Lady Jaguar Wrestling–Dec. Recap

December was a defining month for Lady Jaguar Wrestling — one that set the tone early and never let up. From dominant dual performances to championship weekends and elite out-of-state competition, our athletes continued to prove who they are and what this program stands for.

We opened December by making a statement. The varsity girls controlled the dual from start to finish, wrestling with confidence, intensity, and purpose. This performance set the tone for the rest of the month and showed the depth and toughness of this lineup.

The Lady Jags gave away 18 points early due to unfilled weights at 115, 125, and 235 pounds, as we strategically chose to send those athletes to compete at the JV Mike McCready Memorial, where they would receive more mat time and valuable experience. Byron Nelson also gave 12 points at 105 and 130 pounds, meaning that on a match-by-match basis, the final score would read 36–12.

Our JV squad competed at the Mike McCready Memorial, gaining valuable mat time and experience against a deep field of tough competition. Made up primarily of freshmen, the girls competed with confidence and grit throughout the tournament.

It’s important to note that in these brackets, when an athlete takes their loss (1st, 2nd, or 3rd match) determines the highest placement they are eligible to wrestle for, making every early match critical.

🐆 JV Results

Champions

• Bella Gomez (3–0)

• Z’laiyah Moore (3–0)

• Violet Harrison (3–0)

Finalists

• Cherish Payne (2–1)

• Daphne Fortier (2–1)

• Adrianna Badinger - Junior (2–1)

• Canada Mims (2–1)

3rd Place

• Ava Cooley (2–1)

• Viji Nagendran (2–1)

4th Place

• Adrianna Perry (1–2)

5th Place

• Natalie Nidler - Sophomore (2–1)

• Alexandra Agajan (2–1)

• Ryan Luette-Little (2–1)

6th Place

• Annika Rojas (1–2)

The LISD Ladies Cup was created with intention — to give female wrestlers a platform, to elevate competition within our district, and to remind our athletes that what they are building matters. In the weeks leading up to this event, the girls were reminded that this tournament is not just about results, but about honoring the work, the growth, and the legacy of girls wrestling in LISD.

This competition represents opportunity — an opportunity for athletes to compete against familiar opponents, to measure growth year over year, and to take pride in being part of something bigger than a single season. The Ladies Cup exists because girls wrestling deserves its own space to shine, and our athletes understand the responsibility that comes with carrying that torch.

Once again, the Lady Jaguars stepped up and won the LISD Ladies Cup, continuing a tradition built on consistency, depth, and culture. Every match mattered. Every point counted. And every athlete — varsity and JV — contributed to defending what this event stands for.

Athletes who rose to the moment: First-year wrestlers currently competing on JV2 stepped up in a big way to fill critical lineup needs for the Lady Jags. Annika Rojas filled in at 115 pounds when our varsity athlete became ill and was unable to compete, and Adrianna Badinger stepped in at 125 pounds — a weight class we have been battling all season.

Team moments that reflected our culture: Throughout the LISD Ladies Cup, the girls kept the energy high and the momentum rolling from start to finish. Their constant encouragement, focus between matches, and commitment to finishing strong allowed us to close out every dual with confidence and purpose. A key moment came when Aisha Williams defeated last year’s 6A 165-pound state runner-up from Hebron, setting the tone.

Dual Results:

• vs. Lewisville: 60–24

• vs. Hebron: 72–6

• vs. Marcus: 60–24

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Burton for awarding the Lady Jags with the LISD Ladies Cup and for her continued support of girls wrestling here at FMHS. And of course a huge thank you to Officer Espinosa, FMHS Athletics #1 Fan!

📖 To read more about the purpose, history, and importance of the LISD Ladies Cup, check out the blog post written leading up to the event:

👉 https://www.ladyjagwrestling.com/post/the-history-of-the-lisd-ladies-cup-how-a-trophy-became-a-tradition-a-legacy-and-a-powerhouse-move

The varsity girls dominated at War Games, finishing the tournament as CHAMPIONS.

Varsity medalists:

Champions:

• 145 lbs Senior Naziah Moore
• 170 lbs Junior Aisha Williams Bautista
• 190 lbs Junior Wema Laktari

Finalist:

• 120 lbs Senior Jennifer Cho
• 155 lbs Junior London Rolen

3rd Place:

• 105 lbs Sophomore Aleena Siddiquee

4th Place:

• 155 lbs Freshman Z'laiyah Moore

DNP but every match won contributed to our Team winning:

• 110 lbs Freshman Daphne Fortier 1-2
• 130 lbs Sophomore Juliette Musser 2-2
• 130 lbs Freshman Ava Cooley 2-2
• 135 lbs Senior Kamalini Sankar 1-2

We also brought several JV athletes up to compete alongside varsity competition, giving them invaluable experience and exposure to high-level wrestling.

JV athletes gaining experience:
110 lbs Daphne Fortier stepped up to fill her sisters spot when Violet could not compete due to an extremely high fever.

130 lbs Ava Cooley weighed in to tried and gain as much experience as possible.

155 lbs Z'laiyah Moore weighed in to get harder competition, it is tough being behind a top ranked wrestler London Rolen. We gotta get Varsity matches in where we can.

Each year, the Texas Women’s Classic, hosted just down the road at LHS, is widely regarded as the hardest girls wrestling tournament in the State of Texas. It is not uncommon for a single bracket to include multiple state champions and numerous state placers across both 5A and 6A. Simply advancing to Day 2 on the varsity side is a battle in itself.

Our Lady Jaguars rose to the challenge. While we did not come home with the coveted boot trophy this year, the team delivered an outstanding performance, finishing 5th out of 62 teams in one of the deepest fields in the state.

🐆 Varsity Results by Weight Class

• 105 lbs – Aleena Siddiquee (Sophomore): Finished 2–2. In a 64-woman bracket, she narrowly missed advancing to placement matches.

• 110 lbs – Violet Fortier (Sophomore): Also went 2–2, battling tough competition throughout the weekend.

• 120 lbs – Jennifer Cho (Senior): Posted a strong 3–2 record, finishing just two matches shy of placing.

• 130 lbs – Juliette Musser (Sophomore): Competed well and finished 2–2.

• 135 lbs – Kamalini Sankar (Senior): Wrestled to a 2–2 finish against a deep field.

• 140 lbs – Iva Aguirre (Junior): In her first varsity appearance at TWC, Iva finished 2–2 and gained invaluable experience.

• 145 lbs – Naziah Moore (Senior): Made her Texas Women’s Classic debut count, wrestling back to tie for 5th place with a 4–2 record.

• 155 lbs – London Rolen (Junior): Put together an impressive weekend, finishing 5–1 and earning 3rd place.

• 170 lbs – Aisha Williams Bautista (Junior): Dominated the field with a 5–0 record, earning Most Outstanding Wrestler honors after tech-falling last year’s 5A State Runner-Up in the finals.

The Texas Women’s Classic once again tested our grit, depth, and resilience — and our girls proved they belong among the best in the state.

🐣 JV “Babies” at the Texas Women’s Classic

Competing in the JV division at the Texas Women’s Classic is no easier — the depth and competition remain extremely high. Our JV squad, made up primarily of freshmen, rose to the challenge and finished 5th as a team, an impressive accomplishment in such a demanding field.

🐆 JV Results by Weight Class

• 105 lbs – Cherish Payne: Dominated the bracket, going 3–0 and earning 1st place.

• 110 lbs – Daphne Fortier: Finished 3rd, posting a solid 2–1 record.

• 115 lbs – Bella Gomez: Wrestled a strong tournament, going 3–0 for 1st place.

• 115 lbs – Annika Rojas: Competed in a second 115-pound bracket and finished 7th.

• 120 lbs – Natalie Nidler (Sophomore): Went 2–1, advancing to the finals and earning a 2nd place finish.

• 125 lbs – Adrianna Badinger (Junior): Finished 5th with a 2–1 record in a bracket where match placement depended heavily on early results.

• 130 lbs – Ava Cooley: Showed the benefits of varsity experience, dominating the field with a 3–0 record and a 1st place finish.

• 140 lbs – Canada Mims: Battled through a tough bracket to earn 4th place.

• 155 lbs – Z’laiyah Moore: Continued her strong season, going 3–0 to claim 1st place.

• 170 lbs – Violet Harrison: Finished 5th with a 2–1 record after dropping her opening match.

• 235 lbs – Ryan Luette-Little: Earned a 4th place finish.

This group continues to grow, gain confidence, and prove that the future of Lady Jaguar Wrestling is incredibly bright.

The Kansas City Stampede took us eight hours north to compete in one of the largest high school wrestling tournaments in the country. This national-level event draws elite competition, including state champions and nationally ranked athletes from Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. With 66 teams in attendance—and a waitlist just to get in—the level of competition is unmatched.

While we did not finish exactly how we anticipated, the Lady Jaguars earned a strong 25th-place finish, with only one other Texas team placing higher. More importantly, we gained invaluable experience that will pay dividends later in the season.

One unique feature of the Kansas City Stampede is that athletes are guaranteed a minimum of four matches across two days. Wrestlers who drop two matches just before the blood rounds are moved into what’s called a “Hard Luck” bracket, ensuring maximum mat time and a full weekend of competition.

🐆 Individual Results

• 115 lbs – Bella Gomez: Went 1–2 in the main bracket, then dropped into the Hard Luck bracket and went 3–2, finishing 4th.

• 120 lbs – Jennifer Cho: Finished 1–2 in the main bracket, then dominated the Hard Luck bracket with a 4–0 record, earning 1st place.

• 130 lbs – Ava Cooley: Faced one of the toughest brackets of the weekend, going 0–2 in the main bracket and 0–2 in the Hard Luck bracket. Despite the results, this JV freshman, pulled up to varsity, was not pinned once and lost each match by narrow point margins, showing incredible grit.

• 135 lbs – Kamalini Sankar: Went 1–2 in the main bracket, receiving an early bye that placed her into a tougher Hard Luck bracket, where she finished 1–2.

• 140 lbs – Iva Aguirre: Battled through a challenging weekend, going 1–2 in the main bracket and 2–2 in the Hard Luck bracket, just shy of placing.

• 145 lbs – Naziah Moore: The first Lady Jag to compete exclusively in the main bracket all weekend, finishing 4–2 and 7th place.

• 155 lbs – London Rolen: Stayed in the main bracket, going 3–2, narrowly missing a podium finish.

• 170 lbs – Aisha Williams Bautista: Advanced to yet another finals match, this time facing a Fargo All-American. She dropped a heart-breaker 7–6, giving up two points in the final 20 seconds. Despite the loss, Aisha remains the #1 wrestler in Texas at her weight class.

• 190 lbs – Wema Laktari: Fought her way into the quarterfinals before being medically pulled due to injury. She pushed through long enough to secure her second win of the tournament, and as a coaching staff, we have no doubt she was on a finals trajectory before the decision was made to protect her health.

The Kansas City Stampede tested our depth, resilience, and toughness — and our Lady Jaguars rose to the challenge, gaining experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

January will be one of our busiest and most exciting months of the season:

• ✈️ Cy-Fair ISD Tournament (1/2-3)
  We travel to Cy-Fair to compete in one of the largest boys/girls tournaments in Texas — stay tuned for results.

• 🦝 Lady Raccoon Duals – Frisco (1/10)
  Varsity will compete as the returning Champions.

• 🎉 JV Festival (1/8)
  JV athletes continue to gain mat time and confidence.

• 🚌 Oklahoma Trip (1/16-17)
  Another out-of-state challenge awaits as we head to Oklahoma for a fun but tough competition before:

  • The Mound Throwdown (1/23 at Home) -Follow on social Media for updates!

  • District Tournament (1/28-29)

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