Jackson Memorial Leads the Way in the Girl Shore Conference Tournament Finals

The Girl Shore Conference Tournament finals showcased some electrifying action, with Jackson Memorial leading the charge in the finals matchups. The squad brought their A-game, securing several pins and decisions, and proving they are a force to be reckoned with in women’s wrestling.

Match Highlights

The finals kicked off with a 7-3 decision for Madison Rucci (Jackson Memorial) over Nola Allen (Marlboro) at 100 lbs, giving Jackson Memorial the early lead. The action continued with Ava Bonilla (Jackson Memorial), who secured a dominant pin at 4:55 over Danielle Silva De Jesus (Long Branch), showing off her pinning skills.

In the 114 lbs final, Kylie Gudewitz (Howell) came out on top with a 10-0 major decision over Marlowe Donato (Jackson Memorial), but Jackson Memorial bounced back with Jada Figueroa (120 lbs) securing a victory via forfeit over Maeve Witte (Freehold Township).

Briana Dugo (126 lbs) continued the momentum for Jackson Memorial with a quick pin in just 0:49 over Sophie Sharp (Ocean Township). At 132 lbs, Sophie Babineau (Manalapan) earned a pin in 2:00 over Nariah Miles (Montgomery).

The action was heated at 138 lbs, where Sophia VanSplinter (Central Regional) pinned ElleCe McGinley (Jackson Memorial) in 1:11, adding some drama to the finals.

Freehold Township's Rosabella Kearns pulled off a Sudden Victory at 145 lbs, taking the win 3-0 against Charlize Schlam (Point Pleasant Boro), while Thea Rowland (Middletown South) clinched the 152 lbs final with a pin at 1:50 over Brigid Hatton (Red Bank).

The 165 lbs finals saw Liliana Alicea (Central Regional) take the win by forfeit over Emily Breen (Point Pleasant Boro), while Lakewood's Daniela Palacios pinned Morayo Illori (Howell) in 5:26 at 185 lbs.

Finally, Giavonna Farrell Byers (Howell) finished the finals strong with a 4-1 decision over Perla Castillo (Lakewood) in the 235 lbs final.

Final Team Score:

• Jackson Memorial: 4 Titles

• Howell: 2 Titles

• Middletown South: 1 Title

• Freehold Township: 1 Title

• Central Regional: 2 Titles

• Lakewood: 1 Title

• Manalapan: 1 Title

  
  

Finals Box Score:

100 lbs Madison Rucci (Jackson Memorial) — Decision 7-3 Nola Allen (Marlboro)

107 lbs Ava Bonilla (Jackson Memorial) — Pin 4:55 Danielle Silva De Jesus (Long Branch)

114 lbs Kylie Gudewitz (Howell) — Major Decision 10-0 Marlowe Donato (Jackson Memorial)

120 lbs Jada Figueroa (Jackson Memorial) — Forfeit Maeve Witte (Freehold Township)

126 lbs Briana Dugo (Jackson Memorial) — Pin 0:49 Sophie Sharp (Ocean Township)

132 lbs Sophie Babineau (Manalapan) — Pin 2:00 Nariah Miles (Montgomery)

138 lbs Sophia VanSplinter (Central Regional) — Pin 1:11 ElleCe McGinley (Jackson Memorial)

145 lbs Rosabella Kearns (Freehold Township) — Sudden Victory 3-0 Charlize Schlam (Point Pleasant Boro)

152 lbs Thea Rowland (Middletown South) — Pin 1:50 Brigid Hatton (Red Bank)

165 lbs Liliana Alicea (Central Regional) — Forfeit Emily Breen (Point Pleasant Boro)

185 lbs Daniela Palacios (Lakewood) — Pin 5:26 Morayo Illori (Howell)

235 lbs Giavonna Farrell Byers (Howell) — Decision 4-1 Perla Castillo (Lakewood)

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