Lady Cards wrestling team advances to regionals

Cameron Ferguson

Junior Vanessa Nnabiuke pins her opponent at the last home duel on Jan. 26.

The Lady Cards Varsity Wrestling Team may be small in number, but they know how to compete even at the 5A level.

At the 5A District 9 Tournament held in Wylie on Feb. 2, junior Sammy Brown and freshman Isabella Perez both finished as district runners up in their weight classes. Junior Vanessa Nnabiuke placed third in her division; therefore, all three ladies advanced to the regional tournament, which will be held in Anna on Feb. 11-12.

The team has competed in numerous duels throughout the season always placing in the top four and winning many of those matches with a pin.

The Lady Cards Wrestling Team is coached by Rick Gagarin.