By Hayden Swope

Ashlynn Goodwin of Goddard High School was voted the Wichita Large School Preseason Girls Wrestler of the Year. Last season Goodwin took third at the 143 pound weight class at the 6-5A state tournament and is ranked high in the preseason this season.

“Yes, I’ve been preparing for the upcoming season,” Goodwin said. “I’ve been practicing and going to tournaments all summer.”

Being a top-ranked wrestler in the 140 pound weight class going into the season, Goodwin has big aspirations going into her senior year.

“The goal I have this season is to win state,” Goodwin said.

Goodwin only participates in wrestling at Goddard, in hopes of advancing her skills on the mat.

Taking second at preseason nationals, Goodwin hopes to continue wrestling at a higher level, but is undecided as to where.  

“My future plans are to wrestle in college but I am undecided on my college and career after high school,” Goodwin said.