Women's Wrestling Competes in First Tournament and Place One

Women's Wrestling Competes in First Tournament and Place One

CERRITOS, CA- On January 28th, the Women's Wrestling Team competed against seven other schools in the Cerritos Freestyle Women's Open tournament.  BC took six wrestlers, had four wins, and Galilea Chavez took 4th place in the 191 lb weight class. (Pictured with Coach Marcos Austin and Coach Andrea Prise.)  With this being the first tournament of the season, the team was excited to see how the first season for Women's Wrestling in the CCCAA would shape up and feels confident as we prepare for the next tournament in March.

Finals Results of Galilea Chavez's Weight Class:

Woman`s Open - 191

Guaranteed Places

  • 1st Place - Tavia Heidelberg-Tillotson of Menlo College

  • 2nd Place - Neila Fritts of Menlo College

  • 3rd Place - Isabella Calle of East Los Angeles College

  • 4th Place - Galilea Chavez of Bakersfield College

1st Place Match

  • Tavia Heidelberg-Tillotson (Menlo College) won by fall over Neila Fritts (Menlo College) (Fall 0:46)

3rd Place Match

  • Isabella Calle (East Los Angeles College) won by tech fall over Galilea Chavez (Bakersfield College) (TF 10-0)