Lady Pirates have four medalists in wrestling, while team cracks the top five in state

Matanzas sent four to the state championships.

  • By Ka'Deem Wynn
  • | 4:36 p.m. February 25, 2021
  • Palm Coast Observer
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Matanzas girls wrestling capped off another year by finishing in the top five at this year's state championships for third year in a row. The overall team finish was in part made by four Pirates who claimed podium spots on Feb. 23.

Riley White, a two-time state runner-up who had surgery in December to repair a bucket handle tear, finished second in the 117 division.

Nakeisha Marcellus who wrestled in the 222 division placed sixth.

Isabella Tietje, placed sixth respectively in the 134 division.

Morgan Morrison, a returning placer, finished sixth in the 162 division.

 

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