Olympia High junior Alina Solis has been competing in the sport only since her freshman year
Olympian’s Alina Solis had a background in jiu jitsu when a friend asked if she would join her going out for the school’s girls wresting team last year.
Carrying a 3.9 GPA , Solis worked to understand wrestling brackets, seeding and learned of bigger events, like the Metro Conference Tournament, Section and Master’s meets, not to mention the ultimate goal — the California State Championships in Bakersfield. She also competed in the Pan American age group championships, where she learned as much about herself as she did her opponents.
“At state last year, I wrestled the No. 8 seed in the first round and lost. I was impressed. But Savannah Gomez is way better. She’s been wrestling forever.” “I think she gets that from jiu jitsu. Last year she would just let her opponents escape but she’s learned. She was like a counter-puncher in boxing, but she is learning how to control her opponent better.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Simi Valley High School coach pleads no contest to sex crimes with teen boysThe former teacher and coach is accused of 'catfishing' teen boys on social media for inappropriate photos, and meeting on in his office, according to the Ventura County DA's office.
Read more »
Former LeFlore high school teacher indicted on sex abuse chargesZachary Calhoun, 30, was booked into Mobile Metro Jail on Tuesday before he was released on bond. He was arrested after a Mobile County grand jury indicted him on charges of criminal sexual abuse and a school employee engaging in a sex act with a student.
Read more »
Teacher vacancies more pronounced in high-poverty, high-minority schools since COVIDTeacher vacancies in schools around the country persist after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Read more »
Drug deaths among pregnant women hit a record highThere have always been barriers to treatment for substance use during pregnancy. The pandemic made it worse.
Read more »
Pierce County High grad Stetson Bennett among 4 players named Heisman finalistsQuarterbacks Stetson Bennett of Georgia, Max Duggan of TCU, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and Caleb Williams of Southern California were announced as finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday night.
Read more »
Idaho murders: ‘Rage,’ ‘randomness’ among similarities to Ted Bundy’s infamous killings, former attorney saysUniversity of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Madison Mogen, 21, were stabbed several times and killed on Nov. 13.
Read more »