Girls Wrestling places seventh at Mid-Winter Mayhem; Bungard finishes runner-up
by: Girls Wrestling Contributor
North Allegheny Lady Tigers traveled to the Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex at Indiana University of Pennsylvania to compete at the Mid-Winter Mayhem Girls Tournament on Saturday. The Tigers placed seventh out of 36 teams, led by sophomore Lorelei Bungard’s runner-up finish at 136 pounds.
Bungard started the tournament facing second-seeded Kalea Dey of Chestnut Ridge. She upset Dey in dominating fashion with a 16-3 
major decision. In her quarterfinal match, Bungard built a commanding 15-2 lead over Kelsie Nesbitt of Plum before securing the fall in 3:21. In the semifinals, Bungard would face eventual third-place finisher Briella Walk of Montgomery. After surrendering the opening takedown, Bungard scored nine unanswered points to lead 9-3 after one period. Walk charged back to make it 9-7 early in the second period before Bungard broke it open for good with eight more unanswered points to build a 17-7 lead. She picked up another major decision, winning 23-9. The win advanced Bungard to the final against #1 seed and #2 state-ranked Ava Golding from Kiski. Bungard would lose by fall to Golding in the championship match
Freshman Carly O’Connell (112), sophomore Aleigha Revelant (124), and senior Maya Scott (148) all turned in great performances, going 3-2 with 2 falls. Juniors Anna Kovacic (118), Ava Anthony (142), Ava Frailey (170), and Sophia Folks (155) all went 2-2 on the day.
Sophomores Alex Gosnell (235) and Izabella Harrison (142) and freshman Alexis Hartshorn (136) all picked up a win for the Lady Tigers. Also competing were sophomores Anna Svoboda (130) and Shanmukha Gannavaram (170).
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The Lady Tigers return to the mat on Wednesday against Seneca Valley at 6:00 p.m. at UPMC Court. This match will be broadcast on the North Allegheny Sports Network.
