Riverton Hosts Girls Regional Wrestling

February 18, 2024

Molly Bornhoft had a Star Valley wrestler in a pinning combination - h/t Randy Tucker

The West Regional Girls Wrestling Tournament had 26 teams and over 200 wrestlers descend on Riverton High School last Friday and Saturday.

Rosie Smith worked a Kemmerer wrestler – h/t Randy Tucker

Star Valley won the team title with 189.5 points, with Pinedale second at 112.

Wind River made a strong showing as a Class 2-A school competing in an open division against Class 1-A through 4-A schools.

Jordan Nielsen worked for a takedown – h/t Randy Tucker

There were no Fremont County champions, but twin sisters Lacoda and Abriana Kiser of Shoshoni were runner-up at 140 and 145 pounds, respectively.

Naomi Johnson tried to escape a Kelly Walsh takedown – h/t Randy Tucker

Dubois 235 pound Aaliyah Martin was also runner-up.

Lily Hill worked for a pin – h/t Randy Tucker

Wind River qualified five girls for the state tournament next weekend in Casper. Shoshoni had a pair, Riverton one in Victoria Hatch and Lander had three girls advance.

Irelynn Campbell tried to escape a Rock Springs wrestler – h/t Randy Tucker

Shoshoni sophomore Brueklyn Truempler showed good promise in placing at state but suffered a shoulder injury and is now out for the season.

Cora Remacle of Wind River and Zoey Keller of Shoshoni at 105 pounds – h/t Randy Tucker

Girls Regional Wrestling Team Scores: 1. Star Valley 189.5, 2. Pinedale 112, 3. Kemmerer 86, 4. Evanston 85, 5. Green River 76, 6. Kelly Walsh 73.5, 7. Natrona County 72, 8. Wind River 66, 9. Lyman/Thermopolis 63, 11. Shoshoni 50, 12. Lander 42, 14. Greybull-Riverside 41, 15. Laramie/Powell 39, 17. Jackson Hole 31, 18. Cody/Dubois 22, 20. Big Piney/Lovell 21, 22. Mountain View, 23. Riverton 5, 24. Cokeville/Rocky Mountain/Wyoming Indian 0