Emma Bacon Secures Historic Third Junior Nationals Title

Bacon’s Dominant Turnout at 135 Pounds

At the event in Fargo, N.D., Emma Bacon, a rising senior at Bishop McCort Catholic, captured her third career gold. She achieved the result by pinning Arizona’s Camila Torres in just 27 seconds. Bacon finished the tournament with five pins and a technical fall, earning a spot on FloWrestling’s Who’s No. 1 lineup.

Violette Lasure Earns Bronze in 145‑Pound Division

Violette Lasure, a rising senior from Chestnut Ridge, secured a bronze medal at 145 pounds. She fell 7–4 to eventual champion Nora Akpan in the semifinals but responded with a pin of Greta Brus in 1 minute 43 seconds for the third‑place bout. Lasure, a three‑time PIAA champion, holds an unbeaten 104‑0 record with 95 career pins.

What This Means for the Wrestlers

Bacon’s third title positions her among the elite in the junior ranks and sets up a chance to face top competitors at FloWrestling’s Who’s No. 1 event. The golden ticket follows a dominant showing of five pins and a technical fall at the Nationals. For Lasure, the bronze reinforces her reputation as a PIAA powerhouse and showcases her ability to recover from a semifinal loss. Both athletes will now carry the momentum into upcoming bouts, potentially influencing future rankings.