Freshman Emma Dietsch became the first Lisbon wrestler to win a tournament title Tuesday, Nov. 26, when she pinned her way through the field at the Midland Tournament in Wyoming.

Lisbon finished fourth as a team at the 14-team event.

“There were some large schools there, and we held our own against them,” Lisbon co-coach Seth Hall said.

Dietsch had a wild championship match against Charlotte Smith of Bettendorf. She was almost pinned in the first period, and fell behind 7-0. Then in the second period she got an escape, then a takedown, then used a power half to turn Smith and pin her.

“That was pretty exciting,” Hall said.

Junior Kaylee Jordan also made the finals at 155 pounds, but was pinned by Kelsey Knief of Bellevue.

“She was right in that match,” Hall said. Lillian Gaiser finished fourth at 125 in a “tough bracket.” And Alina Mallie (135) got three wins.

“The girls are starting to hit the stuff we are teaching them in the room, and getting more confident in their technique,” Hall said. “That’s cool to see.”