This Week in Women's Collegiate Wrestling (3/4/2025)

This weekend, 6 conferences of NAIA women’s wrestling programs battled it out for qualifying spots at the National tournament in March. NAIA nationals will be held on March 14-15 in Park City, Kansas. Similar to the men’s NCAA  DI conferences tournaments, each conference is allocated a certain amount of automatic bids per weight. Now that those automatic spots have been filled, a committee will select additional wrestlers to receive at-large bids until the field is complete with 210 wrestlers for nationals. 

The regional champs were:

Cascade Collegiate Conference champion - #5 Southern Oregon

Great Plains Athletic Conference champion - #10 Doane   

Heart of America Conference champion – #2 Grand View

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference champion - #11 Ottawa

Mid-South Conference champion – #1 Life

Sooner Athletic Conference champion - #16 Oklahoma City

As a reminder, here is the chart of automatic spots:

And here are the automatic qualifiers at each weight in each conference:

Mid-South Conference

Teams: Life University, University of the Cumberlands, Lindsey Wilson, Campbellsville University, Indiana Tech, Lourdes, Montreat, Siena Heights, Brewton-Parker College, University of Rio Grande, St. Andrews, Rochester Christian University

103 (4 allocations)

1. Katherine Hernandez - Life
2. Dutchess King - Cumberlands
3. Makayla Young - Indiana Tech
4. Angelina Casteneda - Cumberlands

110 (5 allocations)

1. Anaya Falcon - Life
2. Stefana Jelacic - Lourdes
3. Tehani Soares - Indiana Tech
4. Rodiat Adeduntan - Lindsey Wilson
5. Reagan Thomas - Lindsey Wilson

117 (5 allocations)

1. Salyna Shotwell - Life
2. Icart Galumette - Campbellsville
3. Shammilka Miranda - Cumberlands
4. Callie Payton - Lindsey Wilson
5. Jamesa Robinson - Brewton-Parker

124 (6 allocations)

1. Katie Gomez - Cumberlands
2. Rose Kaplan - Indiana Tech
3. Kamilah Brooks - Lindsey Wilson
4. Anna Krejsa - Life
5. Ariana Martinez - LIfe
6. Presley Anderson - Cumberlands

131 (7 allocations)

1. Sarah Savidge - Life
2. Olivia Mottley - LIfe
3. Cameron Ortiz - Campbellsville
4. Olivia Messerly - Campbellsville
5. Mary Jane Porter - Cumberlands
6. Annabelle Suto - Cumberlands
7. Andrea Hernandez - Indiana Tech

138 (4 allocations)

1. Zaynah McBryde - Life
2. Kori Campbell - Lindsey Wilson
3. Gabriella Perez - Campbellsville
4. Addison Messerly - Campbellsville

145 (4 allocations)

1. Jamilah McBryde - Life
2. Josselinne Campos - Lindsey Wilson
3. Lexi Ritchie - Lindsey Wilson
4. Alivia Ming - Cumberlands

160 (3 allocations)

1. Latifah McBryde - Life
2. Micah Fisher - Cumberlands
3. Sierra Chavez - Campbellsville

180 (6 allocations)

1. India Page - Lindsey Wilson
2. Liliana Vergara - Campbellsville
3. Saiheron Preciado-Meza - Cumberlands
4. Reka Busa - Life
5. Catherine McNulty - Indiana Tech
6. Grace Doering - Indiana Tech

207 (7 allocations)

1. Riley Dempewolf - Indiana Tech
2. Savannah Isaac - LIfe
3. Alysse Phillips - Lourdes
4. Hayeni Costa - Lindsey Wilson
5. Maquoia Bernabe - Cumberlands
6. Brianna Staebler - Campbellsville
7. Naomi Duenas - Cumberlands

Sooner Athletic Conference

Teams: Oklahoma City, Wayland Baptist, Texas Wesleyan, Missouri Baptist, Central Christian College, Jarvis Christian

103 (3 allocations)

1. Alexis Miller - Oklahoma City
2. Sofia Abramson - Oklahoma City
3. Malarie Dominguez - Wayland Baptist

110 (1 allocation)

1. Iby Garcia - Oklahoma City

117 (1 allocation)

1. Camille Fournier - Texas Wesleyan

124 (1 allocation)

1. Tess Barnett - Wayland Baptist

131 (2 allocations)

1. Mercy Adekuoroye - Wayland Baptist

138 (2 allocations)

1. Jordan Suarez  - Wayland Baptist
2. Samantha Barragan - Texas Wesleyan

145 (2 allocations)

1. Anastasia Hardin - Missouri Baptist
2. Makayla Munoz - Oklahoma City

160 (4 allocations)

1. Josette Partney - Missouri Baptist
2. Taydem Khamjoi - Texas Wesleyan
3. Mohagany Cael - Wayland Baptist
4. Corin Lowe - Oklahoma City

180 (2 allocations)

1. Ashley Lekas - Texas Weslyan
2. Ella Murphey - Oklahoma City

207 (2 allocations)

1. Leilani Sanchez - Wayland Baptist
2. Abigail Fonseca - Texas Wesleyan

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Teams: Ottawa University, University of Saint Mary, University of Jamestown, Friends University, Avila, York University

103 (2 allocations)

1. Eyvori Jacquez - Saint Mary
2. Alexis Hatfield - Avila

110 (2 allocations)

1. Alexsys Jacquez - Saint Mary
2. Aynsley Fink - Ottawa

117 (1 allocation)

1. Kendall Martin - Ottawa

124 (1 allocation)

1. Peyton Hand - Ottawa

131 (1 allocation)

1. Emma Truex - Ottawa

138 (2 allocations)

1. Livia Swift - Ottawa
2. Jaclyn Riedinger - Avila

145 (1 allocation)

1. Ann Meiman - Jamestown

160 (3 allocations)

1. Allyssa Johnson - Jamestown
2. Darby Weidl - Ottawa
3. Abigail Sebesta - Ottawa

180 (2 allocations)

1. Siara Arrington - Ottawa
2. Bailee Nelson - Friends

207 (3 allocations)

1. Hannah Jackson - Ottawa
2. Kena Leonard - Ottawa
3. Grace Todhunter - Jamestown

Great Plains Athletic Conference

Teams: Doane, Hastings, Midland, Waldorf, Dakota Wesleyan, Morningside University

103 (2 allocations)

1. Karina Vang - Doane
2. Alanis Serrano-Rios - Waldorf

110 (1 allocation)

1. Jaden Breeden - Doane

117 (1 allocation)

1. Mora Peterson - Doane

124 (2 allocations)

1. Cristelle Rodriguez - Doane
2. Emily Paulino - Midland

131 (2 allocations)

1. Larissa Kaz - Hastings
2. Ashlee Palimo - Doane

138 (2 allocations)

1. Reagan Gallaway - Hastings
2. Tabitha Wood - Hastings

145 (3 allocations)

1. Aevri Ciha - Doane
2. Makena Schramm - Midland
3. Emma Stice - Hastings

160 (2 allocations)

1. Aspen Barber - Doane
2. Isabella Deeds - Hastings

180 (1 allocation)

1. Marissa Patterson - Hastings

207 (2 allocations)

1. Hailey Romero - Doane
2. Taylor Rickley - Hastings

Heart of America Conference

Teams: Grand View, William Penn, Missouri Valley, Baker, Dickinson State, Central Methodist, William Woods

103 (4 allocations)

1. Judy Sandoval - Grand View
2. Lillian Zapata - William Penn
3. Devyn Moore - Grand View
4. Olivia Atkins - William Penn

110 (5 allocations)

1. Lita Cruz - Grand View
2. Tristan Nitta - Grand View
3. Sarah Pineda - Missouri Valley
4. Jenna Gerhardt - Dickinson State
5. Hailey Holland - Missouri Valley College

117 (7 allocations)

1. Cristianah Ogunsanya - William Penn
2. Cailin Campbell - Grand View
3. Mayangelie Colon - Grand View
4. Katherine Heath - Baker
5. Larhae Whaley - Dickinson State
6. Victoria Nunez - Central Methodist
7. Ryleigh Page - Central Methodist

124 (4 allocations)

1. Joanna Vanderwood - William Penn
2. Jasmina Immaeva - Missouri Valley
3. Catie Campbell - Grand View
4. Maya Davis - Grand View

131 (2 allocations)

1. Xochitl Mota-Pettis - Missouri Valley
2. Jumoke Adekoye - Dickinson State

138 (5 allocations)

1. Kendall Bostelman - William Penn
2. Serenity De La Garza - Missouri Valley
3. Isabelle Hawley - William Penn
4. Jade Martin - Baker
5. Lilly Gough - Central Methodist

145 (3 allocations)

1. Esther Kolawole - William Penn
2. Krista Warren - Grand View
3. Aniseta Acosta - Missouri Valley 

160 (2 allocations)

1. Emmalee Spurgeon - Grand View
2. Kiley Hubby - Dickinson State

180 (5 allocations)

1. Kelani Corbett - Missouri Valley
2. America Lopez - William Penn
3. Jannell Avila - Baker
4. Nevaeh Wardlow - Baker
5. Zoey Smalley - Missouri Valley

207 (2 allocations)

1. Olivia Brown - Grand View
2. Bella Porcelli - Grand View

Cascade Collegiate Conference

Teams: Southern Oregon, University of Providence, Eastern Oregon, Evergreen State, Westcliff, Simpson University (CA)

103 (3 allocations)

1. Erin Hikiji - Providence
2. Isabella Bocanegra - Providence
3. Nayeli Flores Roque - Eastern Oregon

110 (5 allocations)

1. Paige Morales - Providence
2. Emma Baertlein - Southern Oregon
3. Kayla Shota - Providence
4. Nizhoni Tallman - Evergreen State
5. Telsarina Walter - Eastern Oregon

117 (4 allocations)

1. Jasmine Howard - Southern Oregon
2. Marissa Kurtz - Southern Oregon
3. Irma Retano - Eastern Oregon
4. Alicia Frank - Providence

124 (4 allocations)

1. Alyssa Randles - Providence
2. Kadence Beck - Eastern Oregon
3. Malia Welch - Southern Oregon
4. Kaylee Annis - Southern Oregon

131 (2 allocations)

1. Carolina Moreno - Southern Oregon
2. Paige Respicio - Providence

138 (2 allocations)

1. Waipuilani Estrella-Beachamp - Providence
2. Kailey Rees - Providence

145 (5 allocations)

1. Liv Wieber - Eastern Oregon
2. Berlyn Davis - Westcliff
3. Aspen Dodge - Providence
4. Holland Wieber - Southern Oregon
5. Esther Han - Providence

160 (3 allocations)

1. Flor Parker Borrero - Evergreen State
2. Quilaztli Miguel-Lapham - Southern Oregon
3. Hailey Sutton - Providence

180 (1 allocation)

1. Bailey Dennis - Southern Oregon
2. Lillian Gradillas-Flores - Southern Oregon
3. Kyree Rubio - Westcliff

207 (1 allocation)

1. Kathryn Hingano - Southern Oregon

With those 178 wrestlers automatically qualified, the committee will need to select the additional 32 wrestlers across all conferences to receive at-large bids for Nationals. That selection along with seeds and brackets should be out in the coming weeks.