LADY SILVER KNIGHTS ARE STRONG AT HOME

Tournament of Knights: Severance Girls Wrestling Shines at Home

This past weekend, Severance High School hosted the Tournament of Knights, bringing 19 teams together for an electrifying day of high-stakes competition. The Lady Silver Knights battled hard, taking fifth in the team race while showcasing individual brilliance across the board. Here’s the breakdown of an unforgettable home tournament:

The Podium Finishers: Leading the Way

Eila Schultz (130 lbs): Champion

Eila Schultz was absolutely dominant, claiming the top spot in her bracket with two emphatic wins.

• Quarterfinal: Advanced via forfeit.

• Semifinal: Took control early and pinned Savannah Spadi (Standley Lake) in just 1:50, setting the tone for the finals.

• 1st Place Match: Faced Zuri Saunders (Cheyenne Central) and delivered another commanding performance, securing a fall in 2:42 to earn gold.

Eila’s technique and aggression were on full display, making her the standout of the tournament.

Alisa Gonzales (170 lbs): Runner-Up

Alisa Gonzales powered her way to the finals with a mix of strength and skill, ultimately finishing second in a stacked bracket.

• Quarterfinal: Outlasted Carly Larsen (Strasburg) in a high-scoring battle, winning 15-11 by decision.

• Semifinal: Wasted no time against Addyson Wolver (Mead), pinning her in just 1:46 to advance to the finals.

• 1st Place Match: Fell to Anabelle Gerrard (Loveland), who remains undefeated on the season, by fall in 1:30.

Alisa’s grit and determination made her a fan favorite throughout the tournament.

Nevaeh Odegaard (125 lbs): Fourth Place

Nevaeh Odegaard fought through a tough bracket to earn fourth, picking up two impressive wins along the way.

• Quarterfinal: Pinned Ashlyn Corley (Standley Lake) in 2:42, showing her knack for big moments.

• Semifinal: Fell to Grace Sierra (Mead) by fall in 1:37.

• Consolation Semi: Rebounded with a quick 1:38 pin over Kaycee Vaad (Poudre).

• 3rd Place Match: Faced Ashlyn Corley again but fell short, losing by fall in 2:26.

Allison Wilson (235 lbs): Fourth Place

Allison Wilson showed resilience in a competitive field, fighting her way to fourth place.

• Quarterfinal: Received a bye.

• Semifinal: Fell to Soledad Luchman (Standley Lake) by fall in 30 seconds.

• Consolation Semi: Bounced back with a pin in 2:22 over teammate Reese Rose.

• 3rd Place Match: Fell to Abby Lapp (Arapahoe) by fall in 1:24.

Other Performances: Battling for Every Point

• Addyson Duran (120 lbs): Picked up an 11-2 major decision in the consolations over Linda Rodriguez (Poudre) before falling to Autumn Kulpa (Strasburg).

• Alivia Gonzales (145 lbs): Placed fifth with a medical forfeit win after tough matches against Frances Bralish (Holy Family) and Alyee Johnson (Florence).

• Austyn Mitchell (155 lbs): Took sixth with three pins, including a quick 25-second fall in her opening match against Camya Speer Schneider (Poudre).

• Reese Rose (235 lbs): Finished sixth, showing grit throughout her matches, including a 3:21 battle against Maya Guzman (Standley Lake).

Takeaways from the Tournament

The Tournament of Knights was a showcase of the depth, talent, and heart of Severance Girls Wrestling. Hosting 19 teams and placing fifth in the team race is no small feat, and the Lady Silver Knights proved they can compete with the best.

The Severance community turned out in full force to support their team, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. This tournament was more than just a competition—it was a statement. The Lady Silver Knights are here, and they’re ready to take their success to the next level.

Stay tuned, because this team’s story is just beginning. Go Knights!