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Westlake wrestler Keilikki nau Rarick takes a moment after winning the championship match during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Salem Hills wrestler Kelseigh Banks celebrates winning a state title during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Westlake wrestler Celeste Detoles (left) competes in her match during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Skyridge wrestler Madison Sherman competes in her match during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Maple Mountain wrestler Aurelia Ramos celebrates after winning her match during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Westlake senior O`dessa Laititi looks to pin her opponent during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Cedar Valley wrestler Arisna Stott (right) celebrates after winning a state title during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Maple Mountain's Ellie Jensen celebrates after winning her championship match during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Cedar Valley wrestler Madison Mayes (right) competes against Alta’s Madilyn Schuck during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Cedar Valley wrestler Rhya Balmforth (right) competes in her match during the 2024 state girls wrestling finals at the UCCU Center in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

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Here are the top girls wrestlers in the Utah Valley area in 2023-24:

Girls Wrestler of the Year: Isla Baeza, Sr. 130 pounds, Mountain View

Nationally ranked Bruin senior won her second state title and went undefeated in 2024.

Coach of the Year: Erik Gonzalez, Cedar Valley

Cedar Valley crowned the most individual champions in 5A with three and the Aviators have finished second and third in the last two seasons.

2024 All-Valley Girls Wrestling Team

(alphabetical order)

Rhya Balmforth, Jr. 140 pounds, Cedar Valley

Aviator junior was a divisional champ while also placing second in 5A state.

Kelseigh Banks, So. 120 pounds, Salem Hills

Skyhawk sophomore dominated the competition in 5A..

Martha Camacho, Fr. 115 pounds, ALA

Eagle freshman placed second in state.

Rachel Camacho, Sr. 120 pounds, ALA

Eagle senior won her third state title in dominating fashion.

Celeste Detoles, Sr. 135 pounds, Westlake

Thunder senior claimed her fourth state title in 6A along with a national ranking.

Jaskin Hair, Jr. 100 pounds, ALA

Eagle junior is a 3-time finalist taking state in 2022.

Hallie Hansen, Sr. 115 pounds, Pleasant Grove

Viking senior placed second in state.

Jocelyn Hepler, Sr. 190 pounds, Salem Hills

Skyhawk senior placed third this season after winning gold in 2023.

Hayley Harris, Sr. 155 pounds, Springville

Springville senior placed second in 5A state for second straight season.

Ellie Jensen, Jr. 125 pounds, Maple Mountain

Golden Eagle junior claimed top spot in her weight class in 4A.

Braylin Jones, Sr. 130 pounds, Salem Hills

Skyhawk senior finished second in 5A state.

O’dessa Laititi, Sr. 190 pounds, Westlake

Thunder senior climbed to the top of the podium in 6A.

Madison Mayes, Sr. 170 pounds, Cedar Valley

Aviator senior pulled a stunning upset to bring home gold in 5A.

Paisley Nelson, Sr. 125 pounds, Salem Hills

Skyhawk senior placed second in state in 5A to help team earn silver trophy.

Aurelia Ramos, Sr. 190 pounds, Maple Mountain

Golden Eagle senior went undefeated in her last two seasons and earned a national ranking.

Keilikki Nau Rarick, Jr. 235 pounds, Westlake

Thunder junior went undefeated, won her third state title and is nationally ranked.

Madison Sherman, So. 145 pounds, Skyridge

Falcon sophomore won a thrilling bout to earn 6A gold.

Arisna Stott, Sr. 110 pounds, Cedar Valley

Aviator senior claimed gold in 5A.

Nadia Thomas, Sr. 130 pounds, Skyridge

Falcon senior placed second in 6A.

Hotai Valeti, Sr. 170 pounds, Springville

Red Devil senior placed third in 2024 but had a great career winning three state titles.

AnnaLee Wright, Sr. 135 pounds, Cedar Valley

Aviator senior capped off a great season by taking state in 5A.

All-Valley Honorable Mention

American Fork: Elise Larsen (100 pounds).

ALA: Makenna Perkins (110 pounds), Elizabeth Huntsman (115 pounds), Adriana Rodiriguez (130 pounds), Molleleigh Gamble (155 pounds).

Cedar Valley: Stephanie Schmolke (110 pounds), Alexandra Gates (130 pounds), Brinlee Mcarthur (145 pounds), Rylyn Denney (235 pounds).

Lehi: Suzana Clark (115 pounds).

Maple Mountain: Kaylee Young (110 pounds), Lilly Lake (120 pounds).

Mountain View: Jasmine Golavar (110 pounds), Makenzi McCoy (115 pounds), Jada Smith (120 pounds), Sheyla Hawley (125 pounds), Darrynn Matagi (170 pounds).

Orem: Sophia Johnson (125 pounds).

Payson: January Langston (105 pounds).

Pleasant Grove: Savanna Rode (120 pounds),

Provo: Lacy Greer (110 pounds), Ella Reynolds (130 pounds).

Salem Hills: Addie Brindley (100 pounds), Makayla Carrick (110 pounds), Hannah Coyne (115 pounds), Avery Winterton (140 pounds), Ruby Lindstrom (155 pounds), Jessica Miller (155 pounds).

Spanish Fork: Sage Ross (135 pounds), Lexie Antonino (190 pounds).

Springville: Emeri Mortimer (100 pounds), Ariana Brimhall (115 pounds), Heather Weakley (145 pounds).

Westlake: Ashlyn Ballantyne (100 pounds), Kara Williamson (110 pounds), Kennedy Jeppson (120 pounds), Ameris Jensen (130 pounds), Marley Michaelis (140 pounds).

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