Hamilton Heights High School – January 2, 2026 The Lady Norsemen wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance at the IHSAA Girls Wrestling Sectionals, finishing 4th overall scoring 122.5 Team Points and advancing six wrestlers to Regionals. The squad showcased determination and skill, earning multiple podium finishes and three individual championships. Sectional Champions • Freshman Emerson Zwiebel (100 lbs) – 1st Place, 3-0 record (26 pts) Zwiebel dominated her bracket, winning by forfeit in the quarterfinals, pinning Elizabeth Reyes in 1:18 during the semifinals, and sealing the title with a lightning-fast 40-second pin over Roselyn Gonzalez in the finals. • Junior Amarah Frieden (140 lbs) – 1st Place, 3-0 record (25.5 pts) Frieden opened with a 56-second pin, followed by a technical fall (15-0) in the semifinals, and capped her run with a 1:52 pin in the championship match. • Freshman Izabella Schultz (190 lbs) – 1st Place, 3-0 record (26 pts) Schultz advanced with a forfeit, then pinned Claire Baines in 46 seconds, and secured the title with a 1:36 pin over Layne Mercedes. Other Regional Qualifiers • Junior Olia Leffert (130 lbs) – 3rd Place, 3-1 record (17 pts) After an early loss, Leffert stormed back with three consecutive pins, including a decisive 1:00 fall in the 3rd-place match. • Junior Fiona Schnelker (125 lbs) – 4th Place, 2-2 record (14 pts) Schnelker earned two pins, including a 1:20 quarterfinal fall, before finishing 4th. • Freshman Sheila Smith (145 lbs) – 4th Place, 2-2 record (14 pts) Smith picked up two wins by forfeit and battled hard in the placement rounds. Team Impact Northfield’s strong showing, highlighted by three champions and six regional qualifiers, underscores the program’s rapid growth and competitive edge in girls wrestling. The team’s aggressive style produced multiple pins under two minutes, setting the tone for Regionals. Next Up: The Lady Norsemen head to Regionals at Kokomo High School on 01/10/26, aiming to continue their historic run.