Photos: Guilderland’s Kennedy Finishes Fourth In The State

On Friday, Jan. 27, Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy was one of over 200 female wrestlers to compete in the first-ever all girls New York State Public High School Athletic Association wrestling invitational. Kennedy competed in the 138-pound weight class where she finished fourth. Kennedy’s three wins were by pin.

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Taking her to the mat: Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy puts Windsor’s Aubrey Dixon to her stomach during the first period of the first round of the 138-pound match.

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Using her strength: Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy attempts to put Windsor’s Aubrey Dixon onto her back.

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The body isn’t supposed to bend like that as Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy lays on top of Windsor’s Aubrey Dixon and bends her left arm back in the 138-pound weight class match. Kennedy won by pin in 3:24 and finished fourth in the state.

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Down and out: Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy just about puts Windsor’s Aubrey Dixon shoulders to the mat in the second period.

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Spear! Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy and Lewiston-Porter’s Gwyneth Edwards both fall to the mat together during the first period of their 138-pound quarterfinal matchup.

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Messy hair: Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy tries to take down Lewiston-Porter’s Gwyneth Edwards as Kennedy loses her ponytail.

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Peeking in: As the referee peers in as Guilderland’s Aniella Kennedy puts Lewiston-Porter’s Gwyneth Edwards’ shoulders onto the mat in the first period.