Othello pair take first at Region IV girls tournament in Othello

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 Othello senior Emily Mendez makes her way back to the Mat Classic after taking the first-place spot at 110 on Saturday.

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.

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 Moses Lake’s Bianca Johnson looks to make up points, or secure a pin, in the third round of her finals bout against Othello’s Iyazely Barraza.

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 Quincy’s Shannon Workinger picked up the first-round pin against her opponent, Brenda Rios, to advance to the finals on Saturday afternoon at Othello High School.