On Monday, girls wrestling fans pack Humboldt High School gym for the Michelle Jensen Memorial Tournament. Due to injury, two Eagles weren’t in their singlets, but the purple and gold remained focused and turned in some fantastic individual performances.
Catherine Orozco earned another individual title in the 100 pound weight class after two swift wins by fall in a combined 64 seconds. In her final bout, she won a major decision over Kourtney King of South Central Calhoun. Orozco boasts a 15-3 record as she prepares for the Fort Dodge Girls Invite.
Keylyee Collins went 2-2 on the night and placed fifth. The 135 pounder secured wins over wrestlers from East Sac County and Humboldt.
Baylee Steig (145) placed fifth for Eagle Grove. She had two wins by fall and won her final match in 59 seconds.
At 170, Keeley Peterson won by fall over a South Central Calhoun wrestler. After losing a tough bout against Danica Diedrick of Humboldt, Peterson bounced back with another pin. She would take home fourth place after falling in the second period of her placement match.
As a team, the ladies tallied 59.5 points, good enough for an eighth place finish. Humboldt won their home tourney with a score of 148. Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Manson Northwest Webster tied for second with 135 points apiece.
