(Coralville, IA)- Day 1 of the Girls State Wrestling Championships is complete and Riverside has two wrestlers that have advanced to the semifinals and that much closer to the coveted top of the podium. First came the domination of top ranked Molly Allen at 125 lbs who has picked up three pins on her way to the semifinals. A returning state champion and predicted champion this year prior to the tournament, Allen has brought her sparring partner with her on the frontside of the brackets in 115 lb Carly Henderson.
Henderson picked up a tough 9-4 decision victory to cement her place in the semifinals.
Coach Taylor Frain loves what she sees from both these girls.
But what comes after a huge day of wrestling for two superstar Bulldogs?
Day 2 of wrestling begins at 10am on Friday with 100 lb weightclass. Carly Henderson will face Silvia Garcia-Vasquez of West Liberty in the semifinals at 115 lbs. Molly Allen will face Calista Rodish of Racoon River-Northwest at 125 lbs. Updates will be on 96.5 KSOM and KSOM Sports Facebook Page all day.
