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Vazquez places fifth at state

By LHSports

Luna Vazquez ended her high school wrestling career on a high note, placing fifth at 110 pounds at the state Class 3-1A tournament at Fort Hays State University Saturday.

Vazquez won by forfeit over Cadence Koch of Oakley in her fifth-place match.

In her opening match Friday, Vazquez started with a 15-3 major decision over Kolette Williamson of Leon-Bluestem.

She lost by fall (3:18) in her quarterfinal match to Camila Martinez of Whitewater-Remington.

On the backside, Vazquez won by a 7-1 decision over Sarah Christian of Hill City and a 5-1 decision over Devery Kennedy of Erie.

In the consolation semifinals, Vazquez lost a 15-0 technical fall to Kennedy Grizzle of Lyons.

Vazquez finished her final season with a 37-14 record.