COLUMBUS – Miami East sophomore Kira Cole is carrying on a legacy left behind by many former Lady Viking wrestlers who were trailblazers in girls wrestling. The program, which won the state team championship in 2020 – prior to being recognized as a sport by the OHSAA – has helped lead the progression of girls wrestling into what it is today and into the future.
Kira Cole, unbeaten at 38-0 is adding to the tradition of the program as she advanced her way into the state finals with three impressive wins at 115 pounds.
Cole won her first match on Friday via 2:28 pin of Sarah Sphon (26-19) of Minerva and followed with a 1:45 pin of Mia Hotchkiss (14-7) of Harrison in the quarterfinal Saturday morning. She then followed that up with another dominating performance with a 3:56 pin of Addison Rudolph (32-8) of Central Crossing in the semifinal.
Up next with a state championship on the line for Cole is Molly Wells (31-10) of Deleware Hayes.
