West Orange HS Wrestler Earns Cheers After Her Historic Tourney Win

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The bad news for Jazzi Lopez’s opponents? The star wrestler at West Orange High School still has three more years of competing in her future.

Lopez recently notched a historic victory when she became the only first-year student in school history to win the North 2 Regional Wrestling Championship. Lopez’s triumph came in the 107-pound girls category, where she went 4-0 in the tournament as the fourth seed. Her victories included a thrilling 12-10 upset over the top seed in the semifinals and a come-from-behind pin over the second seed in the finals.

Lopez’s win has earned her a spot in the NJSIAA State Individual Championships, which will take place at Phillipsburg High School next weekend.

“We’re all extremely proud of Jazzi,” head wrestling coach Jeff Mazurek said. “She’s worked really hard all season, and to see her come out on top at the regionals is just fantastic.”

“Jazzi has a lot of potential, and we’re looking forward to seeing her develop as a wrestler and a leader on the team,” Mazurek added. “She’s already accomplished so much, and we know she’s capable of even more in the future.”

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