While the boys wrestling team took a week away from the mats, the Lady Dragon had a full week of duels and tournaments.  The MHS team was invited to compete at Skyline in Idaho Falls to duel with Skyline and Hillcrest, on Wednesday, February 5.  Over the weekend, Malad stood out in the Koral Sugiyama Classic tournament held in Pocatello.

Against Skyline, the Lady Dragons won a number of matches but ultimately fell to Skyline, going 24-36.  Malad flipped the script as they went up against Hillcrest, dominating 48-12.  The coaches commented, “It was a good night of wrestling with Braylee Price, Dezirae Haven,  Aubrey Shulz, and Cale Carter winning their matches.  

The MHS wrestling team continued their strong performance at their latest tournament, February 7-8, with multiple wrestlers earning top finishes and contributing significant points to the team’s overall effort. Malad took 3rd overall, just behind Thunder Ridge, and Eagle. Both are in the top 4 in the state. 

Leading the team were Dezirae Haven (132 lbs.) and Bella Smith (235 lbs.), both of whom captured first-place titles in their respective weight classes. Haven dominated her bracket, pinning all three of her opponents, including a decisive fall in the championship match against Bryn Beardoll of Eagle. Smith had an equally impressive showing, winning her final match by fall in just 54 seconds over Ashley Isom of Thunder Ridge.

Braylee Price (107 lbs.) finished as the runner-up, securing three falls before being pinned in the championship match by Tommy Stone of Eagle.  Aubrey Shulz (138 lbs.) earned a third-place finish, bouncing back from a semifinal loss to pin her last two opponents and secure a spot on the podium.  Bentley Oglesbee (114 lbs.), Bella McCullough (120 lbs.), and Cale Carter (185 lbs.) each placed fifth, showing resilience and determination in their respective brackets.

Serenity Brees (100 lbs.) fought hard and finished in sixth place, adding 3.0 points to the team’s tally.  Stella Merja (107 lbs.), Laney Coatney (114 lbs.), and Jenetta Jacaway (165 lbs.) competed valiantly but did not place.

Overall, Malad’s girls wrestling team put forth a commendable effort, with several athletes displaying grit and determination throughout the competition. With two champions and multiple podium finishes, the team continues to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with on the mat.

“It was a really good week of wrestling. We now have 2 weeks to get healed up and ready for Regionals that will be in Idaho Falls on Feb 21st -22nd.”