Goreville wrestler Alivia Ming with a winning smile after her quick win over Jasmine McCaskel on Saturday, February 25.
(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)
Goreville's Alivia Ming smiles ear-to-ear above after beating Richmond-Burton's Jasmine McCaskel in their 140-pound quarterfinal match at the 2023 IHSA Girls Individual Wrestling State Finals on Saturday. After winning the bout with a dominating 47-second pin, the junior advanced to the title match against Edwardsville's Mackenzie Pratt. Winning her first three matches at state by fall, the table was reversed in championship match against Pratt and her 33-1 record. Despite the loss, Ming made school history becoming the highest-placing female wrestler in school history after suffering a first-period pin at 1:07. Finishing as runner-up in the weight class at Grossinger Motor Arena in Bloomington on February 25, 2023, her season ended with an impressive 39-14 record. Click here to view more photos from Ming representing the Lady Blackcats at state wrestling.
State wrestling summary
First Round: Ming defeated Lemont's Suzie Knutte by fall at 2:21
Quarterfinal: Ming defeated Niles West's Al Ghala Al Radi by fall at 5:15
Semifinal: Ming defeated Richmond-Burton's Jasmine McCaskel by fall at 0:47
Championship Match: Ming defeated by Edwardsville's Mackenzie Pratt with a fall at 1:07
