Holmen Girls Wrestling Battles Tough Opponents
Dual 1: Holmen 21 - Apple Valley 48
Dual 2: Holmen 21 - Hastings 47
Apple Valley proved to be a dominant force in this matchup, winning nine of the 13 contested bouts. Holmen wrestlers secured a few key victories, highlighted by pins from Aini Anderson (106 lbs) and Haley Dezelske (112 lbs), each finishing their matches in under a minute. Peyton Kratochvill had a hard-fought 9-7 decision victory at 136 lbs, showing resilience against tough competition.
Despite these wins, Apple Valley controlled the upper weights, with standout performances from Esperanza Calvillo (170 lbs) and Lily Wolke (190 lbs), who both earned bonus-point victories. Holmen forfeited the 235-lb match, adding to Apple Valley’s margin.
Holmen faced another tough challenge against Hastings, who also capitalized on their lineup depth. Holmen’s Aini Anderson (106 lbs) stayed perfect on the night, securing her second pin in as many matches. Peyton Kratochvill (130 lbs) was equally impressive, pinning her opponent in just over a minute. A highlight came at 190 lbs, where Avalee Euler delivered a stunning upset over Hastings’ Lily Watts, ranked #6 in Minnesota, with a pin late in the match.
Hastings relied on consistent performances from wrestlers like Dairiyanah Kelly (112 lbs) and Mia Miller (170 lbs), both earning falls to help seal the team victory.
Standout Performances
- Aini Anderson: Went 2-0 with two first-period pins, dominating her opponents at 106 lbs.
- Peyton Kratochvill: Delivered two victories, including a decisive fall in the Hastings dual.
- Avalee Euler: Pulled off a big upset at 190 lbs, pinning a state-ranked opponent in Lily Watts.
Looking Ahead
Holmen will return to action on Tuesday, December 17, as they host Milton for a scramble. This will be a great opportunity for the team to build momentum and continue their strong individual performances.
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