PLAINVIEW, Texas – The Wayland Baptist women's wrestling team turned in an impressive performance at the Eagle Madness Tournament on Saturday, November 7, highlighted by Megan Morales capturing the 110-pound championship and five Pioneers earning podium finishes.
Morales led the way with a perfect 4-0 record, while Calli Connally and Anna Spencer each secured runner-up finishes in their respective weight classes. Anndru Turner and Kendal Tucker added third-place finishes to round out Wayland's five tournament placers.
Morales Captures 110-Pound Championship
Morales put together an undefeated run through the 110-pound bracket, opening with a dominant 10-0 technical fall over Sydney Martin of NEW in just 1:03.
In the quarterfinals, Morales pinned Ayana Contreras, competing unattached, in 4:28 to advance to the semifinals. She continued her strong performance with a convincing 6-0 decision over unattached wrestler Allie Procter.
Morales capped off her championship run with a 6-1 decision over unattached competitor Kirra Mitchell in the title match, securing the 110-pound championship and finishing the tournament with four victories.
Connally and Spencer Earn Runner-Up Finishes
At 103 pounds, Calli Connally advanced to the championship match after recording three consecutive victories by technical fall.
Connally opened with a 10-0 technical fall over Megene Chibuyu of Andrew College in 1:56 before defeating Rebekah Jean-Baptiste of Emory & Henry by the same score in just 1:23.
In the semifinals, Connally continued her dominance with another 10-0 technical fall, this time over Jordan Epstein of Huntingdon College in 2:21.
Connally's championship run came to an end against Skyler Randolph of Lindsey Wilson College, who earned a fall in 2:26. Connally finished the tournament with a 3-1 record and second place overall.
Anna Spencer also delivered an impressive showing in the 138-pound division, earning three victories on her way to the championship match.
Spencer opened with a 16-5 technical fall over Tatum Millet before pinning Jaelyn Unpingco of Life University in 4:51 during the quarterfinals.
She followed with another victory by fall in the semifinals, defeating Demetria Higgins in 5:07 to advance to the championship.
In the title match, Spencer battled Christina Jaen of Life University but fell by an 8-4 decision. Spencer concluded the tournament with a 3-1 record and a runner-up finish.
Turner and Tucker Secure Third-Place Finishes
Anndru Turner put together one of Wayland's strongest performances of the tournament, finishing 5-1 and earning third place in the 131-pound division.
Turner opened with a pin over Tristin Robinson in 1:05 before defeating Olivia Messerly by an 18-8 technical fall. In the quarterfinals, Turner delivered a quick pin over Kailyn Pond in just 28 seconds.
After falling to Janida Garcia of Life University in the semifinals, Turner bounced back with a victory by injury default over Kathleen Fisher of Brewton-Parker College.
Turner secured third place with a pin over Julia Kay of Life University in just 56 seconds, finishing the tournament with three victories by fall.
At 207 pounds, Kendal Tucker battled through the consolation bracket to earn a third-place finish.
Following a quarterfinal loss to Mckenzie Mills, Tucker responded with a 7-0 decision over Tatiyonna Crawford. She then edged teammate Izzy Kouokam in a closely contested 2-1 decision to advance to the third-place match.
Tucker closed out her tournament with a pin over Lexiana Garcia in 1:01, finishing 3-1 overall.
Additional Pioneer Performances
Several other Pioneers contributed strong performances throughout the tournament.
At 160 pounds, Taylin Silco recorded five victories, including three technical falls, a pin, and a decision. Silco battled through the consolation bracket before falling in the consolation semifinals.
Delise Villa earned three consecutive victories at 145 pounds to reach the semifinals. Her run included decisions over Oriyana Castex and Gianna Dibenedetto, along with a 10-0 technical fall over Leticia Tercero-Perez.
Mohagany Casel also earned three victories at 160 pounds, all by technical fall, before reaching the championship semifinals.
Addison Polk picked up three consolation victories at 117 pounds, while Isabella Arevalos and Alyssa Rodriguez each recorded two tournament wins. Jaclyn Daley and Leilani Lemus added two victories apiece in the 180-pound division.
Wayland Baptist Tournament Placers
The Pioneers concluded the Eagle Madness Tournament with one individual championship, two runner-up finishes, and two third-place finishes, showcasing their depth and competitiveness across multiple weight classes.
