Local girls wrestlers gear up for Tacoma Dome this weekend

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Othello’s Iyazely Barraza took down Moses Lake freshman Bianca Johnson in the finals bout at 115 on Saturday at the Region IV Tournament.

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Othello’s Alexis Monday picked up the win over Mead’s Kelsey Loeun in the third place match at 110 to secure her spot in the Tacoma Dome at the Mat Classic.

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Warden senior Aaliyah Escamilla will make her fourth-straight trip to the Mat Classic after placing second at regionals over the weekend.

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Othello senior Emily Mendez works to secure position against Sunnyside’s Alexxus Ramos in the finals of the 110 division.

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Othello’s Iyazely Barraza took the top spot in her division at regionals as the fifth-ranked wrestler looks to make her mark in the Tacoma Dome this weekend.

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Warden’s Alexia Hernandez secured her place at the Mat Classic, taking fourth at 135 pounds in the Region IV tournament at Othello High School over the weekend.

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Wahluke’s Laly Gonzalez secured her chance to represent the Warriors in Tacoma, taking third in the 155-pound division at the Region IV tournament in Othello.

Quincy’s Shannon “Ducky” Workinger grins after receiving her medal for her first-place finish in the 155 weight class at the Region IV girls tournament in Othello.
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Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Quincy’s Shannon Workinger works to force her opponent from Kennewick to the mat in the finals bout at 155 on Saturday.

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Quincy 155-pounder Shannon Workinger.

Casey McCarthy/Columbia Basin Herald Othello's Emily Mendez was a state finalist last season.