Sophomores

Ali Walton

In her first season, Ali won three matches at 105 in a back-up role.  She competed at the Citrus Duals, Pioneer Classic and Whetstone Classic.  Ali has had an amazing off-season, winning the Dublin freestyle qualifier, then finishing 2nd at the Marysville qualifier.  She followed this up with a 3rd place at U14 freestyle state.

Bella Ndinga Mbappe'

Bella started wrestling for the Olentangy Fire Middle School club in 7th grade, finishing both regular seasons undefeated and as OAC state runner-up both years.  She moved to northeast Ohio and Walsh Jesuit HS for her freshman year and had an outstanding season, finishing 42-7 and 4th in the state at 115 lbs.  Along the way, she won sectional and regional titles.  

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In freestyle, Bella has twice competed for Team Ohio in U16 Nationals (Fargo), making the bloodround this past summer at 118 lbs.  She has wrestled on national dual teams and competed all over the country. Her dad also wrestled.

Mackenzie Carder

Mackenzie started wrestling as a youth and joined the Orange program as a 6th grader; she has built an impressive resume entering her sophomore season.  She was the OHSAA state runner-up at 110 lbs. as a freshman, compiling a 37-2 record in the process.  Carder was also the champion at Findlay's FIGHT, Desales, the Pioneer Classic and Columbia, as well as winning sectionals and placing 2nd at regionals.

In freestyle, Kenzie finished 4th in U16 Nationals in Fargo, earning All-American status.  Additionally, she placed 7th at the U17 World Team Trials and has won countless USAW Regional titles, both at the U16 and Junior levels.  As a middle schooler, she was a 2x OAC runner-up.   Carder has a sister and four brothers in the Orange wrestling program.

Jeysa "Stefanie" Felix Estafani

Stef won two matches in her first year in the program.  She competed in Desales Classic, Pioneer Classic and the Citrus Duals.  She is an excellent teammate and ready to make a jump this season.

Morgan Larivee

This is Morgan's first year in the program.  She plays soccer for the Pioneers in the fall.

Eden Morrison

Eden came to us from the competition cheer team and immediately took to the sport.  She placed 4th at the Desales Classic and won three matches.  Eden has had a busy off-season, working hard in the weight room and on the mat; she saw her first freestyle action at the Dublin qualifier.  Her brother, Evan, wrestled for the boys team.

Abbey Simmons

Abbey wrestled in 8th grade for the Trailblazers and won five matches as a freshman 115-pounder last year.  She competed in four tournaments as a ninth grader, including the national-level Findlay FIGHT.  Abbey's off-season buy-in has been huge, attending camps and freestyle events consistently.  Her sisters either wrestle or manage in our youth and middle school programs.

Alanna Smith

Alanna has been wrestling since she was five years old, and has been in the Orange program since 7th grade when she competed for Olentangy Fire.  She followed it up as an 8th grader for Orange Trailblazers, placing 4th in OAC state.  As a freshman 115-pounder, Alanna won 30 matches, was a regional runner-up and OHSAA state qualifier.  As a ninth-grader, she had six wins over state placers, placing 2nd at the prestigious Findlay FIGHT.  A member of Team Ohio, she won a match at U16 Nationals in Fargo, ND.  She has had a busy spring and summer on the mats, and it will show this winter.

Ava Weber

Second year in the program

Jasmine Kaur

Jasmine joined the wrestling team in ninth grade  and won five matches in her first year on the mat.  She competed in multiple tournaments and looks to elevate her game during sophomore year.

Jaiana Burrell

Jaiana started wrestling as a freshman and won five matches while finishing 2nd at the Desales Classic and 6th at Whetstone Invitational.  She came close to capturing her first career title at Desales with a double OT loss.