Hamilton County was well-represented at the first-ever Indiana vs. Illinois Girls Classic Duals, which took place Sunday at Mooresville High School. Illinois won this inaugural meet by the score of 42-36.
Hamilton Heights had four girls represent the Huskies and the Hoosier State. Senior Samera Henson won the 113-pound match by fall. At 120 pounds, freshman Zoe Pugh was involved in a close match that was tied with five seconds left, but her opponent scored to win 4-2. Senior Jayla Logan (at 126) and Emilia Rodriguez (at 132, wrestling up two weight classes) both lost by pin. Noblesville’s 138-pound sophomore Brooke Butler also competed in the match, dropping a tough match after a hard-fought battle.
Hamilton Heights head coach Gary Myers coached the team. Noblesville coaches Andrew Fleener, Adam Metzler and Tim Blevins assisted, as did Huskies coaches Bruce O’Neal and Kolton Myers.