Presbyterian College Women’s Wrestling Shines at Adrian Open
In an impressive display of talent and determination, the #5 ranked Presbyterian College women’s wrestling team sent 23 competitors to the Adrian Open, securing eight top-five finishes and a total of 65 wins on Sunday.
Highlights of the Competition
The tournament featured an unusually large lineup, showcasing 23 brackets. Notably, sophomores Chloe Dearwester and Carina Giangeruso, both recognized in national rankings within their weight classes, claimed first-place victories. Lilly Luttrell added to the team’s success with a silver medal, while five athletes earned bronze in their respective categories.
Building on their strong start to the season, the Blue Hose now hold a dual record of 3-0, alongside two individual titles after this tournament. Remarkably, the team recorded a combined 30 pins throughout the competition.
Key Performances
- Dearwester and Giangeruso excelled with a flawless combined record of 8-0, including three technical falls and two pins in the tournament.
- Dearwester triumphed in just 35 seconds against Gabriella Motz from Albion during the 110-pound championship, while Giangeruso, the team’s top finisher at last spring’s Nationals, won against North Central’s Grace Stem with a decisive 10-0 tech fall in the 138-pound class.
- Freshman Kaylie Hall demonstrated notable resilience in her bracket, securing six consecutive victories after an initial setback.
- Following a similar path, Lexi Fornshell fought back to claim bronze at 180 pounds, winning six matches following her first loss, concluding with a 68-second pin against Mount Union’s Lori Grimes.
- Rookie Elizabeth Donovan achieved five wins out of six encounters, earning a third-place finish in the 138-pound category, just behind Giangeruso.
- Junior Maddie Kubicki made a mark by pinning her Grand Valley State opponent in a mere 30 seconds to tool bronze in her weight class.
- Lilly Luttrell also had a strong showing, winning her first four matches, only to be defeated in the championship by Gannon’s Leyna Rumpler.
Detailed Results
103 A – Anna Ockerman: 3 wins, 2 losses (7th place)
- Defeated by Genesis Ramirez (Aurora) – Dec., 4-1
- Defeated Grace York (PC) – Dec., 4-0
- Defeated Annalise Maralit (PC) – Dec., 3-2
- Defeated by Jada Badayos-Chaves (Gannon) – Dec., 6-2
- Defeated Summer Batts (Lock Haven) – Fall, 2:01
110 A – Chloe Dearwester: 4 wins, 0 losses (1st Place)
- Defeated Natalia Morales (Schreiner) – TF, 10-0
- Defeated Ana Malovich (Grand Valley State) – Fall, 2:19
- Defeated Kaelani Shufeldt (North Central) – Dec., 6-4
- Defeated Gabriella Motz (Albion) – Fall, 0:35
117 A – Jenna Anderson: 4 wins, 2 losses (5th Place)
- Defeated by Grace Lashinsky (Lindsey Wilson) – TF, 10-0
- Defeated Elizabeth Palmer (Davenport) – TF, 10-0
- Defeated Jaden Evans (Lindsey Wilson) – TF, 10-0
- Defeated Icart Galumette (Delaware State) – TF, 10-0
- Defeated by Mikayla Garcia (North Central) – TF, 11-0
- Defeated Carleigh Czerneski (Adrian) – Injury
138 A – Carina Giangeruso: 4 wins, 0 losses (1st Place)
- Defeated Angelica Steffy (Adrian) – TF, 12-0
- Defeated Charlotte Gilfoil (Lock Haven) – Dec., 8-1
- Defeated Lynn Horn (North Central) – Dec., 4-1
- Defeated Grace Stem (North Central) – TF, 10-0
Conclusion
Presbyterian College’s women’s wrestling team made a significant impact at the Adrian Open, showcasing their skill and determination early in the season. With multiple podium finishes and individual titles, they are setting a strong trajectory as they continue through the competitive season.
