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Introducing the new Schreiner University Woman’s Head Wrestling Coach, Coach Tarkyia Mensah
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...
Q&A with Asia Ray!
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...
6 Minutes with Avery Ashley, the Lucas Lovejoy High School 2X Texas State Champ
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...
7 Minutes with Arlington Texas Native, Massoma Endene
Sophia Mirabella – Woman Wednesday Q&A Interview
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...