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Martinez qualifies for state as Lady Celts compete at regionals

McNary wrestling sent 11 girls to 6A/5A Special District 2 regionals. Five placed, and Ali Martinez took the regional championship at 190 pounds and will compete at the state tournament Feb. 23-25.

Kailyn Bollman Lechner (100) and Adriann Durkin (105) placed sixth, McKenna Unger (120) finished fifth, and Jessica Cottings (100) came in fourth. 

All 11 Lady Celts are underclassmen and expected to return next season. 

Individual Results:

100: 1. Sarahi Chavez (McKay)

4. Jessica Cottings

6. Kailynn Bollman Lechner

3rd Place Match

Sharleen Gonzalez (McKay) 19-7, Jr. over Jessica Cottings (McNary) 19-16, So. (Fall 1:40)

5th Place Match

Sophia Dunckel (McMinnville) 9-6, Jr. over Kailyn Bollman Lechner (McNary) 19-16, Fr. (Fall 1:25)

105: 1. Angelina Paniagua (McKary)

6. Adriann Durkin

5th Place Match

Montana Parker (Sherwood) 8-4, So. over Adriann Durkin (McNary) 17-12, Jr. (Fall 0:23)

120: 1. Mariko Sonis (North Salem)

5. McKenna Unger

5th Place Match

McKenna Unger (McNary) 29-12, Fr. over Jaleata Rodriguez (McKay) 27-19, Sr. (Fall 4:40)

190: 1. Ali Martinez

1st Place Match

Ali Martinez (McNary) 38-2, Jr. over Sarah Witts (Bend) 20-4, Sr. (Fall 3:13)