Takedown Report

Women’s Wrestling News – # 55

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Results from College and High School level matches and tournaments. Also include are spotlights on successful wrestlers. The depth of interest in women’s wrestling is encouraging and exciting to see. Each year they set new records for numbers of wrestlers, the number of college programs continues to grow by about a dozen new schools each year. The number of high schoool programs continues to expand and almost 30 states have sponsored or plan to host an official state tournament. Wrestle On!
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1 } – Lady Grizzly wrestling team features six seniors with 100-win aspirations
SUNNYSIDE — Aiming to remain a step ahead of their voluntary on the mat conditioning regimen, while demonstrating a powerful stance for complying with health guidelines to keep the girls wrestling program practicing, they’ll be prepared to step into the circle and make their upcoming and nontraditional spring season one for the record books. The Lady Grizzlies feature six seniors; Aaliyah Chavez, Roxsana Cisneros, Riley Guerrero, Cheyann Rendon, Eliza Rodriguez and Jasmine Rodriguez who will be seeking to attain the 100-career win milestone. “There might be one or two seniors on a team to be able to hit that century mark per year but to have six in the same year is just a testament to their hard work, their buy in to our philosophies and being a Lady Grizzly wrestler, we’re just hoping they have a shot at the season,” SHS Girls Varsity Head Coach Dave Mendoza acknowledged.
SHS senior Eliza Rodriguez was one of 13 athletes glad to be working out on the mat within their limited pods while wearing protective face coverings as “Welcome to the Jungle,” by Guns N’ Roses rocked the wrestling gym, renamed the “Pauluseum” during Thursday’s 4 p.m. workout. … rest of story at _{https://www.sunnysidesun.com/sports/lady-grizzly-wrestling-team-features-six-seniors-with-100-win-aspirations/article_381cf552-29e3-11eb-a4f9-538945244f28.html?mc_cid=d63f9879b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

2 } – Five NAIA women’s hammers you need to know about
The NAIA women’s division is loaded with talent from top to bottom. Unlike their NCAA women’s counterparts, the 2020 NAIA women’s championships were canceled due to the coronavirus.  Women’s wrestling was in a transitional phase for the 2019-20 season when NAIA programs separated from NCAA programs for the first time. Many of the best NAIA colleges opted not to compete in the WCWA Championships (all schools from all divisions), which might have offered a consolation prize for those who chose to participate. If the NWCA National Duals are any indication, then Menlo College was the best NAIA women’s wrestling program in 2020. They defeated Campbellsville, 22-19, in the finals of the NAIA women’s dual championship.  Melo is loaded with talent again this season, as is Wayland Baptist, Campbellsville, Grand View, and Life. Below are five NAIA hammers to know about entering the 2020-21 NAIA women’s season. 
Desiree Zavala (Wayland Baptist), 136 pounds
Zavala’s last name might be last in the alphabet but she is first on this list. She placed second at the 2018 WCWA Championships for Grays Harbor College and third in 2017 for Southern Oregon. She also placed second at 2019 U.S. Open and the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament. 
Alleida Martinez (Menlo), 109 pounds
Martinez won the 109-pound WCWA championships in 2019 but … rest of story at _{https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1606102194007&twSessionId=xwqwqkqerj&postId=878971135&mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

3 } – No. 5 Women’s Wrestling Gets Season Off to Hot Start at Patriot Duals
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. —- After being unveiled as the No. 5 team in the nation Friday night, the women’s wrestling team played like a top-contender at the Patriot Duals Sunday, recording dominant wins in dual match play over No. 16 Indiana Tech, 39-5, and then No. 7 University of the Cumberlands, 39-6. In the open tournament format, Life U wrestlers recorded strong results, winning all 21 of its matches and clenching five championships. To start the day, Life U faced No. 16 Indiana Tech, winning 39-5 with three pins, four technical falls, a decision, and a forfeit.
Freshman Unity Codova got the team off to a hot start, earning a lightning quick 1:07 tech fall victory over the No.18 ranker. Katalina Bartelt came next with a nail biter of a decision, squeezing out a 9-8 win over an opponent ranked 11th. Peyton Prussin and Julia Vidallon followed that up with tech falls as the Running Eagle lead extended to 15-1. Riley Dalrymple recorded the first pin of the day for the Running Eagles, taking down the 18th-ranked 136-pounder in just 1:19. … rest of story at _{https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2020/11/22/game-recap-no-5-womens-wrestling-gets-season-off-to-hot-start-at-patriot-duals.aspx?mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

4 } – Lily Sherer’s 2020 Women’s U23 Nationals Deep-dive
Lily Sherer
November 20th, 2020
Across all the weights, many girls who competed in the Junior division also competed in the U23 division. These girls were still fired up, and more than ready to compete at the higher level! Let’s dive into a recap of the madness that took place last weekend in Omaha.
50 kg:  At 50 kg Emily Shilson dominated this weight yet again, only giving up two points all day. On the other side of the bracket, Samara Chavez racked up three pins and a tech fall to make the finals. Shilson vs. Chavez was a long-awaited match, but Shilson secured the tech proving what everyone already knew…she is the one to beat. Maria Vidales of Lion Wrestling Club and Aleeah Gould of King University were both contenders for a spot in the finals, but suffered pins en route. The two wrestled for third place and Vidales maintained her 4-0 lead to beat Gould for third place. … rest of story at _{http://www.hmawrestling.com/article/lily-sherers-2020-womens-u23-nationals-deep-dive/?mc_cid=46ecd7f19c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

5 } – Junior World Teams Since 2015
The 2020 UWW Junior World Championships were canceled earlier this fall. Champions at Junior Nationals, wrestled in Omaha last weekend, earned a bid to the 2021 Senior World Team Trials, and Junior World Team Trials if age-eligible. That said, here’s a look at the 2020 Junior National champions and Junior World Teams from 2015-19. 
2020 UWW Junior Nationals Champions
*Earned a bid to 2021 World Team Trials*
50 kg: Emily Shilson (Titan Mercury WC)
53 kg: Tiare Ikei (Titan Mercury WC)
55 kg: Nanea Estrella (American Falls WC) … rest of story at _{https://www.transitionwrestling.com/uww-junior-world-teams-since-2015/?mc_cid=59de35edde&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

6 } – Five hammers from NCAA women’s programs you need to know about
The historic first Cliff Keen National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships in March showcased the growing depth and talent within programs that compete for NCAA institutions, and many of the nation’s best wrestlers in the division still have eligibility remaining.  
Below are five women who compete at NCAA institutions you should know about heading into the upcoming season. 
Anna Godinez (Simon Fraser)
Simon Fraser has announced that it will not compete due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have one of the best wrestlers in the country in their lineup. Anna Godinez completed her junior year with an undefeated record and the 143-pound title at the NCWWC Championships. That’s on top of competing at the 2019 Senior World Championships for Canada and winning a bronze medal at the 2019 Junior Worlds. Anna’s sister, Karla, finished the season undefeated and won the 116-pound NCWWC title. 
Sydnee Kimber (McKendree)
McKendree head coach Sam Schmitz hit a gold mine when Sydnee Kimber arrived at McKendree from Sitka, Alaska. Her junior campaign concluded with the 191-pound title at the NCWWC Championships after posting two first-period falls … rest of story at _{https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1605759864983&twSessionId=hycjjfsmyc&postId=877642135&mc_cid=d63f9879b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

7 } – Jon Morrison: What I learned from Helen Maroulis
Jon Morrison, an All-American for Oklahoma State in 2013, currently coaches at Capital Wrestling Club in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 
Helen Maroulis is a four-time WCWA champion (2010-11, 2013-14) and a three-time World and Olympic champion (2015-17). 
Maroulis currently trains at Capital Wrestling Club with Morrison. The following are Morrison’s thoughts on what he has learned from Maroulis. 
GREAT WRESTLER, BETTER HUMAN BEING
“I’ve learned a lot technically from Helen. She’s been all around the world and wrestled at the highest level. There’s a lot I’ve learned from her on the mat. I’d say more so what I’ve taken from her is her mindset. Her mindset is on a different level. Her mental toughness to accomplish what she has in the sport of wrestling. Beating a woman in the Olympic finals who many people thought was unbeatable — going for her fourth Olympic gold medal.  “Maybe no one in that arena except for maybe Helen and her coach thought she was going to win. Regardless of that, she went out there, wrestled a great match, and won an Olympic gold medal. Just to pick her brain on how she handles the pressure and being able to execute … rest of story at _{https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1605672497341&twSessionId=xbvekoptmx&postId=877417135&mc_cid=97ab69a0c8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

8 } – The HWC brought women’s matches back to Iowa City
The atmosphere in the Xtream Arena for the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open was distinctly, Iowa. The presence of fans made the in-person experience spectacular. And maybe even more than normal with the underwhelming number of opportunities to compete in 2020. 
Of the 10 main card matches, 2 featured women. Life University, an NAIA member institution located outside of Atlanta, was represented in both senior-level matches—Head Coach Ashley Sword worked hand-in-hand with Coach Tom Brands to make it happen. “To be asked by Coach Brands to take part in this event would be an honor for any athlete or school,” she said. “For the women to be on the main card, highlighted in equal proportion to the men, it speaks volumes, especially now, as we’ve seen our female athletes fighting for a seat at the table.” 
Coach Brands said they’re serious about women’s wrestling. “Number one, women’s wrestling is exciting, and number two, even if you don’t like it, it’s here to stay,” he said. “Division I women’s wrestling, emerging sport status, that is exciting for me, that’s exciting. Good job Wrestle Like A Girl, good job Sally Roberts.” Presbyterian College and Sacred Heart University are the pioneering Division I institutions with varsity women’s wrestling programs. … rest of story at _{https://www.transitionwrestling.com/the-hwc-brought-womens-matches-back-to-iowa-city/?mc_cid=1abb33fe3e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

9} – WYOMING SEMINARY ARE CHAMPS, SOMAR RAIDERS RUNNER-UP IN STAR-STUDDED SUNSHINE PRESEASON NATIONAL DUALS FOR GIRLS
ORLANDO, Fla. – After two days of intense competition in both freestyle and folkstyle, Wyoming Seminary was crowned champions of the girls division at the Sunshine Preseason National Duals. The top four teams based upon two days of competition were Wyoming Seminary in first, Somar Raiders of California in second, Florida Tidal Wave in third and Michigan Revolution in fourth. Saturday, the competition was entirely in freestyle, with action in two different pools. Wyoming Seminary won Saturday’s Freestyle Pool 1 with a 4-0 record, including a win over pool runner-up Somar Raiders, 63-30. The Florida Tidal Wave won Saturday’s Freestyle Pool 2 with a 4-0 record, including a 50-43 win over Michigan Revolution.
On Sunday, two new pools were drawn and pool matches were in folkstyle. Sunday’s Folkstyle Pool 1 was claimed by the Somar Raiders with a 4-0 record, including a 71-29 win over Michigan Revolution. Sunday’s Folkstyle Pool 2 was captured by Wyoming Seminary with a 4-0 record, including a 65-36 win over Florida Tidal Wave. … rest of story at _{https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/November/22/Wyoming-Seminary-wins-Sunshine-Preseason-Duals-girls-title?mc_cid=d6bdb93622&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

10 } – Fifth-Ranked Women’s Wrestling Dominates Brewton-Parker, 42-4
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. —- The No. 5 nationally ranked Life University women’s wrestling team blew past Brewton-Parker College 42-4 Monday night.  The Running Eagles got the clean sweep for the dual, taking two matches via forfeit (123 lbs. and 191 lbs.), earning pins at 109 lbs. and 143 lbs. and then winning the rest with four tech falls and two decisions. The team got off to a strong start, Unity Cordova starting the dual with a tech fall. Kory Phillips followed her up with a late pin, helping the team’s lead swell to 9-0. Katalina Bartelt pulled off a tightly contested decision at 116 lbs., before Brewton-Parker forfeited the 123 lbs. match. Riley Dalrymple continued the strong start to her Life U career, earning a quick tech fall. The rest of the match followed suit with the beginning, Briana Kellin recording a tech fall at 136. At 143, Hailey Finn came out on fire, manhandling her opponent for the quick pin. Jacquelyn Font fought hard for a decision at 155 lbs, while … rest of story at _{https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2020/11/23/game-recap-fifth-ranked-womens-wrestling-dominates-brewton-parker-42-4.aspx?mc_cid=638194e439&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

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