Lafayette Wins Another Girls’ Wrestling Championship

The Lafayette High girls’ wrestling team defended their title with valiant efforts in the 2026 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena. Coached by William Green, two weight-class champions paved the way for the Generals: Amy Velasco and Elene Niyogushima. Henry Clay High also produced a winner in Sianni Appolon. Congratulations to all!

Girls Division Medalists

107 — 4. Mackenzie Medley, Lafayette 

120 — 3. Aaliyah Davis, Lafayette

145 — 1. Amy Velasco, Lafayette

165 — 1. Sianni Appolon, Henry Clay

185 — 3. Clarytza Castillejos Santos, Lafayette

235 — 1. Elene Niyogushima, Lafayette

Boys/Co-Ed Division Medalists

120 — 6. Kadhum Alghanemi, Lafayette

215 — 6. Jeffrey Temprano, Lafayette