Rising Seniors (C/O 2027)

MacKenzie Carder

​Mackenzie started wrestling as a youth and joined the Orange program as a 6th grader. She was the OHSAA state runner-up at 120 lbs and compiled a 44-2 record with 37 pins.  Kenzie was 2nd Ironman, 1st Findlay FIGHT, 1st Pioneer Classic, 1st Fear the Spear, 1st Sectionals and 1st Districts.  Additionally, Kenzie was also state runner-up at 110 lbs. as a freshman, compiling a 37-2 record in the process, winning five tournament titles. 

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

Nayleen Pajaro

Nayleen wrestled three matches as a sophomore before a season-ending injury.

Sydney Coe

First year in the program.

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.  As a sophomore at 140 lbs, she was 33-12 with 29 pins, winning a sectional title and placing 3rd at districts.  She finished 6th Ironman, 5th FIGHT, 3rd Pioneer Classic and 1st at Fear the Spear.  As a freshman 115-pounder, Alanna won 30 matches, was a regional runner-up and OHSAA state qualifier, with six wins over state placers, placing 2nd at the prestigious Findlay FIGHT. 

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As an 8th grader, Alanna placed 4th in OAC state and is a 2x 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.

Abbey Simmons

Abbey had a strong sophomore season at 135/140, winning 19 matches with 12 pins.  She won matches at Findlay's FIGHT and also claimed the title at the Marysville JV tournament.  As a freshman 115-pounder last year, she competed in four tournaments.  Abbey's off-season buy-in has been huge, attending camps and freestyle events consistently, and she qualified for Fargo 16 U Nationals as a member of Team Ohio.  Her sisters either wrestle or manage in our  school programs.

Jaiana Burrell

Jaiana won six matches (with three pins) as a sophomore and finished 2nd at the Marysville JV tournament.  She 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.

Paris Jamison

First year in the program.