Girls can wrestle too, Sophia Smith says

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Sophia Smith wrestles for Cougar Wrestling and says girls can wrestle too.
John Hernandez | Miner

San Manuel Miner

Sophia Smith from Oracle traveled to Camp Verde, Ariz. to wrestle in the All-Girls Club Wrestling Championship tournament. She wrestled in the 50-60 pound elementary division. After drawing a bye in the first round, she pinned her opponent, a girl from Laveen, Ariz. in 15 seconds. She pinned her second opponent in one minute and 15 seconds. In the championship match Sophia wrestled a girl from Nevada. While leading 11 to 2, she was able to pin her opponent at the two minute and thirty-second mark. Sophia was not only the Champion in her division but she was named Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.

Sophia wrestles for Cougar Wrestling in Oracle coached by Gilbert Rodriguez.

John Hernandez (785 Posts)

John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.


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