Andrey Jimenez of Gallego Fine Arts Intermediate in the Sunnyside School District emerged victorious in the 93-pound bracket of the 2020 Mile High Challenge Middle School Invitational at Prescott Valley today.
Jimenez, wrestling for the Sunnyside Wrestling Academy, competed against boys en route to the title.
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An eighth grader, she beat Angel Serrano of Lauffer Middle School (also in the Sunnyside School District) by decision with a 4-0 score. The final placement:
- 1st Place – Audrey Jimenez of Sunnyside Wrestling Academy
- 2nd Place – Angel Serrano of Lauffer Middle School
- 3rd Place – Gabriel Ramirez of Aces Wrestling Academy
- 4th Place – Bergen Doolen of East Valley Wrestling Club
Jimenez, who trains at Sunnyside and the JET Sports Training facility, dominated the competition going 4-0 in the 93-pound bracket with two wins by fall and a 6-0 decision.
Here’s her results:
Opening round — Defeated Nathaniel Wine (Marana) by fall (1:39)
Quarterfinals — Defeated Chase Carter (Casteel) by decision (6-0)
Semifinals — Defeated Bergen Doolen (East Valley) by fall (:51)
Finals — Defeated Angel Serrano (Lauffer) by decision (4-0)
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