Nassau Women Compete in Freestyle Action at the Nassau Wrestling Open
The women's division of the Nassau Wrestling Open was contested as a freestyle open tournament, bringing together collegiate and open competitors in a variety of competitive formats. Nassau Community College's women stepped onto the mat with confidence, gaining valuable freestyle experience while earning multiple podium finishes against strong regional opposition.
Faith Juwana represented Nassau well in the 103-pound division. After dropping an early match, Juwana responded in dominant fashion, earning a decisive pin to secure a key victory.
Her ability to bounce back and finish matches strong earned her a second-place finish, highlighting her resilience.
Caitlin Reilly competed in a tightly contested freestyle series at 110 pounds, facing a tough opponent in back-to-back bouts. Reilly battled through each match, gaining important experience in a high-intensity freestyle setting.
Her efforts resulted in a second-place finish, adding another podium placement for Nassau and reinforcing her role as a consistent contributor to the program.
Mora Peterson turned in a strong performance in the 117-pound division, showcasing both control and finishing ability. Peterson secured a notable pin victory during her run..
She later competed in a closely contested match that was decided by a narrow margin, ultimately earning a second-place finish.Â
Karen Ramirez faced an early setback in her first match but responded, earning a pin to stay in contention and finish the tournament strong.
Her performance earned her a second-place finish.
Momentum Continues for Nassau Women's Wrestling
The Nassau Wrestling Open provided an important opportunity for Nassau Community College's women to compete in a freestyle environment and test themselves against experienced competition. Across multiple weight classes, Nassau wrestlers demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to battle through every position.
Second-place finishes by Faith Juwana, Caitlin Reilly, Mora Peterson, and Karen Ramirez reflect the steady progress of the program and the foundation being built for continued success.
