UPDATE: In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the PCM girls wrestling team split their four duals at the Woodward-Granger tournament on December 1, 2023. The Mustangs showcased their talent with standout performances, but faced tough competition from host Woodward-Granger and Dallas Center-Grimes.
Emma Beyer dominated the competition, finishing the night with a perfect record of 4-0. Hadley Millang also made headlines, securing three wins and achieving a remarkable pin in just 11 seconds. Overall, nine Mustangs won at least two matches, highlighting the team’s resilience and competitive spirit.
The Mustangs kicked off the tournament with a solid victory over Clarke, winning 42-23. In this match, the team capitalized on their opponents’ weaknesses, taking five of six forfeits while managing to secure two contested wins. Both Millang and Addison Fry excelled, winning their matches by fall at 135 and 115 pounds, respectively.
In a nail-biting contest against North Polk, PCM edged out the victory by criteria, thanks to six forfeit wins. Millang again displayed her prowess with a quick pin, while the Mustangs encountered challenges in contested matches.
However, the dual against Woodward-Granger proved to be a tougher battle, with PCM falling 28-48. The Mustangs struggled in contested matches, finishing 2-3 in forfeits. Wilkerson’s impressive pin at 155 pounds in just 17 seconds and Beyer’s 18-7 major decision win at 170 were highlights for PCM.
The final dual against Dallas Center-Grimes saw the Mustangs grappling to find their footing, resulting in a 60-18 loss. Millang was the sole bright spot, winning her match by fall in the first period. Despite the setbacks, Beyer and Courtney Cole took forfeits, but PCM struggled overall, finishing with only one contested win.
As the tournament wrapped up, Beyer’s standout performance, including three forfeit wins, and Millang’s impressive record of 3-1 with three pins, were key takeaways for the Mustangs. Other wrestlers like Wood, Kain, and Wilkerson also showed commendable resilience, finishing with 2-2 records.
WHAT’S NEXT: The PCM girls wrestling team will look to build on their experience from this tournament as they prepare for upcoming competitions. Fans and supporters are eager to see how this promising team develops as they strive for success in future duals.
Stay tuned for more updates on the PCM Mustangs as they continue their wrestling season!
