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Athlete of the Week: Gabrielle Bambarger

Gabrielle Bambarger shows dominance at the ICC’s tournament, placing first.
Gabrielle Bambarger poses for a picture at Meet the Warriors.
Gabrielle Bambarger poses for a picture at Meet the Warriors.
Image/Graphics by Jackie Yingling

Gabrielle Bambarger has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 12/7/2024. The wrestling team kicked off their season Saturday, December 7th with the ICC Wrestling Tournament. Bambarger participated in this tournament and came home with gold, placing first place. 

Bambarger recently moved to West Branch this year, making this her first season as a West Branch Lady Warrior. She previously wrestled at Curwensville and wrestled in the 170-pound weight class. Teammate Julian Panebianco says, “She did an amazing job this weekend. I believe she deserves it. She’s always putting in the work and grinding to the top.” With an already successful start to the season, Bambarger will continue to prove her worth.

Facts about Bambarger:

Grade: 11

Parent: Wayne B. Bambarger 

Siblings: Randijo, Janessa, Hunter, Sophia, Michelle, Kali

Favorite Restaurant: Eat’n Park

Pre-match Ritual: Praying

Favorite Wrestling Memory: Wrestling in districts on the Curwensville Girls Wrestling Team

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