Eagle women’s wrestling finds success at Mesa Open

By Whitley Reder

The CSC women’s wrestling team struggled starting off their season against the NCAA third-ranked Colorado Mesa Mavericks in a dual match last Friday, followed by the Colorado Mesa Open last Saturday, in Grand Junction.

CSC struggled during the dual against the Mavericks, and only earned 3 team points.

However, the Eagles found success during the Mesa Open the next day. Heavyanne Robles-Wright, freshman of Las Cruces, New Mexico, at 109 lbs, and Lila Bloomer, freshman of Callaway, at 170 lbs, both earned runner-up.

Isabell Ortiz, freshman of Lakin, Kansas, finished third overall during the open.

“All I knew was I had to be at my best for my team during dual,” Ortiz said, “The next day for the open, I just wanted to show that I can compete at the higher level.”

Ortiz won her first match by decision, 10-4. Then proceded to fight through to the consolation match where she took third.

Kamila Montenegro, junior of Las Vegas, Nevada, started Saturday off with a win, 7-4. Her second match ended up in a loss but returned to the mat to pin her remaining opponent. 

“I did a lot of learning this weekend”, said Montenegro, “I wrote down all of my mistakes and have a lot to work on, which I am excited to showcase for our next competition”. 

The Eagles will compete again Nov. 18 in Minot, North Dakota, with three duals between Friday and Saturday.