The Roosevelt School District’s Lady Riders wrestling team established themselves amongst Nassau County’s elite varsity girls wrestling teams after a successful and competitive landmark season.
The Lady Riders competed in the first ever Nassau County Girls Wrestling Dual Meet Championships and placed as one of the top four teams in the county. The team also earned a top eight finish overall at the Nassau County Individual Women’s Wrestling Championships.
Helping to lead the team was student Jasmine Guerra, who earned herself a top three spot individually and was named an All-County athlete for the second consecutive season. After dropping a close first round matchup, Guerra battled her way through the championship wrestlebacks, posting a 5-0 record to secure her place among the county’s best.
Sara Casasola finished fifth overall and capped her season by earning a second All-Conference honor. Kelly Castro, Aveylin Avelino and Dayana Sosa each placed in the top six in their respective weight classes and were also named All-Conference athletes.
Additional key contributors include Genesis Cabrera, Yamileth Portillo, Ayleen Pereira, Valerie Jaramillo, Jasmin Ramirez and Gianna Cruzado.
The Lady Riders officially clinched their spot in the Nassau County Championships with a standout performance at the Conference Dual Meet at Long Beach High School, finishing 3-1 with decisive victories over Locust Valley, Glen Cove and Bethpage, the last of which was a major upset.
“These young women didn’t just compete, they built something lasting,” said Superintendent of Schools Shawn Wightman. “As our first girls wrestling team, they have set a remarkable standard for Roosevelt athletics and laid a powerful foundation for future generations.”
The Roosevelt School District also proudly celebrates the efforts of Head Coach Ben Syers, Coach Jordan Gonzalez, Coach Chris Venezia and Assistant Coach and Roosevelt High School alumna Kali White, on an outstanding season.
