By Will Smith and Tim Firla – Entertainment Editors

Freshman Selena Batres recently made history by becoming the became the 100 pound girls state wrestling champion.

Batres followed up that performance with a fourth place showing at the New England Girls Wrestling Tournament. Before coming to Law, Batres trained for many years with the South Side Wrestling Club. 

“It feels good to be a state champ, and rep my team,” Batres said. “Ever since I started wrestling when I was younger, it was always a goal of mine to win states, and to do it my freshman year feels very rewarding.”

Batres was not the only Law girls wrestler to have an impressive postseason.

During the state tournament, senior Marissa Wargo came in fourth place at 114 pounds in the final meet of her high school career. This was the third time during her career that Wargo placed in the tournament.

“Selena is a dedicated young wrestler that is determined to compete,” Assistant Coach Mr. Ruzbarsky said.

Other notable placements in the girls state tournament were freshman Nicoletta Pacifico, who finished with two wins and two losses at 114 pounds; junior Sophia Abbaspour, who finished with two wins and two losses at 120 pounds; sophomore Mackenzie Nichols, who finished with one win and two losses at 126 pounds; and sophomore Meghan Velasquez, who finished with two wins and two losses at 152 pounds.

“I think it’s awesome seeing our younger wrestlers thrive,” Sulkis said. “I would love to see this program thrive in the future when I graduate. Selena has a lot of experience and is a real hard worker. When you put in the work she has, the results she gets aren’t shocking seeing her dominate.”