Kathy Garza-Gutierrez
The Snakebite Invitational Girls Wrestling Tournament held in Rio Grande City on December 30, 2023, showcased fierce competition across various weight classes, culminating in intense first and third-place matches.
The grappling prowess exhibited by these young women reverberated through each weight class, showcasing their commitment to excellence. From the thrilling encounters in the 1st Place Matches to the hard-fought battles for 3rd Place, the athletes demonstrated both skill and tenacity.
In the 100.0 weight class, Abigail Mendoza of Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial secured the top spot, triumphing over Julieta Chapa from La Joya Juarez-Lincoln in the first-place match with a decisive fall at 1:44. The third-place match saw Hailyn Gonzalez of Mission Sharyland Pioneer emerging victorious over Sofia Garcia from Mission Sharyland, sealing the win with a fall at 4:47.
Carly Rodriguez of Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial dominated the 107.0 weight class, claiming first place with a swift victory over Amaris Trevino of Mission Veterans Memorial in just 42 seconds. Mia Moreno from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo secured third place by defeating Kaylee Rodriguez from Mission Veterans Memorial with a fall at 1:00.
Moving to the 114.0 weight class, Rozella Fadaie of Brownsville Veterans Memorial emerged triumphant over Tyler Rokosz of Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial in the first-place match, securing the victory with a fall at 3:34. Soley Vela from Mission Veterans Memorial clinched third place by defeating Yaritza Garcia from Rio Grande City with a fall at 2:09.
In the 120.0 weight class, Destiny Salinas of Mission Sharyland Pioneer dominated the first-place match against Daniella Garcia from Brownsville Veterans Memorial, securing the win with a fall at 0:32. Abeni Cuellar of Edinburg Economedes secured third place by defeating Paola Chavez from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo with a commanding 9-1 major decision.
Elektra Garces from Weslaco triumphed in the 126.0 weight class, defeating Elvia Davila from Mission Sharyland in the first-place match with a fall at 1:06. Amy Montoya of Rio Grande City Grulla secured third place with a thrilling victory over Andrea Aguilera from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo in sudden victory, prevailing 6-4….
