It has arrived. The NCAA voted to include women’s wrestling as its 91st championship sport. For now, Division I, II, and III institutions will compete in the 2026 NCAA Championships. 

Click here for the full story about a monumental moment for women’s wrestling.

He’s Baaaaack!

Jason Moorman’s surprise departure from King University on October 18, 2024, sent shockwaves through women’s wrestling. We still don’t know why he left, but we know where he’s going. 

Moorman has landed in Stephensville, Texas, as the new head women’s wrestling coach for Tarleton State University. The program offers club wrestling with an expected move to NCAA Division I designation.

Click here for the full story on Moorman’s new role. 

Women’s Wrestling Weekly: The Show

Episode 11 of Women’s ‘Wrestling Weekly: The Show’ has dropped. Topics covered include:
— 2025 NWCA National Duals recap.
— Will Iowa ever lose?
— Is Life University the second-best team in the country?
— The Anaya Falcon-Paige Morales rivalry continues.
— McKendree's line-up takes form.
— Katie Gomez makes college debut.
— Scott Beck basks in his rankings glory.
— Can Grand Valley State win three matches against Iowa?
— Did Jacarra Winchester pin Xochitl Mota-Pettis?
— Upcoming international ranking tournaments.

Watch episode 11 below. 

National Duals Recap

Click here for National Duals results on Trackwrestling

NCAA
Iowa blitzed its way through the National Duals field, defeating Aurora (35-10), Wartburg (42-1). McKendree (33-11), and North Central (28-13). The Hawkeyes won 33 of 40 individual matches, including eight of 10 against North Central in the finals. 

Below is the box score against North Central with links to matches.

Iowa defeated North Central College 28-13
103 - Sterling Dias (Iowa) over Madison Avila (North Central College) Dec 3-2
110 - Ava Bayless (Iowa) over Kendra Ryan (North Central College) Dec 5-2
117 - Brianna Gonzalez (Iowa) over Sydney Petzinger (North Central College) Dec 10-7
124 - Cali Leng (Iowa) over Janessa George (North Central College) Dec 3-0
131 - Amani Jones (North Central College) over Emily Frost (Iowa) TF 15-3
138 - Nanea Estrella (Iowa) over Sara Sterner (North Central College) Dec 13-8
145 - Macey Kilty (Iowa) over Bella Mir (North Central College) Dec 11-6
160 - Kennedy Blades (Iowa) over Tiera Jimerson (North Central College) TF 11-0
180 - Kylie Welker (Iowa) over Shenita Lawson (North Central College) Fall 0:41
207 - Traeh Haynes (North Central College) over Alivia White (Iowa) TF 10-0

Hear from Iowa coach Clarissa Chun after the 2025 National Duals

NAIA
Life won its third National Duals title in four years, defeating Missouri Baptist (48-0), Campbellsville (39-4), Providence (34-11), and Grand View (30-12). The Running Eagles went 37-3 in individual matches, including eight of 10 against Grand View in the finals. 

Below is the box score against Grand View with links to matches. 

Life University defeated Grand View 30-12
103 - Katherine Hernandez (Life University) over Judy Sandoval (Grand View) Dec 8-5
110 - Anaya Falcon (Life University) over Lita Cruz (Grand View) Dec 6-4
117 - Salyna Shotwell (Life University) over Cailin Campbell (Grand View) Fall 1:25
124 - Maya Davis (Grand View) over Anna Krejsa (Life University) TF 11-0
131 - Sarah Savidge (Life University) over Cindy Zepeda (Grand View) TF 12-2
138 - Zaynah McBryde (Life University) over Adrienna Turner (Grand View) TF 11-0
145 - Jamilah McBryde (Life University) over Krista Warren (Grand View) TF 11-0
160 - Latifah McBryde (Life University) over Madison Diaz (Grand View) TF 12-2
180 - Reka Busa (Life University) over Abby McIntyre (Grand View) Dec 6-3
207 - Olivia Brown (Grand View) over Savannah Isaac (Life University) Dec 9-0

Hear from Life head coach Ashley Flavin after the 2025 National Duals

The Lakers Return To Competition

Grand Valley State hasn't competed in over a month, but Jake Short’s team will have its biggest test when it travels to Iowa City to face Iowa on Saturday, January 19 at 6:30 CT. Below are probable line-up for each team. 

The showcase match will be 110 pounds where U23 World champion Sage Mortimer faces one of three Iowa wrestlers, including returning NCWWC (NCAA) champions Emilie Gonzalez or Ava Bayless. 

Grand Valley State
103: Rayana Sahagun
110: Sage Mortimer
117: Ana Malovich or Kiely Tabaldo
124: Aspen Blasko
131: Hannah Palise
138: Katie Lange
145: Ellieni Johnson or Skylar Little Soldier
160: Claire Agostini or Emily Medford
180: Sabrina Nauss
207: Aaliyah Grandberry

Iowa
103: Sterling Dias or Rianne Murphy
110: Ava Bayless or Emilie Gonzalez or Valerie Solorio
117: Brianna Gonzalez
124: Cali Leng or Karlee Brooks
131: Emily Frost or Emmily Patneaud or Skye Realin
138: Nanea Estrella
145: Macey Kilty or Reece Larramendy
160: Kennedy Blades
180: Kylie Welker
207: Jaycee Foeller or Alyvia White 

Are The Bearcats Out Of Hibernation?

NCAA power McKendree unleashed a powerful line-up at the NWCA National Duals, but is this the roster head coach Alexio Garcia will use at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships on March 7-8 in Coralville? 

A few of the team’s best wrestlers made their first appearance of the season, leading to a third-place finish over King after falling to Iowa in the semifinals. NAIA champion Kaylynn Albrecht and two-time All-American Tristan Kelly were key additions to the second semester line-up. 

Is this McKendree’s most effective line-up?
103: Gabby Tedesco — undefeated freshman
110: Samantha Miller — 4x All-American
117: Norah Swaim
124: Shelby Moore — 2024 All-American
131: Alexandra Szkotnicki — Age-level World Teamer
138: Alexis Gomez — 2x NAIA All-American
138: Viktorya Torres — 3x All-American
145: Savannah Gomez
145: Lillian Freitas — Age-level World medalist
160: Kaylynn Albrecht — NAIA champion
180: Lydia Krauss — 2023 All-American
180/207: Tristan Kelly — 2x All-American
207: Manusiu Muti 

P4P Number #1 Taina Fernandez Takes On Next Challenge

Taina Fernandez, the pound-for-pound best high school wrestler in the country, has entered the 133-pound division at Escape the Rock — a top-tier boys’ tournament in Holland, Pennsylvania. Two nationally ranked boys are in her division.

Click here for the full entry list.

FloWrestling Night In America: Presbyterian vs Life

Presbyterian, the first NCAA Division I program to add women’s wrestling, traveled to Marietta, Georgia to face top-ranked NAIA Life University on Wednesday, January. The Running Eagles 34-10. Watch a replay of the dual below. 

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Friday, January 17
Missouri Baptist Open

Saturday, January 18
Mike Duroe Invitational
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