Warrenton High School freshman wrestler Caelyn Hanff and Wright City High School sophomore wrestler Elizabeth Riggs both clinched spots in the girls state wrestling tournament with second and third …
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Warrenton High School freshman wrestler Caelyn Hanff and Wright City High School sophomore wrestler Elizabeth Riggs both clinched spots in the girls state wrestling tournament with second and third place finishes at this weekend's district tournament.
After winning all three of her matches in the first day of the district tournament Saturday, Hanff defeated Eldon High School wrestler Olivia Chapman 5-3 Sunday to clinch a spot in the state tournament. Hanff finished second in the 149-pound weight class. Holt High School wrestler Maria Slaughter pinned Hanff in the championship match. Hanff will face a third place finisher in another district in the first round of the state tournament.
Riggs won all three of her matches Sunday to place third in the 125-pound weight class. After losing her second match of the day Saturday, Riggs defeated Tipton High School wrestler Holly Parker to advance to the second day of the district tournament. Riggs won her first match Sunday to advance to the consolation semifinals. She notched a 4-2 win in the consolation semifinals over Liberty wrestler Elektra Lowe to clinch a spot in the state tournament. She pinned Nevaeh Smith to earn third place in the district tournament. She will face a second place finisher in another district in the first round of the state tournament.
Check the next edition of the Warren County Record for a full story on the district tournament.
