The Gloucester City High School girls’ wrestling team is having a great season and is now ranked as the fifth best team in all of New Jersey, including all groups and both public and parochial schools, longtime educator Joe Gorman said.
“The Lady Lions are the top rated girls wrestling team in South Jersey in just the second year of Gloucester High having a girls program. Everyone always says that Gloucester girls are tough but the 5th best team in the state in just our second year! So many smart, tough kids and a group of great coaches,” Gorman said, adding that women’s wrestling was approved last week as an official NCAA sport at all Division 1, 2 and 3 colleges and universities.
On Jan. 15 the Lions varsity wrestling team defeated Haddon Township, 46-19. Congratulations to Gabbie Maldonado and the Gloucester High girls wrestling team for defeating Manchester Twp., 48-24, last week at the Gloucester High field house.
On Jan. 14 the undefeated Gloucester High girls wrestling team raised their record to 6-0 by upsetting Kingsway, the sixth ranked team in New Jersey. Gloucester defeated Kingsway, 36-33.
There were plenty of heroes for the Lady Lions, who received huge wins from Naomi Walker, Kloi Tighe, Maddie Boyd, Cat Santiago, Gabbie Maldanado and Lauren Parry. Shout out to Alexis Nelson, who battled in a tough 3-2 loss by saving the team three points by taking a two time state placer, helping Gloucester win the match. “These great young student athletes are tough. Couldn’t be prouder of these kids! Great going!” Gorman said.
On Jan. 12 Lady Lions moved to 4-0 on the duals season with wins over Central 47-24, Eastern 42-30 and Lenape 54-18. The overall records, including exhibitions, were:
Adriana Connelly 1-2 (1FF); Naila Sanchez 1-2; Kloi Tighe 3-0; Naomi Walker 2-1 (1FF); Ivani Gonzalez 2-1; Destiny Torres 1-1; Denali Rangel 0-2; Maddie Ripp 1-2; Alexis Nelson 3-0; Ashley Willis 3-0 (1FF); Mya Fleetwood 2-1; Madeline Boyd 3-0 (1FF); Cat Santiago 2-0 (1 FF); Shirlynn Morales 1-1; Gabbie Maldonado 1-1; Vayda Pino 2-0 (1FF); Kylie Ferry 0-1; and Lauren Parry 3-0 (1 FF).
BOYS BASKETBALL
Congratulations to the Gloucester City High School boys’ basketball team for their convincing 60-42 victory over a good Audubon team on Jan. 16, as Marcus Flagg did a terrific job as the Gloucester floor general and Keegan Cohan hit some really clutch shots.
Jake Smith played well at both sides of the court, threw down a monster dunk, scored 21 points and had 13 rebounds. Ryan James’ defense fueled the Lions offense with a series of key steals and Kadon Harris was athletic and tough, as usual.
On Jan. 13 the Lions defeated Paulsboro 57-50. Kadon Harris really stepped up his game and led the Lions with 19 points. Keegan Cohan hit three threes and scored 18 points. Marcus Flagg contributed 11 points and Jake Smith and Ryan James played well.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
The Gloucester City High School girls’ basketball team won their ninth game of the season on Jan. 17 by defeated Salem, 53-21, as Corinne Kelly led the way with 19 hard earned points and Ava Moore was outstanding with 10 points and 14 tough rebounds.
Jianna Torres with six points and Logan Thomson with five points, five assists and six rebounds were terrific at both ends of the floor, Gorman said.
Elizabeth Schultes, Keirstynn O’Donnell, Haylee Zuccarelli, Ella Kirschner, Addison Chiodi, Sophia Daily, Keira Renshaw and Emma Groatman all made valuable contributions.
During halftime, the Lady Lions proudly honored the 1997-1998 Tri-County Champions, celebrating their legacy. The middle school team also showed their support, cheering on the GHS girls.
BOWLING
Congratulations to Gloucester High bowler Chase Iepson who nearly replicated his perfect 300 game last week. Chase bowled a scintillating 289 single game and a series of 736. Really impressive.
Also last week the Gloucester City High School boys’ bowling team swept Gloucester Catholic, 4-0, with an overall pin total of 2,953 at Westbrook Lanes. Iepson led the boys with a high game of 258 and a high series of 694. Chris Dolson also had a great day yesterday shooting a high game of 231 and a high series of 598.
