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2023 Girl's Team Preview Growing Teams

By Wrestleutah.com, 11/06/23, 8:00AM MST

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Team Previews

These are the growing teams in Utah this year. These are only the teams that had coaches send in their projected line-ups! Many of these do not include newer athletes this season. 

6A Teams

Riverton

Riverton’s women’s team has a number of experienced wrestlers returning to improve on their state appearances from last year. Their state qualifiers and placers are as follows:

  • Mina Trinh (105 lbs., Jr.), state placer: Trinh is a returning state placer who is looking to improve on her 5th-place finish from last year
  • Bella Butterfield (110 lbs., Sr.), state placer: Butterfield is a returning state placer who is looking to improve on her 4th-place finish from last year.
  • Jacey Hilton (115 lbs., Sr.): Hilton is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Isabella Reese (130 lbs., Jr.): Reese is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Amber Cruz (140 lbs., Jr.): Cruz is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Elena Holker (145 lbs., Sr.): Holker is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Amanda McCabe (155 lbs., Sr.): McCabe is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Avery Larsen (170 lbs., Sr.): Larsen is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Abby Elliott (235 lbs., Sr.): Elliott is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.

Alongside the veterans, Riverton will have a number of newcomers this season. All lead by former Riverton wrestlers, Becca Hamilton as their coach.

This team is excited for the season with their team mixed with veteran and new wrestlers.

Roster: 

100: Katelynn Miller (So.)

105: Mina Trinh (Jr.)

115: Bella Butterfield (Sr.) & Jacey Hilton (Sr.)

120: Aliyah Melgoza (So.)

125: Robbilyn Lindwell (So.)

135: Isabella Reese (Jr.)

145: McKenzie Thygerson (So.)

155: Amber Cruz (Jr.)

170: Elena Holker (Sr.)

190: Amanda McCabe (Sr.) & Braylynn Bevan (So.)

235: Avery Larsen (Sr.) & Abby Elliott (Sr.)

Layton

With a 6th place finish as a team last season, Layton Lancers are looking to improve on their success. They have a number of returning state qualifiers to help them climb the ranks. These wrestlers include:

  • Marlie Rigby: A senior was a runner up in state last season.
  • Brooke Fuller: A senior state qualifier.
  • Erin Fuller: A senior state runner up.
  • Ellie Whitworth: A junior state qualifier.
  • Kajyah Lyons: A senior state qualifier.
  • Olivia Biscaro: A senior state qualifier.

Under direction of coach Mark Fenwick, the Lady Lancers are excited to use their experience to move up in the team rankings at state.

Roster:

110: Marlie Rigby (Sr.)

115: Brooke Fuller (Sr.)

120: Erin Fuller (Sr.)

140: Ellie Whitworth (Jr.)

170: Kajyah Lyons (Jr.)

235: Olivia Biscaro (Sr.)

Pleasant Grove

  • Hallie Hansen (115 lbs., Sr.), 5th in state: Hansen is a returning state placer who is looking to improve on her 5th-place finish from last year.
  • Ari Bustamante (125 lbs., Jr.): Bustamante is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Anna Camay (155 lbs., Jr.): Camay is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Leena Lacayo (155 lbs., Sr.), 4th in state: Lacayo is a returning state placer who is looking to improve on her 4th-place finish from last year.
  • Addie Hilton (170 lbs., Jr.): Hilton is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Meghan Butts (170 lbs., Jr.): Butts is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year. She is a tough and physical wrestler who is difficult to move.
  • Emillya Peeler (235 lbs., Jr.): Peeler is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.
  • Mell Fabal (235 lbs., Jr.): Fabal is a returning state qualifier who is looking to make a big jump this year.

The team is under the direction of Coaches Cali Davis and Catherine Carranza. Davis has a long history helping the women’s program at Pleasant Grove. Carranza is a newcomer from California looking to help the team thrive this season.

The Pleasant Grove High School girls wrestling team is excited for the upcoming season. They are confident that they can achieve their goals and make a name for themselves in the state.

Roster:

115: Hallie Hansen (Sr.)

120: Preslee Cook (So.)

125: Ari Bustamante (Jr.) & Savanna Rode (Sr.)

155: Anna Camay (Jr.) & Leena Lacayo (Sr.)

170: Addie Hilton (Jr.) & Meghan Butts (Jr.)

235: Emilya Peeler (Jr.) & Mell Fabal (Jr.)

Weber

Weber high school has a few returning state qualifiers and a state champion this season. They look forward to another chance to battle with the 6A competition.

  • Aleena Navarrete: A junior returning state champion.
  • Hannah Bingham:  A junior that took 6th in state.

Coached by Brad Hess,  this team is still new and looking to make a name for themselves in the state.

Roster:

105: Naomi Luu (Sr.)

115: Aleena Navarrete (Jr.)

125: Hannah Bingham (Jr.)

145: Addison Grant (Jr.)

155: Aniston Trussell (Jr.)

Farmingtion

Farmington girl's wrestling is going through a building phase. They are hopeful to get a good group of new wrestlers in this year to up their numbers. They have two state qualifiers returning on that placed 4th in state this past year. They are looking to improve on last year's state performance.

Roster:

170lbs Lydia Frandsen (SR)

190lbs DenTallia Betoney (JR)

5A Teams

West Jordan

With 8 returners, West Jordan is looking forward to their strongest starting numbers, so far. Several girls have also shown interest in joining the team and Coach Lloyd is hopeful to have a close to full line-up which we haven't had in the past. We also look forward to competing in a new region and are excited for the upcoming season.

Returning athletes are:

  • Alyssa Vest, 11th Grade, 2023 State Qualifier
  • Riley Dallof, 11th Grade, 2023 State Qualifier
  • Giovana Silva, 11th Grade, 2023 State Qualifier
  • Trysten Bingham, 12th Grade
  • Arianna Strong, 11th Grade, 2023 State Qualifier
  • Tiana Robison 2023, 12th Grade, State Qualifier
  • Ashtynn Christopherson, 10th Grade
  • Cecilia Garcia 2023, 12th Grade, State Qualifier

Roster:

115: Alyssa Vest (Jr.)

120: Riley Dallof (Jr.)

125: Giovana Silver (Jr.) & Trysten Bingham (Sr.)

140: Arianna Strong (Jr.) 

145: Tiana Robison (Sr.)

190: AShtynn Christopherson (So.)

235: Cecilia Garcia (Sr.)

Alta

With a lot of seasoned talent returning this year, Alta High is excited to grow its younger members into the state placers that've come before them. Starting from just one wrestler in 2019, this team has been growing and building ever since!

Roster:

100: Khloe Van Valkenberg (So.)

115: Riley Levin (So.)

125: Kaylee Chesnut (Jr.)

155: Ava Collier (Sr.)

170: Adriana Rodabaugh (So.) & Madi Schuck (Sr.)

190: Ava Semchuck (Sr.)

Hillcrest

The Hillcrest girls wrestling team is looking to build on its success from last year, when they finished 6th in the state. The team is led by a strong group of returners, including:

  • Antonia Ingabire (105 lbs.): Ingabire is a returning state placer who is looking to improve on her third-place finish from last year. 
  • Eva Zimmerman (110 lbs.): Zimmerman is the defending state champion. 
  • Eliza Zimmerman (120 lbs.): Zimmerman is the defending state champion. 
  • Emilie Mower (125 lbs.): Mower is a returning state placer who is looking to improve on her 5th-place finish from last year. 
  • Lilly Hutchings (130 lbs.): Hutchings is a three-time state qualifier who is looking to make her first podium appearance this year. 
  • Alei'a Baarsma (135 lbs.): Baarsma is a two-time state qualifier who is looking to make her first podium appearance this year. 
  • Hailey Pedersen (140 lbs.): Pedersen is a three-time state qualifier who is looking to make her first podium appearance this year.
  • Eleni Nonu (145 lbs.): Nonu is a returning state placer who is looking to improve on her 6th-place finish from last year. 

The Hillcrest girls wrestling team is under the direction of Coach Nicholas Pappas. He is a positive  force and an advocate for girls wrestling. 

The Hillcrest girls wrestling team is excited for the upcoming season. They are confident that they can achieve their goals and make a name for themselves in the state.

Roster

100: Katie Zimmerman (Fr.)

105: Antonia Ingabire (Jr.)

110: Eva Zimmerman (So.)

120: Eliza Zimmerman (Jr.)

125: Emilie Mower (Jr.)

130: Lilly Hutchings (Sr.)

135: Alei'a Baarsma (Jr.)

140: Hailey Pedersen (Sr.)

145: Eleni Nonu (So.)

Springville

Springville has a number of returning state qualifiers and state placers.

  • Hotaia Valeti- state champion
  • Emri Mortimer- state runner-up
  • Hayley Harris - state runner-up
  • Ariana Brimhall - placed 5th in state

This team will have a number of returners and some newer wrestlers that will all be contending for qualifying and placing at state.

Roster: 

105: Emri Mortimer (Jr.)

115: Ariana Brimhall (Jr.)

120: Kayley Winder (Jr.)

145: Brooke Gehring (So.) & Heather Weakley (So.)

155: Hotaia Valeti (Sr.) & Hayley Harris (Sr.)

Skyline

Skyline high school will begin this season with three returners and are projecting a group of newcomers.

With new head coach John Robbins, this team is looking to grow and improve.

Roster:

125lbs Rosalie Neville (SR) & Annalise Allen (SR)

140lbs Melody Kirby (JR)

Roy

Roy has two returning state qualifiers in Chloe Colvin and Alyssa Martin. They are looking to add a number of new combers to the team to fill out their roster.

Coach Trisha Blackner is working hard to help these ladies improve and thrive this season.

Roster:

105lbs Alyssa Martin

170lbs Chloe Colvin

Spanish Fork

Head Coach: Joseph Hernandez

Roster:

135lbs Sage Ross (SO)

4A Teams

Green Canyon

Green Canyon will start this season with a number of returning state qualifiers and placers. The state placing wrestlers are:

  • Onnika Christensen: placed 5th in state
  • Gracie Blake: placed 3rd in state
  • Jorilyn Herzog: state runner-up

Coach Mindy Blake is looking forward to growing the team in numbers and continue to climb the team rankings after their 4th place team finish.

Roster:

110: Onnika Christensen (Sr.)

120: Zoe Brown (So.)

130: Gracie Blake (Sr.) & Addison Hills (So.)

155: Sadie Olson (So.)

170: Jorilyn Herzog (Sr.)

190: Emily Cantwell (Jr.)

Snow Canyon

Snow Canyon has a new coach this year in Trent Wilson and he is excited about this coming season. He will have two returning state placers with Nia Hagler and Payton Graham both finishing in second. They are both looking to claim that state title this season.  

Roster:

110: Aniya-Noel Blake (Sr.)

115: Faith Quinlan (Sr.)

125: Lydia White (Jr.)

135: Nia Hagler (So.)

140: Jeanine Field (Jr.)

145: Destiney Pelton (Fr.)

155: Payton Graham (So.)

170: Megan Allred (Sr.)

190: JamieLyn Gordon (Fr.) & Jessica Jackson (Fr.)

235: Gizelle Hernandez (Jr.)

Payson

Payson girl's wrestling will have a number of returners this year. All four state qualifiers will be back this season with Hinkley Blanco leading the pack with a 3rd place finish.

Head Coach: Joseph Hernandez

Roster:

100lbs Jakelle Marvin (SO)

105lbs January Langston (SR)

125lbs Ximena Guzman (JR)

135lbs Hinckley Blanco (SR)

Hurricane

Head Coach: Courtney English

Roster:

155lbs Alyssa Mccallson (SO)

3A Teams

Richfield

Richfield high school is going to have a number of returners this year with three state placers to lead the team. Those placers are:

  • Sydnee Christensen: 5th in state
  • Summerlynn Mikesell: 4th in state
  • Kueni Douglas: 3rd in state

Roster:

120: Kaydence Udy (Sr.) & Jaylee Hopper (So.)

125: Destree Bentley (Fr.) & Saydee Tucker (So.)

130: Breanna Nielsen (So.)

135: Danica Patey (Jr.)

140: Allyssa Camden (Jr.)

155: Sydnee Christensen (Jr.)

170: Summer Mikesell (So.) & Izzy Bravo (Jr.)

190: Kueni Douglas (Sr.)

235: Jessica Arias (So.)

Juan Diego

Juan Diego will start out the season with two returning state placers with senior Sky Hanna who took 3rd and senior Ximena Torales who took 6th. 

Head Coach: Zach Petereit

Roster:

115lbs Tiffany Nguyen (FR)

120lbs Sky Hanna (SR)

125lbs Ximena Torales (SR)