg in the 1st place match with a fall at 1:45. In the 3rd place match, Alexia Navarro of Pharr Valley View secured victory over Jalynn Garza of La Joya with a fall at 0:59.
The 165 weight class featured Jaqueline Garcia of La Joya claiming 1st place by defeating Patricia Vivar of Brownsville Lopez with a fall at 1:22. In the 3rd place match, Ciara Barrera of Rio Grande City secured victory over Joselyn Velasco of Brownsville Veterans Memorial with a fall at 2:11.
Marla Jimenez from Edinburg Economedes dominated the 185 weight class, securing 1st place with a fall at 1:51 in the 1st place match against Learsey Escamilla of Pharr Valley View. In the 3rd place match, Gianna Marroquin of Edinburg Vela secured victory over Brianna Ayar of Donna North with a decisive 8-5 decision.
The competition concluded in the 235 weight class, where Dora Olivarez of Rio Grande City Grulla claimed 1st place with an undefeated record of 14-0. She defeated Lilliana Canales of Rio Grande City with a fall at 5:32 in the 1st place match. In the 3rd place match, Ayleen Ortiz of Pharr Valley View secured victory over Cristina Rocha of La Joya Palmview with a fall at 2:19. The Tiger Takedown Girls wrestling competition showcased the remarkable skills and determination of these female athletes in Hidalgo, TX.
