Fort Worth, Texas - The action-packed 2023 Senior Nationals Wrestling Championships took place in Fort Worth, Texas, and showcased the immense talent of senior-level wrestlers from across the United States. The championship rounds in all three styles left the audience in awe as the athletes displayed their skills and determination on the mat.

In the 50 kg weight class, Erin Golston from the New York Athletic Club secured a victory by decision over Mia Palumbo from Illinois, with a close score of 2-1. Golston's teammate, Sage Mortimer from the Titan Mercury Wrestling Club (TMWC), dominated her match against Jaslynn Gallegos from the Cardinal Wrestling Club, winning by an impressive tech fall, with a score of 17-4. Another notable match took place between Samara Chavez from the Team Tornado Wrestling Club and Emily Shilson from TMWC, where Chavez secured a victory by a fall in the final moments of the match, after 5 minutes and 57 seconds.

Kaelani Shufeldt from California also had a remarkable performance, winning her match against Kendra Ryan from the Cardinal Wrestling Club with a fall after 5 minutes and 51 seconds.

In the 53 kg weight class, Katie Gomez from the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against Clare Booe from the Wyoming Seminary Wrestling Club, with a score of 10-8. Haley Augello from the Izzy Style Wrestling team showcased her skills and claimed a victory by decision over Sydney Petzinger from the Cardinal Wrestling Club, with a score of 6-2.

In the 57 kg weight class, Alexandra Hedrick from TMWC dominated her match, winning by a tech fall with a score of 11-1 against Montana DeLawder from the Team Tornado Wrestling Club. Cristelle Rodriguez from the Tiger Wrestling Club secured a victory by decision over Cameron Guerin from TMWC, with a score of 10-5.

The competition reached its climax in the 97 kg weight class, as Josef Rau from TMWC won an exciting match by a fall over MacAron Kukowski from the Minnesota Storm just 1 minute and 57 seconds into the match. Rau's teammate, Nicholas Boykin from the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club, also triumphed by decision over David Tate Orndorff from TMWC, with an incredibly close score of 1-1.

The championships saw fierce competition and exceptional displays of skill, as athletes from various wrestling clubs battled it out for victory. With the conclusion of the 2023 Senior Nationals Wrestling Championships, these talented wrestlers have showcased their abilities and solidified their positions as top contenders in the sport.

Stay tuned for more updates as these athletes continue on their journey towards the US Olympic Trials.