Tanya Marie Garcia

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Tanya Marie Garcia is a professional artist and photojournalist.

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The Finals: Buurma makes history, Williams claims her crown at the MHSAA Girls State Championship
The Finals: Buurma makes history, Williams claims her crown at the MHSAA Girls State Championship

By TANYA GARCIA DETROIT — Nobody said climbing the Michigan High School Athletic Association Wrestling Girls Championship mountain was easy. Making it to the top of the mountain is even harder, but a few girls from the Greater Lansing Area were back at Detroit’s Ford Field to grapple for a shot at the State Title. The best of the best were all there with one goal to win it all over the weekend on February 28, and March 1. “You have to be able to embrace challenges and you have to be able to accept failure and be able to […]

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ROAD TO THE FINALS: Greater Lansing Girl Wrestlers Advance to Regionals with Eyes on State Championship
ROAD TO THE FINALS: Greater Lansing Girl Wrestlers Advance to Regionals with Eyes on State Championship

By TANYA GARCIA FOWLERVILLE – With District Finals complete, the field of competitors has narrowed as top wrestlers from the Greater Lansing area prepare for the regional rounds. An area defending champion and multiple 2024 All-State finalists are among those advancing, aiming for a shot at the State Championship later this month. Leading the charge is Lansing Eastern High’s 115-pound junior, Olivia Delacruz, 27-4, secured a second-place finish in her division to punch her ticket to regionals to be held at Chelsea High School on February 16, 2025. Delacruz, an All-State honoree, is making her third consecutive bid for the […]

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Olivia Delacruz to start her third campaign to State
Olivia Delacruz to start her third campaign to State
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Texas Kajukenbo Karate team practice for kumite
Texas Kajukenbo Karate team practice for kumite

By TANYA GARCIA MERCEDES, Texas — Grandmaster Armando Saldana has been training his students to be prepared for the South Texas Karate Leauge tournament set to take place on March 29 in Laredo, Texas. The students heading to the competition marks their second tournament of the year, and many of them are coming off championship victories and aim to defend their rank while others have their sights on wining the point sparring competition. “If we don’t fight, we are not going to learn how to defend ourselves,” Grandmaster Saldana said. Saldana is a 9th degree black belt in the Kajukenbo […]

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PHOTO ESSAY: Holt High’s Olivia Root Takes on the Challenge at Ford Field
PHOTO ESSAY: Holt High’s Olivia Root Takes on the Challenge at Ford Field

By TANYA GARCIA Olivia Root has established herself as an elite high school wrestler representing Holt High School. She finished her career ranked No. 5 with All-State honors in the 125 weight-class at the Michigan High School Athletic Association State Championship held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Root made back-to-back appearances to the State Tournament. In 2024 she finished 1-2 in the 115 weight-class respectively. In her senior campaign to win her last match at the State Championship held on March 1, 2025 Olivia secured the victory at Ford Field with her signature move the cradle against her opponent. […]

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Meet Olivia DeLaCruz: Eastern High’s Quiet Force on the Mat
Meet Olivia DeLaCruz: Eastern High’s Quiet Force on the Mat

At just 17, Olivia DeLaCruz has already left her mark on Lansing Eastern High’s wrestling program quietly, confidently, and with unwavering dedication.

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A Passion for Visual Art

I am a professional artist and photographer.

Art & Graphic Design

Experienced artist & art teacher. I have been in the classroom and studio teaching and making art.

Photography

Experienced photographer offering services for family photos, portraits, and sports photography.

New Media Journalism

I am currently a student at Full Sail University’s New Media Journalism Master’s program.

Newspaper Affiliation

Currently I am the photographer for The Lansing News Wire community newspaper serving Lansing, Michigan.

Girls Wrestling

Over the past year I have focused my time covering high school girls wrestling.

Social Media Influencer

I publish news and opinions on social media and currently have a large following

Female Wrestling on the Rise

I grew up knowing wrestling was a huge sport in Michigan. Many friends growing up participated in the sport who I cheered on. Little did I know a generation later my daughter and many other females would find success in the sport.

Meet the Wrestler Q&A

  • I write articles about female wrestlers.
  • I cover high school wrestling events.
  • My work is published in the local news.

The Wrestler Newsletter

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  • Learn more about girls in wrestling.
  • Get the scoop on Michigan wrestling.

My mission is to deliver accurate and engaging reports on local news and high school girls’ wrestling, serving as a dedicated and professional community news reporter.

Tanya Garcia

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