Atherton, CA – Menlo Women's Wrestling had their first competition of the new season by hosting the Menlo Women's Open inside of Haynes-Prim Pavilion. The Oaks had a total 19 placers across nine weight classes along with three champions, showing that Menlo is still pushing for dominance as the season goes on.
 
Getting it the Year Rolling Early
The Oaks from the jump got the ball rolling in the lower weights. At 103lbs, Angelique Cervantes had two falls heading into her final match before taking 2^nd on the day while freshman Leilah Patel showed promise as she ended the day taking 5^th at 110lbs. Fellow freshman Janie Houser made her debut and made an impression by pinning her final opponent in under three minutes and took 5^th at 131lbs. At the 138lb bracket, every Menlo wrestler that entered in the weight placed. Maci Stemmons led the way by taking 2^nd, with Valynn Kwan taking 3^rd, Danica Kelly was able to obtain 4^th along with Carmella Foley taking 6^th. Alana Ontiveros had to battle back to take 6^th after falling her quarterfinal bout. At 180lbs, Keana Valle showed how much of a pinning machine she was by pinning every opponent she had and took 4^th in the weight. Finally, at 207lbs, Neila Fritts ended the day by taking 4^th in her weight class.
 
Oaks Champion
Menlo was able to crown three champions in the tournament. Ce'ariah Sands was able to win the 145lb weight class, displaying consistency and determination on the mat in order to obtain 1^st place. 
 
Up Next...
The Oaks have a little break before returning to action on November 17^th as they look to host a Quad Dual inside of Haynes-Prim Pavilion at 8AM. Be sure to follow along using menloathletics.com for livestream, live stats, and ticket links!