Conditioning has played a significant role in the regular-season success of Upper Perkiomen's girls wrestling team, according to head coach Mark Smith. He claims it could be crucial to their postseason accomplishments.
 

Alexandra Cannon, right, locks up with Perkiomen Valley's Emma McKale. The Upper Perkiomen senior pinned McKale in 64 seconds at 118 pounds

            Last week, the Indians completed their undefeated run during the Pioneer Athletic Conference with a victory over Perkiomen Valley. Eight forfeit wins carried them to a 60-10 victory on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

The Tribe (6-1 overall, 5-0 PAC) won two of the four competitive matches during its season finale. Godshall and Cannon both won by fall in the first period.

            At 112 pounds, Brianna Godshall needed only 57 seconds to deck Olivia Rosales. At 118, Alexandra Cannon pinned Emma McKalein in 64 seconds.

Alyssa Crist and Sadie Marino lost at 142 and 148 pounds, respectively. Crist (14-16) dropped a 15-3 major decision to Hayden Tschoepe, Marino (4-9) got pinned by Janaya Diefenback midway through the second period.
            The Tribe's priorities shift this weekend to the District 1/12 Tournament. William Tennent is hosting the event on Saturday.

            Three seniors will make their ...