Takedown Report

Women’s Wrestling — # 27

4 Days to Adrian: Meet Emily Tew
Emily (Webster) Tew
College: Oklahoma City University 
High school: Sedalia Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, Missouri)
Age: 27
High school and college credentials: Tew (maiden name Webster) was a four-time undefeated WCWA national champion (2012-15) at 101 pounds with a career college record of 118-0. She compiled a 74-44 high school record where she was a two-time state qualifier and a three-time Junior National champion. 
International credentials: The 27-year-old won gold medals at the 2008 Cadet Pan American Championships and the 2011 Junior Pan American Championships. 
Where is Tew now? Tew is teaching special education science and coaching in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was inducted into the Oklahoma City University Athletics Hall of Fame in February. 
In her own words: “Wrestling has taught me almost everything I know in some way or another. When I am in a difficult situation in life, …. story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1583168205242&twSessionId=naamgibrry&postId=764621135&mc_cid=b2c97277d1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

12 Wrestlers to watch at the Cliff Keen Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Championships
The first Cliff Keen National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships are in Adrian, Michigan, on March 6-7. Here are 12 wrestlers to watch at this weekend’s historic event. You can watch the women’s wrestling championships for FREE on Trackwrestling.
Emily Shilson (Augsburg) – 109 pounds
Freshman Emily Shilson entered college as the No. 1 high school recruit in the nation with loads of international credentials. She won a gold medal at the Cadet World Championships in 2018 after winning silver in 2017. The Maple Grove, Minnesota, native also represented the United States at the 2019 U23 World Championships in October. 
Alex Hedrick (Simon Fraser) – 123 pounds
Junior Alex Hedrick enters this year’s tournament as a two-time WCWA National runner-up (2018-19) … rest of the story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1583210442522&twSessionId=qobjppmcyh&postId=765254135&mc_cid=b2c97277d1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 Days to Adrian: Meet Kayla Miracle
Kayla Miracle
College: Campbellsville
High school: Culver Academy (Culver, Indiana)
Age: 23
Tagline: Expect the Miracle
High school and college credentials: Miracle won four WCWA titles (2015-18) at 136 pounds, just one of four women to accomplish the feat. She also qualified for the boys’ state wrestling championships in high school.  International credentials: The 23-year-old made Cadet World teams in 2011 and 2012, Junior World Teams in 2014, 2015, and 2016, U23 World teams in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and a Senior World team in 2019. She owns a silver medal from the Cadet Worlds, two bronze medals from the Junior Worlds, and a silver medal from the U23 Worlds. 
Where is Miracle now? Miracle currently trains with the Hawkeye Wrestling Club out of Iowa City in an attempt to make the 2020 Olympics at 62 kilograms. 
In her own words: “Wrestling is a huge part of my world. It’s been driving me to be the best that I can be for years, ever since I was a little kid. I have some big goals. I’ve met some of them but I’ve also had my heart broken a few times. But honestly, I wouldn’t change my years as a wrestler for anything. It’s put me in such an amazing place in my life and given me the greatest people to do life with.  I’m thankful that this sport isn’t forgiving, you have to give it all you have if you want to get all that you want. There is no faking it to the top of the podium.  …. rest of the story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1583256205925&twSessionId=nfhfxycnns&postId=765729135&mc_cid=0403468de8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 Days to Adrian: Meet Victoria Anthony
Victoria Anthony
College: Simon Fraser
High school: Marina High School (Huntington Beach, California)
Age: 28
Nickname: Vicki Vortex
High school and college credentials: Anthony made history by becoming the first wrestler to win four WCWA national titles (2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014).
International credentials: The 28-year-old won Junior World titles in 2009 and 2010 and placed fifth at the 2013 and 2017 Senior World Championships and the 2008 Junior Worlds. She also competed at the 2012 and 2013 World University Games. 
Where is Anthony now? Anthony trains in Calgary, Alberta, where she will attempt to make the 2020 U.S. Olympic team at 50 kilograms.  …. rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1583381293976&twSessionId=wnxqsujufo&postId=766444135&mc_cid=dc3b99f003&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

NWCA releases NCAA women’s rankings prior to National Collegiate Women’s Nationals at Adrian this weekend
The NWCA has released its final rankings of teams and individuals, leading into the First Annual Cliff Keen National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships (NCWWC) in Adrian, Mich. on March 6-7. As was in the previous ranking, McKendree is the No. 1 team in the dual meet rankings, while Simon Fraser is the No. 1 team in tournament team rankings. The No. 1 ranked wrestling going into the national championships are Jaclyn McNichols of King (101), Emily Shilson of Augsburg (109), Karla Godinez-Gonzalez of Simon Fraser (116), Nicole Depa of Simon Fraser (130), Emma Bruntil of McKendree (136), Ana Godinez-Gonzalez of Simon Fraser (143), Alyvia Fiske of Simon Fraser (155), Korinahe Bullock of McKendree (170) and Sydnee Kimber of McKendree (191).
National Wrestling Coaches Association – NCAA Women Final Dual Meet Rankings March 3rd, 2020
Ranking/Team/Record
1. McKendree University (IL) (4 – 0)
2. Simon Fraser University (BC) (4- 1)
3. King University (TN) (11 – 1)
4. Colorado Mesa University (CO) (7 – 4)
5. Emmanuel College (GA) (8 – 4)
6. Tiffin University (OH) (6 – 7)
7. Gannon University (PA) (8 – 3)
8. Augsburg University (MN) (4 – 2)
9. Adrian College (MI) (7 – 4)
10. Presbyterian College (SC) (6 – 6)
…. rest of the story and rankings at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/March/04/Final-NCAA-women-rankings-heading-into-nationals?mc_cid=dc3b99f003&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

NCWWC Preview and Predictions: 101, 170, 191
The very first exclusive NCAA women’s wrestling postseason event is happening in Adrian Michigan this weekend. HUGE #ThankYou to the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Coalition (WCWC) and all of the working groups’ initiatives to bring the sport to full NCAA championship status.  The Cliff Keen National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships begin Friday, March 6th at 9am CT. Wrestling will be streamed live, for free, on Trackwrestling.  … rest of story at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/ncwwc-preview-and-predictions-101-170-191/?mc_cid=dc3b99f003&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

March 25, 2020 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized