Panther Valley’s Brenda Banks became a national champion on Sunday.

Competing for Team PA at the 2024 U.S Marine Corps Junior & 16U Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, Banks secured the 235-pound 16U women’s freestyle title by pinning Deionna Borders of Ohio in 1:56 in the final.

After receiving a bye in the opening round, Banks pinned Macee Ercanbrack of Utah in 0:33 before dispatching New York’s Naomi Gonzalez in 2:50 in the quarterfinals.

Banks met a familiar foe in the semis, facing a teammate in Souderton’ MacKenna Atkinson.

Banks topped Atkinson 3-0 to claim the 235-pound title in March, and posted a 5-1 win against Atkinson to punch her ticket to the finals.

Team PA claimed a 16U USA Wrestling National Championship and Junior third-place finish.