Malovich true pioneer at Butler
BUTLER TWP — By the time a full girls varsity wrestling team is established at Butler High School, Ana Malovich will probably be graduated.
But she’ll be a big reason why it’s there.
“Absolutely. Positively,” Butler wrestling coach Scott Stoner said. “Ana is a pioneer in this sport. Her accomplishments have been noticed by so many other young girls who may be interested in giving wrestling a try.”
Ana’s achievements are far from done.
She competed in USA Wrestling’s 16U Girls National Freestyle Tournament and the Junior Women’s Nationals this past week in Fargo, N.D. There was just under 1,000 entries, making it the largest girls wrestling event in history.
Ana placed fifth at 16U nationals last year. She was fourth there this year, her only two losses coming by decisions of 12-10 and 7-4.
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