Schreiner University women wrestlers repeat as conference champs, earn accolades
The Schreiner University Women’s Wrestling team successfully defended their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Championship in Clarksville, Arkansas, on February 14, repeating as conference champions and also earning the Team Sportsmanship Award.
Jania Dunigan (131 lbs) was recognized as Freshman of the Year, and Coaches Tarkyia Mensah and Troy Jewell were again voted Coaching Staff of the Year.
“We couldn’t be prouder of these girls,” said Tarkyia Mensah. “They listen well, work hard, and believe in what we see in them. They pulled together and understood that each bout matters in the long run.”
Coaches named Symphanie Sampson (180 lbs) as the standout performer of the day. After placing 2nd last year, Sampson faced Lyon College in the finals, grabbing 1st place with a dominant 6-1 victory in a rematch with the wrestler who had beaten her just a month earlier.
In addition to being named Conference Champions as a team, Mountaineers with individual placements included:
103 lbs: Odelia Lopez – 1st
110 lbs: Prestejah Yockeman – 1st
117 lbs: Jaia Ashely – 1st | Marianela Garcia – 2nd
124 lbs: Lexys Basurto – 1st | Ileah Brown – 2nd | Kira Bufford – 3rd
131 lbs: Jania Dunigan – 1st | Sierra Snodgrass – 3rd
138 lbs: Brooke Wieczorek – 3rd
145 lbs: Azana King – 1st | Alexis Bailey – 3rd
160 lbs: Scarlett Snodgrass – 1st
180 lbs: Symphanie Sampson – 1st
207 lbs: Natalie Espinoza – 2nd
The Schreiner University Women’s Wrestling team repeat as conference champions.
Coach Mensah is encouraged by the team’s focus and growth as they go deeper into post-season competition.
“The ladies are showing that they’re just about ready for Regionals this coming weekend,” Mensah said.
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