Sports

Madson Brings Home State Wrestling Title for Novato High

With first-round pin in championship match, Carissa Madson finishes her career with a 94-1 record.

Those amazing Madsons keep racking up the wrestling accolades.

Steve Madson was a champion wrestler when he grew up in Novato. His oldest daughter, Courtney, was a champion wrestler a few years ago at Novato High School. And now, younger daughter Carissa is a certified No. 1 as well for the Hornets.

On Saturday, Carissa claimed the 122-pound division crown at the California Interscholastic Federation Girls Wrestling Championships in Lemoore and finished her high school career with a 94-1 record.

Find out what's happening in Novatofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

For a full story on the tournament, check this story in the Marin Independent Journal.

Would you like to congratulate the Carissa and her family — which includes her mom, Tamara? Add a comment here.

Find out what's happening in Novatofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Stay Patched in! Follow Novato Patch on Twitter | Like Novato Patch on Facebook | Sign up for the daily e-mail with links to the latest news.

 

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.