Dodge City Lady Demon Wrestling Team Dominates 6th Annual Ladycat Classic

On the final weekend before the Christmas Break, the Dodge City Lady Demon Wrestling Team emerged victorious at the 6th Annual Ladycat Classic.  The Lady Demons not only showcased their top of podium strength, but overall competitive team depth heading into the second half of the season. 

100 Weight Class – Elizabeth Ramirez (12-2)

Elizabeth Ramirez delivered an outstanding performance in the 100 weight class, claiming the 2nd place spot and contributing 20.5 crucial team points.

• Round 1: Elizabeth Ramirez defeated Peyton Hennes (Newton) with a decisive fall in just 1 minute and 19 seconds.

• Round 2: A swift victory followed as Ramirez secured a fall over Aubrey Montemeyor (Kapaun Mt. Carmel) in 32 seconds.
• Round 3: Ramirez continued her winning streak, pinning Ellie Ayres (Topeka Seaman) in 1 minute and 29 seconds.
• Championship Bracket: The intensity rose as Ramirez clinched victory in a tiebreaker against Lainie Galvan (Basehor-Linwood).
• 1st Place Match: Despite a hard-fought battle, Ramirez secured the 2nd position after a challenging match against Madalyn Riedinger (Gardner Edgerton).

105 Weight Class – Miranda Alvarez (12-3)

Miranda Alvarez showcased her wrestling prowess in the 105 weight class, earning a 3rd place finish and contributing 17.5 team points.

• Round 2: Alvarez dominated Daisy Mosso-Ramos (Lawrence) with a fall in just 1 minute and 4 seconds.
• Round 3: Miley Locke (Basehor-Linwood) faced a similar fate as Alvarez secured another fall in 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
• Quarterfinal: Alvarez continued her winning streak with a fall over Audry Johnson (Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail HS) in 1 minute and 54 seconds.
• Semifinal: A close match ended with Connie Burns (Shawnee Heights) winning by decision over Alvarez.
• 3rd Place Match: Alvarez rebounded with a decisive win by decision over Brookelyn Treaster (Newton) with a score of 6-3.

110 Weight Class – Ashley Alonso (15-0)

Ashley Alonso dominated the 110 weight class, securing 1st place and contributing a remarkable 25.5 team points.

• Round 1: Alonso showcased her skill with a fall over Avery Tilley (Shawnee Mission South) in 1 minute and 16 seconds.
• Quarterfinal: A strategic victory by decision over Isys Galindo (Pittsburgh) with a score of 9-5.
• Semifinal: Alonso continued her winning streak with a decisive decision over Autumn Wilson (Tonganoxie) with a score of 8-1.
• 1st Place Match: The championship was claimed as Alonso triumphed over Avery Hinojos (Newton) with a decision score of 7-3.

130 Weight Class – Ariana De La Rosa (14-2)

Ariana De La Rosa exhibited exceptional skills in the 130 weight class, securing 2nd place and contributing a significant 26.5 team points.

• Champ. Round 1: De La Rosa started strong with a fall over Alexis Kelly (Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail HS) in just 51 seconds.
• Champ. Round 2: Another quick victory ensued as De La Rosa secured a fall over Madison Johnson (Prairie View) in 50 seconds.
• Champ. Round 3: A strategic win by decision over Gracie Oppeau (Spring Hill) with a score of 7-1.
• Semifinal: De La Rosa continued her dominant performance with a fall over Isabel Reyes (Shawnee Heights) in 41 seconds.
• 1st Place Match: The championship eluded De La Rosa as Koti Best (Topeka Seaman) secured a fall in 1 minute and 26 seconds.

135 Weight Class – Hailey Ramos (11-3)

Hailey Ramos finished in 4^th place facing tough competition at the 135 class. 

• Round 1: Ramos made a strong statement with a victory by fall over Mariah Hainline (Washburn Rural) in just 2 minutes.

• Round 3: Continuing her impressive run, Ramos secured another win by fall, this time over Hannah Brown (Pittsburgh), in 3 minutes and 21 seconds.
• Quarterfinal: In a closely contested bout, Ramos triumphed over Maci Pearson (Olathe West) with a decision victory, earning a 5-3 score.
• Semifinal: Ramos dropped a tough match from Espie Almazan (Lewis Central), who won by fall in 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
• 3rd Place Match: Ramos engaged in a thrilling contest with Virginia Munoz (Emporia) in the 3rd place match. Munoz secured victory in sudden victory – 1 with a score of 3-1, and Ramos claimed 4th place.

140 Weight Class – Alejandra Delarosa (5-3)

Alejandra Delarosa wins final match to finish in 13^th place.

• Champ. Round 1: Delarosa received a bye in the first round.
• Champ. Round 2: Despite a valiant effort, Delarosa faced a tough opponent in Alex Marks (Gardner Edgerton), who secured a victory by fall in 1 minute and 48 seconds.
• Champ. Round 3: Delarosa faced another challenging bout, and Taisha Charles (Spring Hill) secured victory by decision with a score of 6-2.
• Semifinal: The tournament took a positive turn for Delarosa as she claimed victory by fall over Annika Taylor (Olathe Northwest) in 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
• 13th Place Match: Delarosa secured 13th place with a medical forfeit victory over Mackenzie Colgrove (Tonganoxie).

145 Weight Class – Yareli Garcia (13-2)

Yareli Garcia’s exceptional performances in the 145 weight class contributes to team points and 3^rd place finish.

• Round 1: Garcia started her campaign with a decisive victory by fall over MaLeah Montgomery (Lansing) in 1 minute and 51 seconds.
• Round 3: The momentum continued as Garcia secured another win by fall, this time over Makayla Conner (Silver Lake HS) in 42 seconds.
• Quarterfinal: Garcia faced Hailee Crosland (Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail HS) and secured victory by decision with a score of 2-0.
• Semifinal: Garcia falls to Avari Johnson (Leavenworth), who won by fall.
• 3rd Place Match: Garcia bounced back with a victory by fall over McKenna Haltom (Shawnee Heights) in 1 minute and 39 seconds, claiming 3rd place.

155 Weight Class – Liliana Arroyo Alba (11-2)

Liliana Arroyo Alba’s dominant performances in the 155 weight class complete a Championship run for the weekend.

• Round 1: Alba received a bye in the first round.
• Round 3: Alba begins her impressive run with a victory by fall over Yaneli Carranza (Emporia) in 1 minute and 41 seconds.
• Quarterfinal: The momentum carried on as Alba secured victory by fall over Haley Flores (Blue Valley Southwest) in 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
• Semifinal: Alba faced a tough challenge from Cianna Graves (Shawnee Heights) but emerged victorious by decision with a score of 7-6.
• 1st Place Match: Alba concluded the tournament in style, securing the championship with a victory by fall over Hannah Mott (Shawnee Mission Northwest) in 3 minutes and 35 seconds.

170 Weight Class – Erika Sandoval (9-6)

Erika Sandoval finishes in 10^th place after two consolation round victories.

• Round 2: Sandoval started the tournament strong with a victory by fall over Jules Althouse (Topeka Seaman) in 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
• Round 3: Despite facing tough competition from Jacqueline Goodman (Leavenworth), who won by fall in 5 minutes and 10 seconds, Sandoval showcased resilience.
• Cons. Round 1: Sandoval bounced back with a victory by fall over Mandy Perez (Olathe North) in 3 minutes and 34 seconds.
• Cons. Round 2: Sandoval secured victory by decision over Payton Knipp (Spring Hill) with a score of 4-3.
• 9th Place Match: Sandoval faced a challenging match in the 9th place match, ultimately falling to Maddie Burdick (Pittsburgh), who secured victory by fall in 4 minutes.

190 Weight Class – Naomi Orozco (13-3)

Naomi Orozco finishes in 5^th place.

• Round 1: Orozco started the tournament strong with a victory by fall over Jessa Pappas (Olathe West) in 36 seconds.
• Round 2: The momentum continued as Orozco secured another win by fall, this time over Sky Kelly (Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail HS) in 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
• Round 3: Orozco faced tough competition from Morgan Miller (Blue Valley Southwest), who secured victory by fall in 5 minutes and 45 seconds.
• Consolation Bracket: Orozco bounced back in the consolation bracket with a victory by fall over Gianna Redcorn (Kapaun Mt. Carmel) in 2 minutes and 46 seconds.
• 5th Place Match: Orozco concluded the tournament on a high note, securing 5th place with a victory by fall over Abagail Soppe (Topeka Seaman) in 26 seconds.

The Lady Demons finished as Team Champions with 173.5 points.  Shawnee Heights finished second with 145.0 points.  The 6A defending State Champions – Washburn Rural – finished in 4^th place with 111.0 points.  The home team – Basehor-Linswood – finished in 3^rd place.  The Lady Demons are now off until they host their home tournament at the United Wireless Arena on Saturday, January 6.