Sunkist Open, Oct 24
The Sunkist Open was a solid opener for three mustang women, Jennifer Nguyen, Brianne Barry and Liz Sera, who part of a 17 Canadian Women contingent at the top rated women’s event in Phoenix, Oct 24.
“Our girls wrestled tough, and were ready for the level of competition…. we lost some tough matches and won some tough matches – a positive learning experience overall,” said coach Dave Spinney. Jenn placed 5th in a highly competitive 51 kg weight class. Olympic champion Carol Huynh was upset by teammate Gen Hayley who also beat number one ranked Canadian, Jessica MacDonald (Brock). Jenn lost a close opener against MacDonald, and later was given the win by default when MacDonald pulled out of their 5th & 6th match. “We got some really good matches in,” said Jenn
Brianne was not able to break through the tie-up position against Whitney Conder (Gator WC), who placed 2nd and was a past Junior World champion. Conder kept her at bay and was able to neutralize Brianne’s attempt at leg shots with the whizzer position. Brianne had a strong second match winning 3-0, 5-0 against Jacquelyn Davis (Menlo College). Unfortunately, Brianne was eliminated when she dropped her 3rd match, 1-0 (Clinch), 2-2, 0-3 vs Trinity Plessinger (Sunkist Kids).
Liz lost two matches, but showed that she is able to score when offensive. The experience competing at this level is important as some of the close matches show that Liz it is not far this level.
Jenn Nguyen works the single leg to a scoring position (photo credit – Dave Spinney)
Jennifer Nguyen 51kg
- L 0-1 (Clinch), 0-1 vs Jessica MacDonald (Bondy), Brock
- W 5-3, 2-1 vs Katherine Fulp-Allen, NYAC
- L 2-0, 2-6, 0-3 Amy Whitbeck, Missouri Baptist
Brianne Barry 55kg – DNP/11
- L 1-4, 0-4 vs Whitney Conder, Gators Wrestling
- W 3-0, 5-0 vs Jacquelyn Davis, Menlo College
- L 1-0 (Clinch), 2-2, 0-3 vs Trinity Plessinger, Sunkist Kids
Liz Sera 59kg – DNP/9
- L 0-5, 0-6 vs Schuyler Brown, Gator Wrestling
- L 1-0, 0-1, 0-2 vs Nena Garcia, unattached
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