Photos: Dutch Grapple Well At Sectionals, Send A Pair To States
On Sunday, Jan. 14, the Guilderland girls’ wrestling team competed in the first-ever Section 2 sectional championships to qualify for the New York State Girls Invitational at the SRC Arena and Events Center in Syracuse on Jan. 26.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using her strength: Guilderland’s Angela Sakeria pushes down on the back of the neck of Niskayuna’s Eva Meshkov in the first round in the 114 pound class. Sakeria won 10-5 but fell in the next round.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking for help: Guilderland’s Jenna Curry stares at her coach as Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk’s Catalina Wheeler tries to put Curry on her back. Curry won 9-7 in the 120 pound first round match and finished eighth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Contemplating her next move: Guilderland’s Gabby Macasaddug lays on her stomach as she attempts to break the hold of Watervliet-Cohoes-Heatly’s Sophia Mixson in the 126 pound first round match. Macasaddug lost 4-2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Dominating: Guilderland’s Nadia Hawrylchak lays on top of Shaker-Colonie’s Mia Molano as she attempts to pin her in the 132 pound first round match. Hawrylchak won by pin in 3:20 then went on to finish third, qualifying her for the State competition.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hand battle: Guilderland’s Kiera Cushing locks her arms with Hadley-Lazerne’s Brianne Farrell in the first period of their 145 pound first round match. Cushing fell by pin in 2:26.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using her strength: Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy puts a hold on Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk’s Laelah Perea’s left arm as Kennedy attempts to put her opponent on her back in the 138 pound quarterfinal match. Kennedy won by pin in 2:52 then went on to finish second, qualifying her for the State competition.