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Women's Wrestling Bob Shreve, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

Perez Captures Two Medals During Inaugural Showing for Gannon at USMC Women's Nationals

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Five members of the Gannon women's wrestling team competed in the USMC Women's Nationals last weekend. Head coach Breonnah Neal was accompanied by Stephanie Floor (Pago Pago, American Samoa/Leone), Anya Knappenberger (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur), Julianna Moccia, Kat Pendergrass (South Hill, Va./South Granville(NC)), and Lana Perez (Honolulu, Hawaii/Moanalua). Knappenberger, Moccia, Pendergrass and Perez competed in the U20 age division, with the foursome joined by Floor in the U23 age division.
 
Selections were made based on their final results from the NCWWC National Championships this past spring. The USMC Women's Nationals top three finishers are invited to join Team USA for training.
 
The Golden Knights tallied three medals in the U20 age division and one medal in the U23 age division. Perez showcased her talents by placing in both divisions. She finished fourth in the U23 age division and seventh in the U20 while competing at 59 kg. Moccia and Knappenberger, a pair of freshmen, took sixth at 50 kg. and eighth at 59 kg., respectively. Floor (65 kg.) and Pendergrass (50 kg.) both battled in tough divisions and did not place.
 
This was the first showcase of Gannon women's wrestling as a team on the USA Wrestling circuit. "We are very proud of the performance of these athletes and saw outstanding work ethic and commitment while training and competing in this event," related Neal, who completed her first year as Gannon's coach earlier this year. "Having the number of medalists we did says a lot about the current talent and bright future ahead. We look forward to continued success on the mat and leadership from this group of athletes in the upcoming season."
 
Perez shared Neal's excitement on the tournament results, "We are grateful for this opportunity of growth and competition against elite athletes from across the country. This weekend has been one of growth and served as a great springboard into the next year. This summer we will be fine tuning our skills and training for an even better upcoming season."
 
Gannon Results at the USMC Women's Nationals
 
U20 Age Division
 
50kg
Kat Pendergrass (South Hill, Va./South Granville(NC))
Round of 32 - lost by pin to Nyla Valencia
Consolation Round - won by tech fall over Brianna Duncan
Consolation Round - lost by tech fall to Jenavi Alejandro
 
50kg
Julianne Moccia (Bel Air, Md./John Carroll) – 6th Place
Round of 32 - won by pin over Iby Tais Cesena Garcia
Round of 16 - lost by tech fall to Samara Chavez
Consolation Round - won by pin over Adriana Gomez
Consolation Round - won by pin over Jenavi Alejandro
Consolation Round - won by pin over Avery Ashley
Consolation Quarterfinals - won by pin over Alexandra Szkotnicki
Consolation Semifinals - lost by pin to Samara Chavez
5th/6th Place Match - lost by tech fall to Briana Gonzalez
 
59kg
Lana Perez (Honolulu, Hawaii/Moanalua) – 7th Place
Round of 32 - won by tech fall over Halle White
Round of 16 - won by tech fall over Anya Knappenberger (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur) (GU)
Round of 8 - lost by pin to SaVannah Cosme
Consolation Round - won by pin over Montana DeLawder
Consolation Quarterfinals - lost by pin to Ella Schmit
7th/8th Place Match – won by medical forfeit over Anya Knappenberger (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur) (GU)
 
59kg
Anya Knappenberger (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur) – 8th Place
Round of 32 - won by tech fall to Magdalena Ivanova
Round of 16 - lost by tech fall to Lana Perez (Honolulu, Hawaii/Moanalua) (GU)
Consolation Round - win by pin over Avery Richey
Consolation Round - win by tech fall over Valynn Kwan
Consolation Round - win by tech fall over Alice Rickett
Consolation Round - lost by decision to Piper Cadden, 10-4
7th/8th Place Match – lost by medical forfeit to Lana Perez (Honolulu, Hawaii/Moanalua) (GU)
 
U23 Age Division
 
50kg
Kat Pendergrass (South Hill, Va./South Granville(NC))
Round of 32 - won by tech fall over Madison Brown
Round of 16 - lost by tech fall to Emily Shilson
Consolation Round - lost by pin to Kaelani Shufeldt
 
50kg
Julianne Moccia (Bel Air, Md./John Carroll)
Round of 32 - lost by tech fall to Nina Pham
Consolation Round - won by pin over Ana Bradshaw
Consolation Round - lost by tech fall to Emma Baertlein
 
59kg
Anya Knappenberger (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur)
Medical Forfeit—Out of Tournament
 
59kg
Lana Perez (Honolulu, Hawaii/Moanalua) – 4th Place
Round of 32 – won by medical forfeit over Anya Knappenberger (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur) (GU)
Round of 16 - won by pin over Marissa Riojas
Round of 8 - lost by tech fall to Brenda Reyna
Consolation Semifinals - won by tech fall over Montana DeLawder
3rd/4th Place Match - lost by pin to Lexie Basham
 
65kg
Stephanie Floor (Pago Pago, American Samoa/Leone)
Round of 16 - lost by tech fall to Viktorya Torres
Consolation Round - won by pin over Isabel Worthing
Consolation Round - lost by decision to Jamilah McBryde, 15-6
 
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Players Mentioned

Stephanie Floor

Stephanie Floor

5' 7"
Sophomore
143
Lana Perez

Lana Perez

130
Sophomore
130
Kat Pendergrass

Kat Pendergrass

101/109
Sophomore
Anya Knappenberger

Anya Knappenberger

123
Freshman
Julianne Moccia

Julianne Moccia

109
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Stephanie Floor

Stephanie Floor

5' 7"
Sophomore
143
Lana Perez

Lana Perez

Sophomore
130
130
Kat Pendergrass

Kat Pendergrass

Sophomore
101/109
Anya Knappenberger

Anya Knappenberger

Freshman
123
Julianne Moccia

Julianne Moccia

Freshman
109