Varsity Girls Wrestling Begins Season

The Rams girls varsity wrestling team participated in two weekend events.

Friday Night in Newark Valley
The Lady Rams kicked off the weekend with a round-robin tournament in Newark Valley, facing strong competitors from mostly Section 4 teams.

• Rose Southwick fought hard, finishing with a 3-2 record and earning 5th place out of 10.
• Callie Butler also delivered a solid performance, ending the night with a 3-2 record and securing 5th place out of 9.

Saturday’s Lady Alexander Invitational
Early Saturday morning, the team hit the road again, departing at 6 a.m. for the Lady Alexander Invitational. Despite the challenging schedule, both athletes showed resilience.

• Callie Butler battled through the day, demonstrating her growth and determination despite a few setbacks. She finished 4th out of 9 competitors.
• Rose Southwick had an exceptional day, dominating her bracket and going undefeated with a 4-0 record to claim the top spot on the podium.

By the end of the weekend, both wrestlers achieved impressive results:

• Callie Butler: 6-4 overall record
• Rose Southwick: 7-2 overall record, including a championship win at the Lady Alexander Invitational.

Next up for the Lady Rams is their home event, the Clash at the Creek Girls’ Freestyle Event, on December 22.