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Health challenges can't stop Keera Lacock from making DWU women's wrestling history

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Keera Lacock became the first DWU women's wrestler to qualify for the NAIA national tournament in her freshman season .

Lacock has battled through injuries and illness throughout her high school and college career.

Her senior season was to be her magnum opus, with the ultimate goal of a state title as the final act.

She fell ill numerous times during the season , usually coming in the form of vomiting and intestinal issues.

Celiac is an immune reaction in Celiac , causing nausea, abdominal pain and other digestive issues.

Keera Lacock was ranked fifth in the 124-pound weight class in the GPAC preseason rankings.

Her freshman season got off to a rocky start when she sprained her ankle.

Lacock decided to let it heal and get back to 100% for the stretch run of the season .

Her determination to fight through illness at the state tournament made what came next even sweeter.

Her results on the backside of the bracket aided the Bulldogs to the state title.

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