These young women are willing to take it to
the mat for Nogales High School. Literally. They’re women wrestlers. And
hopefully one will place in the upcoming state
championships Feb. 24-25.

Last year, senior Rosalinda Guzman placed eighth in the first CIF
sanctioned state tournament for girls. The 17-year-old competes in the
98-pound weight class and expects to do even better this year.

“Rosie has been ranked first or second most of the year,” noted coach
Victor Bonilla. “She won first place in the all-girls tournament at
South Hills High over the holidays.”

Read more in Rich Irwin’s story WRESTLERS.