Elite High School Wrestlers Compete for Inaugural Girls Triple Crown Award
The quest to crown the nation’s most dominant high school wrestlers continues as the Girls Triple Crown Award series progresses, with the Girls Beast of the East tournament – held December 18-19 – marking the completion of the second stage.
The Girls Triple Crown Award was established to honor exceptional female wrestlers who demonstrate championship caliber across three prestigious national events: the Women of Ironman, the Girls Beast of the East, and the Girls Powerade. These competitions represent the pinnacle of achievement in girls high school wrestling.
Girls Beast of the East Champions Crowned
The Girls Beast of the East saw a field of talented athletes vying for top honors. The following wrestlers emerged victorious in their respective weight classes:
- 100 – Brooklyn Henry (Wyoming Seminary)
- 105 – Jaclyn Bouzakis (Wyoming Seminary)
- 110 – Julia Horger (Conwell-Egan)
- 115 – Xuan Graham (Southern Lehigh)
- 120 – Marlee Solomon (Canon-McMillan)
- 125 – Neve O’Byrne (Garnet Valley)
- 130 – Willow White (South Dade)
- 135 – Abigail DeBerry (Stafford)
- 140 – Taina Fernandez (Archbishop Spalding)
- 145 – Violette Lasure (Chestnut Ridge)
- 155 – Ella Poalillo (High Point Regional)
- 170 – Ciyanna Okocha (Wyoming Seminary)
- 190 – Caroline Hattala (Quakertown)
- 235 – Giavonna Farrell-Byers (Howell)
Three Wrestlers Remain in Contention for Triple Crown Glory
Following successful showings at both the Women of Ironman and the Girls Beast of the East, three athletes are now poised to compete at this week’s Girls Powerade, remaining in contention for the coveted Girls Triple Crown. These athletes include:
- Marlee Solomon (Canon-McMillan), 120 lbs: A junior and Pennsylvania State Champion, Solomon is currently ranked No. 3 nationally by FloWrestling, with previous accolades including a second-place finish at both Fargo and Super 32.
- Taina Fernandez (Archbishop Spalding), 140 lbs: Ranked No. 1 nationally by FloWrestling, Fernandez boasts an impressive resume including three National Prep Championships, two Girls Beast of the East titles, three Fargo Championships, a Pan American Championship, a Super 32 Championship, and a World Championship.
- Violette Lasure (Chestnut Ridge), 145 lbs: A two-time Pennsylvania State Champion and also ranked No. 1 nationally by FloWrestling, Lasure has demonstrated her dominance with a Fargo Championship and a second-place finish at Super 32, in addition to her Girls Beast of the East victory.
The stakes are high as these exceptional athletes prepare for the final challenge. Should any of them secure a victory at the Girls Powerade, they will be presented with the Triple Crown award at the conclusion of the individual and team awards ceremony, cementing their legacy in girls wrestling history. For further details on the Girls Triple Crown Award and upcoming events, visit www.nwcaonline.com.
