EP's Michelle Naftzger gets her 100th career win by fall on Friday night.

100 For Naftzger

Dan Eyrich, AP Sports; Photos courtesy Jessie Otten

EP Lady Panther wrestler, Michelle Naftzger became the first in program history to win 100 matches. She reached the mark on Friday night in a triangular meet with Illini Bluffs and United Township. The milestone came when Naftzger pinned Jaelyn Hare of UT in 1:39.

Michelle Naftzger following her 100th career win.

The senior has had an outstanding career including three trips to the IHSA State Finals, bringing home a 5th place medal last year, the first in program history.

The win was celebrated by presenting Naftzger with a poster commemorating the accomplishment.

In the triangular meet the Lady Panthers defeated UT winning three of the five contested matches. EP received three forfeits from Illini Bluffs to gain the win.

The Lady Panthers will participate in the Ottawa Invitational on Tuesday, December 30th.

EP 30 – UT 18


145: Double Forfeit
155: Elizabeth Valasco (EMOLINE) over (ERIE) (For.)
170: Iyanna Fouse (EMOLINE) over Cayenne Lahr (ERIE) (Fall 0:56)
190: Double Forfeit
235: Double Forfeit
100: Double Forfeit
105: Kantcho Sylla (EMOLINE) over Taytum Jacobs (ERIE) (Fall 0:56)
110: Rozlyn Mosher (ERIE) over (EMOLINE) (For.)
115: Double Forfeit
120: Nevada Wells (ERIE) over Kelly Dakey (EMOLINE) (Fall 1:59)
125: Morgan Miller (ERIE) over (EMOLINE) (For.)
130: Ryleigh Stephens (ERIE) over Ablavi Komassi (EMOLINE) (Fall 4:50)
135: Michelle Naftzger (ERIE) over Jaelyn Hare (EMOLINE) (Fall 1:39)
140: Double Forfeit

The Lady Panther wrestling squad and coaches celebrate Naftzger’s achievement.

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