Aurora 38, Carthage 11
AURORA, Ill. — The Carthage women's wrestling team traveled to Illinois on Thursday afternoon for a dual against the Aurora Spartans. The team picked up a pair of wins at 145 and 160 pounds but came up short in a 38–11 final.



The Firebirds broke through at 145 pounds, where Abigail Jutrzonka delivered Carthage's first victory of the night with a fall in 1:38. At 160, Ella Harpold earned a point for the Firebirds in a 12-2 tech fall loss in 3:19. The Firebirds also claimed a win by forfeit at 207.

Carthage fought through several competitive early bouts but surrendered points as Aurora opened the dual with six consecutive wins. The Spartans recorded falls at 103, 131, 138, and 180 pounds and secured technical falls at 110 and 160. Aurora also benefited from forfeits at 117 and 124.

The Firebirds closed the day with 11 team points behind the efforts of Jutrzonka and Harpold.



"We needed those head-to-head matchups with our conference opponents this weekend," said Head Coach Tarkyia Mensah. "But it also showed us where we need to reset. Since we have some time before the next meet, we'll be taking a look in the mirror and pivoting where needed. We can only go up from here."



The Firebirds (3-2) return to Tarble Arena on Thursday, Nov. 20 as the squad hosts North Central (Ill.) at 6 p.m. For more information, visit athletics.carthage.edu.