Fresh getting closer to spot on US Olympic team

Sports

Discussion

April 6, 2012

Fresh getting closer to spot on US Olympic team

Steve Woodhouse Journal-Express The Zope Gazette Fri Apr 06, 2012, 10:51 AM CDT

Knoxville —

Waldorf College’s Jessica Fresh (Knoxville graduate) is creating a new standard for women’s wrestling at the college. Since transferring from the University of Northern Iowa at the beginning of the spring 2012 semester, Fresh has become an integral member of the team.

On March 31 and April 1, Fresh displayed her talents at the Olympic Trials Qualifier in Cedar Falls.

She wrestled in a field of 10 other wrestlers at 48 kilograms. The top-two place-winners in each weight class would advance to the Olympic Team Trials to be held in Iowa City.

Fresh had a solid start winning 1-0, 7-0 over Esthefania Jimenez (OCU/Gator). In her second round match she dominated Dyonne Sedillos (OCU/Gator) winning by technical fall 6-0, 7-0. Fresh won by pin in the second period of her semi-final match against Courtney Martell (Warrior Wrestling Club) to propel her into the finals.

She took on Candace Workman (USOEC) in the hard-fought final. After losing only 1-0 in the first period, Workman gained a 6-0 advantage in the second to hand Fresh her first loss in the tournament. Fresh returned to the mat for her true second place match against Brianna Rahall (OCU/Gator). Fresh gained the victory pinning Rahall in 1:30.

“I was excited to make trials, but I was disappointed to fall short in the finals,” stated Fresh. “I am pumped for the opportunity to compete for a spot on the Olympic team.”

Head Women’s Wrestling Coach, Dustin Baynes added, “Jess wrestled tough last weekend and I am excited she gets this opportunity. Her performance shows how much our program is developing and that our girls can compete with the best.”

Fresh placed outright second to advance to the Olympic Team Trials April 20-22, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Fresh’s weight class will compete April 22. The winner of each weight class will earn a spot on the United States Olympic Team and will compete in London this summer.

Jessica is the daughter of Ron and Jill Fresh of Knoxville.

For more information on the event visit: http://www.iowacitytolondon.com.

Text Only

Sports

Video, Slideshow: Iowa State at Bos Landen
The Iowa State University "Making a Difference" Tailgate Party tour rolled into Pella Monday afternoon.

May 13, 2013 1 Photo 1 Slideshow 1 Video
Matt and Tony Moro to be featured "An Evening with Matt & Tony Moro" is set as the next program in the National Sprint Car Museum's Sprint Car 101 Third Thursday Series and it will take place on Thursday, May 16. The free and open-to-the-public presentation will take occur on the s
May 10, 2013
Douglas doubles up at Little Dutch Aided by five victories the Knoxville Panthers finished second at the Pella Little Dutch Relays Monday night in Pella. The Panthers scored 121 points trailing only the host Dutch with a total of 149 points. Ryan Douglas was a double-winner with victo
May 10, 2013 1 Photo
Stewart, Garner, Ball win main events Shane Stewart scored a convincing win in the 2013 opener at Knoxville Raceway's Pella Motors Race for Your School night Saturday. The Bixby, Oklahoma native was running the Indy Race Parts #71x for Bernie Steubgen. Clint Garner scored his 16th care
May 3, 2013 3 Photos
Gravel, Stewart signing autographs tomorrow
Popular journeymen sprint car drivers David Gravel of Watertown, Connecticut, and Shane Stewart of Bixby, Oklahoma, will both be signing autographs at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville.

April 26, 2013
Panthers to send 5 events to Drake Relays Knoxville Coach Mike Cunningham II has five events qualified for the Drake Relays this week in Des Moines. Cunningham's Knoxville Panther track squad will compete in the 100 with Tanner Dunkin, the 1,600 and 3,200 with Wick Cunningham running both op
April 26, 2013 1 Photo
Factory Value Parts named title sponsor of Nationals
Knoxville Raceway General Manager Brian Stickel announced Wednesday that a major sponsor has been signed for the next three years in regards to the Knoxville Nationals.

April 17, 2013 1 Photo
Knoxville boys 2nd It had been over 40 years since the Knoxville Panthers last ran at the Oskaloosa Relays. The 85th annual Oskaloosa Relays, the longest run high school relays in the state of Iowa, had the Panthers back on the track. The meet was held at the Lacey Spo
April 17, 2013
Panthers win home debut at Ken Locke Memorial Stadium 8-0 The Knoxville Panthers evened their season record at 2-2 with a resounding 8-0 win over the Chariton Chargers at home Monday night. The contest was held at Ken Locke Memorial Stadium. The new home of the Panthers for the 2013 season due to grass issu
April 12, 2013 1 Photo
KHS 3rd at Centerville Invite The Knoxville Panthers garnered a third place finish at the Centerville Redette Relays Thursday, April 4. The KHS girls' squad racked up one win in the outdoor meet. Knoxville won the sprint medley relay with a time of 2:03.87. The winning Panther fo
April 12, 2013 1 Photo
More Sports Headlines

Sports

Search Results

Discussion

Fresh getting closer to spot on US Olympic team

Do you intend to volunteer for RAGBRAI®'s stop in Knoxville?

Site Map

Contact Us