Gerald, Peppler win titles at Whitko, help Lady Zs finish 4th

BY VAL TSOUTSOURIS

Sports Editor, RTC

Girls wrestling

Led by weight class champions Lilly Gerald and Laine Peppler, the Rochester girls wrestling team finished fourth in a field of 27 teams at the season-opening Whitko Invitational Saturday.

Gerald won the title at 105, and Peppler won at 170. Both went 3-0 on the day. Both are returning state placers and Manchester University wrestling signees.

Also, Makenna McKee was second at 125, and Kyra Doran was third at 120. McKee went 3-1 on the day while Doran went 4-1.

Serenity Howard (115), Jahlia Velez (120), Elise Enyart (145) and Lexi Haughs (155) did not place.

Rochester will travel to Peru for a dual meet at 6:30 p.m. today.