Navarro Viking Wrestlers Stand Out at JV Brawl on Stahl The Austin Navarro Junior Varsity girls and boys delivered a strong overall performance at the Brawl on Stahl tournament, earning multiple podium finishes and showcasing impressive growth across the lineup. Below are the highlights from an action-packed day on the mats. Rookie Senior Sophia Gonzalez (100) battled through the bracket to earn a 3rd-place finish, securing three dominant falls throughout the day. She capped her run with an impressive 18-second pin over Aviana Nguyen (Austin Akins) in the bronze-medal match. Rookie Senior Ana Napoles Duputey (110) powered her way into the finals with two strong victories and finished as the tournament runner-up, falling in the championship match to Kamrynn Gonzalez (San Antonio Madison). Rookie Freshman Lizbeth Carrillo (126) showcased grit and determination, earning 3rd place with three wins by fall. Junior Anahi Mendoza (130) opened the tournament strong and battled her way to a solid 4th-place finish. Despite a tough bracket, Rookie Junior Gaby Ramirez Castelan (135) gained valuable experience competing in two challenging matches. Rookie Sophomore Anizel Patino Lopez (145) earned a hard-fought consolation-round fall, highlighting her determination on the mat. Rookie Freshman Jonnell Montalvo (235) dominated the upper-weight division, securing the gold medal with two decisive falls against SA Madison. On the boys’ side, Sophomore Nathan Cates (144) notched a strong major-decision victory in the consolation rounds, while Rookie Senior Alessandro Chavez (157) battled through two tough early matchups. The Navarro JV wrestlers delivered a strong tournament showing overall, highlighted by multiple podium finishes, fast pins, and a championship performance from Jonnell Montalvo. The team continues to show growth, resilience, and promise as the season progresses.