- November 21, 2024
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Four Matanzas High School girls wrestlers flew out to West Des Moines, Iowa, last weekend to compete in the AAU Junior Olympics.
Christina Borgmann (125 pounds) and Kendall Bibla (145 pounds) each took home gold medals by winning their weight classes in the individual bracket tournament.
Tiana Fries won silver, finishing second at 130 pounds. Brielle Bibla finished third at 135 pounds.
Brielle Bibla's only loss was to 135-pound champ Mackenzie Pratt in the semifinals. It was Brielle's last tournament before heading to the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina, where she will continue her wrestling career.
In the team dual competition, Borgmann, Kendall Bibla and Tiana Fries all took home gold medals by going undefeated in their dual matches. Brielle Bibla won silver in the dual competition.
The four Pirates competed for Team Florida, which placed fifth in dual competition, losing just one match in pool competition and then going 3-0 in the next round.
The City of Palm Coast is gearing up for the 2023 Senior Games. The Games, which begin on Sept. 15, is open to participants ages 50 and up.
This year’s events include mainstays — golf, pickleball and tennis — with the addition of several new events: billiards, bowling, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bocce, basketball free throw, bag toss, darts, surfing and a 5K road race.
“It goes without saying that the Senior Games is something that our Parks and Recreation staff look forward to just as much as our participants each year,” James Hirst, the city’s director of Parks and Recreation, said in a press release. “Having the ability to bring these new events into the fold this year means that more of our residents will be able to get involved, bring out their competitive spirit and see what makes this event truly special.”
The Senior Games will run from Sept. 15 to Oct. 8 at various locations throughout Palm Coast. Qualifying participants from each event will have the opportunity to participate in the Florida Senior Games in Pasco County in December. For more information, or to register for an event, visit www.palmcoast.gov/seniorgames.
SENIOR GAMES SCHEDULE
Tennis: Sept. 15-17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Palm Coast Tennis Center
Billiards: Sept.19 , 2-6 p.m., Cue Note Billiards
Bowling: Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Palm Coast Lanes
Pickleball: Sept. 22-24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Holland Park
Golf: Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Palm Harbor Golf Club
