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Athlete Spotlight, Coach Tarkyia Mensah, College Wrestling, Iowa Wrestling, NJCAA, Schreiner University Woman’s Head Wrestling Coach, Tarkyia Mensah, Wrestling, Wrestling Interview -

Tarkyia Mensah is a Katy Texas native from Morton Ranch High School. She won a UIL state wrestling championship in 2011. She continued to win her winning ways & won two national College titles in 2015 & 2016 while as a student athlete at Wayland Baptist University. Mensah will officially take the helm of the Schreiner Women’s Wrestling Program this fall. Describe yourself using 3-5 words. I’ll describe myself as a serious but chill individual. That’s creative, curious, and kind. How did you become interested in wrestling? When I was younger, the Japanese culture caught my attention. From there an interest...

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Who is Asia Ray? I am a very personable person, and not afraid to talk with anyone. I love trying new foods rollerblading and dancing. I am also a diehard anime fan. Like many other people/athletes I am extremely hard on myself, I want to be MY best in every aspect of life. Give us some insight into your rehabbing I am rehabbing my ACL on my left leg. I got surgery on May 9th, 2022. As you can expect with ACL reconstructions, it will take 8 to 12 months before I can compete again. Currently, I am doing at...

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  Avery started wrestling in 8th grade & fell in love with wrestling. She is a 2X State Champion & 4X State placer in wrestling from Lucas Lovejoy High School (TX).  She is currently ranked 8th in country at 112 pounds.  Avery is not only a wrestler, but she also competes in Lacrosse, cross country, track (300m hurdles and 4x400) and field (pole vault).  She is also a member of the National Honors Society. Q. Please tell us about your process of deciding to sign with Oklahoma City University? a. I knew I wanted to go to a college that was...

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The Arlington, Texas native, Massoma just finished his 2nd season as the National Runner up & 2X NJCAA All American at 197 lbs. for Iowa Lakes Community College. What is more amazing about these All-American accomplishments is the fact is that he has only been wrestling since his sophomore high school year from Arlington Bowie HS, TX. He was able place 5th at 160 lbs. his senior year in Texas.

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 Q.You have been competing since you were seven, what inspired the journey? What about MMA attracts you?  a. I’m a twin, and my sister is a special needs individual. When we were much younger, she was bullied and that just didn’t sit right with me, it still doesn’t. My aunt’s old friend opened up a martial arts school in my neighborhood, I convinced her to let me try a class, and I’ve been training ever since. What attracts me most about MMA is the paradox of grit and roughness with respect and class - knowing that I have the skills...

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