The Ballard women's wrestling team made history during their home dual tournament, earning the program's first dual victory in a hard-fought 7th place match against Saydel.  The Bombers showcased determination and growth throughout the night, competing against tough opponents and celebrating a milestone achievement for the program.

In the quarterfinal round, Ballard faced a strong Ankeny squad, falling 60-7.  Despite the loss, standout performances included Evelyn Faubus earning a commanding 13-4 major decision at 130 pounds and Sadie Ruby securing a 10-7 decision at 145 pounds.  Ankeny's depth and multiple forfeits ultimately sealed the match in their favor.

The Bombers rebounded in the consolation semifinal against Knoxville, where they fought valiantly but came up short in a 48-30 defeat.  Ballard's highlights included pins by Alivia Glenn at 125 pounds, Evelyn Faubus at 130 pounds, and Liberty Boettger at 135 pounds.  Sadie Ruby also added to her impressive day with a pin in 2:28 at 145 pounds.

The tournament concluded with Ballard's historic first dual victory, a narrow 30-27 win over Saydel.  Key contributors included Amelia Faubus and Aaliyah Buck earning forfeits at 110 and 115 pounds, respectively.  Alivia Glenn continued her strong showing, pinning her opponent in 4:44 at 120 pounds, and Esther Wilson secured another forfeit at 125 pounds.  Afton Holmes added another forfeit win at 140 pounds, and the team celebrated their first triumph with excitement and pride.

The Bombers are 1-5 overall.  Ballard will look to build on this momentum when they compete at the Ankeny Tournament on January 17 at 4:30 PM.

ANKENY RESULTS

100 lb Double Forfeit

105 lb Zoe Sullivan (Ankeny) over Amelia Faubus (Ballard) Fall 3:10

110 lb Lauren Watson (Ankeny) - OPEN

115 lb Bailey Meyer (Ankeny) - OPEN

120 lb Ayden Virchow (Ankeny) over Alivia Glenn (Ballard) Fall 3:44

125 lb Reagen Folkers (Ankeny) - OPEN

130 lb Evelyn Faubus (Ballard) over Bradlynn Virchow (Ankeny) Maj 13-4

135 lb Liz Makovec (Ankeny) over Liberty Boettger (Ballard) Fall 5:21

140 lb Haley Togba (Ankeny) over Afton Holmes (Ballard) Fall 1:30

145 lb Sadie Ruby (Ballard) over Reagan Stephenson (Ankeny) Dec 10-7

155 lb Ada McNulty (Ankeny) - OPEN

170 lb Sofia Romesburg (Ankeny) - OPEN

190 lb Aysia Moser (Ankeny) - OPEN

235 lb Kaylie Staples (Ankeny) - OPEN

KNOXVILLE RESULTS

100 lb Double Forfeit

105 lb Keelie Carter (Knoxville) - OPEN

110 lb Serenity Turner (Knoxville) over Amelia Faubus (Ballard) Fall 2:58

115 lb Alyssa McCreery (Knoxville) - OPEN

120 lb Esther Wilson (Ballard) - OPEN

125 lb Alivia Glenn (Ballard) over Brynlee Brooks (Knoxville) Fall 4:19

130 lb Evelyn Faubus (Ballard) over Laila Pedicini (Knoxville) Fall 3:51

135 lb Liberty Boettger (Ballard) over Cally Landis (Knoxville) Fall 5:03

140 lb Andie Branson (Knoxville) over Afton Holmes (Ballard) Fall 1:59

145 lb Sadie Ruby (Ballard) over Isabelle Sinnard (Knoxville) Fall 2:28

155 lb Maia Marvelli (Knoxville) - OPEN

170 lb Amiah Keith (Knoxville) - OPEN

190 lb Lilly Hummel (Knoxville) - OPEN

235 lb Mariah Ripperger, (Knoxville) - OPEN

SAYDEL RESULTS

100 lb Double Forfeit

105 lb Double Forfeit

110 lb Amelia Faubus (Ballard) - OPEN

115 lb Aaliyah Buck (Ballard) - OPEN

120 lb Alivia Glenn (Ballard) over Stella White (Saydel) Fall 4:44

125 lb Esther Wilson (Ballard) - OPEN

130 lb Haylee Sherman (Saydel) over Evelyn Faubus (Ballard) Fall 4:47

135 lb Colbie Tenborg (Saydel) over Liberty Boettger (Ballard) Fall 1:09

140 lb Afton Holmes (Ballard) - OPEN

145 lb Serena Thayer (Saydel) over Sadie Ruby (Ballard) Dec 6-3

155 lb Justus Buelow (Saydel) - OPEN

170 lb Double Forfeit

190 lb Double Forfeit

235 lb Rylie Scott (Saydel) - OPEN