NAPERVILLE, Ill.  — At the inaugural College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championship, the Carthage College women's wrestling team took fourth place on Sunday afternoon. Student-athlete Hilda Gonzalez was the Respect Award winner for Carthage on the day. 

At the conclusion of every sports season, each varsity program will recognize one student-athlete as their RESPECT Award honoree. RESPECT Award recipients have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution and community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration and Trust. The RESPECT Award recognizes the intangible traits a student-athlete possesses that exemplify great character and encourages inclusiveness and a positive culture.

• North Central (Ill.) - 112.5
• Aurora - 41.5
• Augustana (Ill.) - 25.5
• Carthage - 24.5
• Lakeland - 22.5

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Natalie Majer placed is 2nd and scored 2.0 team points.

• Round 1 - Natalie Majer (Carthage College) received a bye
• Round 3 - Jaslynn Gallegos (North Central (IL)) won by fall over Natalie Majer (Carthage College) (Fall 1:35)

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Karla Topete placed 4th and scored 3.0 team points.

• Round 1 - Hannah Suboni-Kaufman (Augustana (IL)) won by decision over Karla Topete (Carthage College) (Dec 3-3)
• Round 2 - Amani Jones (North Central (IL)) won by fall over Karla Topete (Carthage College) (Fall 0:50)
• Round 3 - Dakota Drew (North Central (IL)) won by tech fall over Karla Topete (Carthage College) (TF 15-4)
• Round 4 - Karla Topete (Carthage College) won by injury default over Sydney Tajkowski (Augustana (IL)) (Inj. 0:00)

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Nadia Flores placed 5th and scored 11.0 team points.

• Quarterfinal - Emma Grimm (North Central (IL)) won by fall over Nadia Flores (Carthage College) (Fall 3:44)
• Cons. Round 1 - Nadia Flores (Carthage College) won by forfeit over Mikayla Rieck (Lakeland University) (FF)
• Cons. Semi - Halle White (North Central (IL)) won by tech fall over Nadia Flores (Carthage College) (TF 10-0)
• 5th Place Match - Nadia Flores (Carthage College) won by tech fall over Sandie Pfeil (Augustana (IL)) (TF 10-0)

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Adele Senzig placed 2nd and scored 2.0 team points.

• Round 1 - Adele Senzig (Carthage College) won by decision over Olga Turiy (Lakeland University) (Dec 13-5)
• Round 2 - Kendall Bostelman (North Central (IL)) won by tech fall over Adele Senzig (Carthage College) (TF 10-0)

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Sierra Pienkowski placed 3rd and scored 6.5 team points.

• Round 1 - Sierra Pienkowski (Carthage College) won by injury default over Clare Doering (Lakeland University) (Inj. 0:00)
• Round 2 - Shelby Ottum (North Central (IL)) won by tech fall over Sierra Pienkowski (Carthage College) (TF 10-0)
• Round 3 - Tiera Jimerson (North Central (IL)) won by tech fall over Sierra Pienkowski (Carthage College) (TF 12-2)
• Round 5 - Sierra Pienkowski (Carthage College) won by tech fall over Abbey Ellis (Augustana (IL)) (TF 12-2)

• The Firebirds will compete at the Bearcat Open next Sunday, February 5 at 9 a.m.