There are can’t-miss women’s duals this season, and one is happening on Sunday, November 23, at 3 p.m. ET, live on FloWrestling. No. 4 North Central invades No. 3 Grand Valley State in Allendale, Michigan, in a battle of two powerhouse women’s wrestling programs. 

Grand Valley State (NCAA, Div. II) is in its second season of women’s wrestling competition, finishing fourth at the 2025 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships during its inaugural campaign. 

North Central (NCAA, Div. III) has been one of the top two programs for the past three seasons, finishing first in 2023 and second each of the subsequent two years. 

The Cardinals won last year’s dual, 26-17. Below are probable line-ups and match-by-match results from the 2024 dual on December 8 with links to matches. 

Click here to watch live. 

Probable Line-ups (national placings)

#4 North Central
103: #6 Maddie Avila, SR (1st, 4th, 7th)
110: #5 Kaelani Shufeldt, SR (6th, 2nd)
117: #6 Mikayla Garcia, SO
124: #2 Sara Sterner, SR (5th, 4th, 2nd)
131: #10 Yele Aycock, SR (2nd, 2nd)
138: Grace Stem, JR (4th, 4th)
145: #1 Bella Mir, JR (5th, 2nd)
160: #6 Taylor Graveman, JR (7th, 5th)
180: #3 Shenita Lawson, SR (5th, 4th, 4th), or Jael Miller, FR
207: #10 Caroline Ward, JR, or Dasia Yearby, SR

#3 Grand Valley State
103: #4 Rayana Sahagun (7th)
110: Ana Malovich or Sage Mortimer
117: #3 Sage Mortimer (3rd, 2nd, 1st) or Libby Roberts
124: #6 Aspen Blasko (5th)
131: #4 Hannah Palise
138: #1 Katie Lange (1st, 1st)
145: #5 Maggie Buurma or Claire Agostini (8th)
160: #3 Elleni Johnson (5th)
180: #3 (at 207) Sabrina Nauss (2nd) or Madi Ward
207: Aaliyah Grandberry

Last Year's Dual

December 8, 2024
North Central: 26 vs Grand Valley State: 17
103: Rayana Sahagun (GV) over Maddie Avila (NCC), 4-2
110: Sage Mortimer (GV) over Kendra Ryan (NCC), 9-2
117: Sydney Petzinger (NCC) won by forfeit
124: Amani Jones (NCC) over Aspen Blasko (GV), 10-6
131: Sara Sterner (NCC) over Hannah Palise (GV), 11-0
138: Katie Lange (GV) over Emma Grimm (NCC), Fall 1:00
145: Bella Mir (NCC) tech fall over Elleni Johnson (GV), 10-0
160: Tiera Jimerson (NCC) over Clairssa Agostini (GV), Fall 2:25
180: Sabrina Nauss (GV) over Brittyn Corbishley (NCC), Fall 2:19
207: Caroline Ward (NCC) over Aaliyah Grandberry (GV), 3-0

Stripes For Al Carius

North Central is wearing a special striped singlet to honor Al Carius during the Nov. 26 dual against Augustana College. Carius led the Cardinals to 19 NCAA Division III cross-country titles and 12 in track & field. The striped uniforms were a staple of Carius's program, so to honor his legacy, the men's and women's wrestling teams designed custom singlets. Carius died at 83 on September 9, 2025. 

Learn more about Al Carius here.

Missouri Valley Open

There are can’t-miss women’s tournaments this season, and one is happening on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, in Marshall, Missouri. 

This is one of the top women’s college tournaments, featuring top colleges, high schoolers, and post-collegiate wrestlers, making it a unique two-day event. 

Expected college teams include: Adams State, Albion, Avila, Baker, Campbellsville, Carl Albert State, Central Christian, Central Methodist, Colby CC, Colorado Mesa, Emmanuel, Fort Hays State, Friends University, Grand View, Graceland University, Hastings University, Hawkeye CC, Iowa, Iowa Central, Lehigh, Lindenwood, Lindsey Wilson, McKendree, Midland, Midway, Missouri Baptist, Missouri Valley, Montreat, Morningside, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State (Club), Ottawa University (KS), Quincy, Rio Grande, Schreiner, Simon Fraser, Simpson, Southeast CC (NE), Tarleton State (Club), Texas Wesleyan, Texas Woman's, Tiffin, Alberta, Saint Mary, Cumberlands, Valiant Prep (high school), Waldorf, Wayland Baptist, WIlliam Jewell, William Penn, York

Wrestlers To Watch At Missouri Valley Open

103: Jaclyn Bouzakis (Wyoming Seminary) is a two-time U17 World bronze medalist and three-time Who's Number One champion who is the top-ranked high school wrestler at 100 pounds.

103: Heather Crull (McKendree) is a freshman at McKendree who is a U23 national champion and three-time Fargo champion.

103: Val Solorio and Sterling Dias (Iowa) are in a roster battle with Rianne Murphy for the starting spot. Solorio was at 110 last season but didn't make the postseason roster. Dias is a two-time All-American, finishing second and fourth at nationals.

110: Mia Palumbo (Unattached) is a three-time NAIA finalist and 2024 national champion who has begun her senior career with upstart Mission Athletics in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

110: Gabby Tedesco (McKendree) is a returning national collegiate finalist at 103 who moved up a weight for her sophomore campaign.

110: Kaura Coles (Unattached) is a 2024 U17 World champion for Canada who recently finished third at the Bill Farrell Memorial International.

110: Ava Bayless and Nyla Valencia (Iowa) are in a roster battle. Bayless is a 2024 national champion, and Valencia has been sidelined with injuries for the past two season.

117: Reagan Mathers (Valiant Prep) is a high school star who recently competed at Who's Number One and has a Fargo and Super 32 title on her resume.

124: Victoria Baez Dilone (William Penn) was a 2024 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championship finalist for King University.

124: Jerzie Estrada (Missouri Valley) is making a comeback at the age of 25 following a stellar high school career that included four Fargo finals and a title in 2015.

124: Shelby Moore (McKendree) is a returning national finalist who competed at 131 to start the season and is competing at her preferred weight this weekend.

138: Morgan Lucio (Valiant Prep) competed at Who's Number One and is a Fargo and Super 32 finalist who recently committed to Lehigh. 

145: Valerie Hamilton (Iowa Central) is a U17 World silver medalist who took a gap year and is currently a college freshman.

145: Reese Larramendy (Iowa) is a 2024 national champion who recently won her match at the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic.  

180: Ashley Lekas (Texas Wesleyan) is a two-time NAIA champion.

180: Naomi Simon (Unattached) is presumably redshirting this season since she is behind two-time national champion Kylie Welker. She is a 2024 U20 World bronze medalist.

207: Jaycee Foeller (Iowa) is a four-time national finalist at three different schools.

Click here to watch live.

Is Simon Fraser Leaving The NCAA?

Simon Fraser University is the only Canadian college in the NCAA, and that might change. The Burnaby, British Columbia-based school has a rich women's wrestling tradition, producing five-time World and Olympic champion Helen Maroulis, 2022 World champion Dom Parrish, four-time WCWA champion Victoria Anthony, and many more. 

The Red Leafs won the 2013 WCWA Championships under Mike Jones.

A decision will be made by the end of the month, and a move would mean Simon Fraser would compete in U Sports and Canada West competition. Click here for the detailed report.

Simon Fraser National Champions

Historic Firsts

Lehigh and Delaware State competed in their first sanctioned duals since becoming NCAA Division I programs. Lehigh defeated Lock Haven, 26-15, on November 16, and Presbyterian defeated Delaware State, 40-6, at the Throwdown on Yorktown on November 15. 

Below are the box scores for both duals, as well as the Presbyterian vs. Iowa score that was held on the same day as the Delaware State meet. 

Links to matches are available for the Iowa, Presbyterian, and Delaware Valley duals. 

#1 Iowa 35, #6 Presbyterian 9
103: Val Solorio (Iowa) over Annalise Maralit (PC), 10-0
110: Nyla Valencia (Iowa) over Chloe Dearwester (PC), 10-0
117: Brianna Gonzalez (Iowa) def. Jenna Anderson (PC), Fall
124: Alyssa Mahan (PC) over Cali Leng (Iowa), 9-6
131: Karlee Brooks( Iowa) over Kassey Daugherty (PC), 10-0
138: Skye Realin (Iowa) over Carina Giangeruso (PC), Fall
145: Reese Larramendy (Iowa) def. Maddie Kubicki (Iowa), 3-1
160: May Cuyler (PC) over Cadence Diduch (Iowa), 10-0
180: Kennedy Blades (Iowa) over Lexi Fornshell (PC), Fall
207: Jaycee Foeller (Iowa) over Maria Aiono (PC), 15-2

#6 Presbyterian 40, Delaware State 6
103: Grace York (PC) over Milena Chavarria (DSU), 12-2
110: Sloane Kruger (PC) won by forfeit
117: Jenna Anderson (PC) over Icart Galumette (DSU), Fall
124: Alyssa Mahan (PC) over Juliana Diaz (DSU), 7-3
131: Laura Ruiz Diaz (PC) over Chanelle Alburg (DSU), Fall
138: Carina Giangeruso (PC) over Kylee Gaddy (DSU), 10-0
145: Louise Juitt (DSU) over Elizabeth Donovan (PC), 4-4
160: Isabella Gretzinger (PC) over Aniya Mciver (DSU), Fall
180: Henlee Haynes (PC) over Haylie Briscoe (DSU), Fall
207: Lexi Fornshell (PC) over Christina Lisboa (DSU), 7-1

Lehigh 26, Lock Haven 15
103: Hattie Mack (Lehigh) over Summer Batts (LHU) 12-2
110: Annika Futch (Lehigh) over Anna Lackey (LHU), Fall 3:51
117: Abbi Cooper (Lehigh) over Journie Rodriguez (LHU) 11-0
124: Jayleah Pletz (LHU) over Alexa Ciliotta (Lehigh), 7-0
131: Aubre Krazer (Lehigh) over Isabella DeVito (LHU), 11-0
138: Kryssceah Ravenelle (Lehigh) over Charlotte Gilfoil (LHU) 8-1
145: Julia Fongaro (Lehigh) over Marissa Rumsey (LHU), 5-2
160: Raegan Snider (LHU) over Paige De Caro (Lehigh), 8-3
180: Azariah Moore (LHU) over Cameron Millsapps (Lehigh), 14-12
207: Lindsay Laws (LHU) over Genevieve An (Lehigh), 8-6

Lehigh Is Loading Up

Lehigh didn’t waste time on the recruiting trail. Head coach Brazel Marquez has 10 commitments, with the possibility of more. Here are the high school seniors the Mountain Hawks secured so far.

Wyoming Seminary Made Noise At Wilkes Women's Open

Wyoming Seminary — a prep school in Kingston, Pennsylvania — had an impressive showing at the Wilkes Open over the weekend. The Knights sent 12 wrestlers, and seven placed in the top three.

103: Jaclyn Bouzakis (1st)
110: Maddie Healey (1st)
110: Brooklyn Henry (2nd)
131: Anastasia Rodnikova (1st)
160: Janiya Johnson and Ciyana Ochocha (double forfeit in the finals)
160: Alex Penley (3rd)

High School Commitments Are Rolling In

Keep up to date with the latest college commitments by clicking here. This is an ongoing list, so check back to see where high schoolers are going to college.  

Ukraine vs Iowa Is Friendly

Ukraine is bringing a team to Iowa City to train with the University of Iowa and compete against in an event hosted by the Iowa Women's Wrestling Club. Click here to learn more. 

Wrestling And Wedded Bliss

Spencer and Paige Moore wrestled simultaneously over the weekend. Is this the first time a husband and wife wrestled at separate college tournaments at the same time? Paige competed at the Blue Hose Open, and Spencer wrestled at the National Duals Invitational. 

Paige and Spencer Moore

Sara Sterner Is Dancing With The Stars During Final Season At North Central

Women's Wrestling Weekly: The Show (Ep. 55)

Topics covered:

-- Are Duals The Answer For The Continued Growth Of Women’s Wrestling?
-- John Smith and Dan Gable on the importance of duals.
-- How does an individual sport like wrestling feed into a team concept?
-- Lehigh and Delaware State compete in their program’s first duals.
-- Iowa’s formula for building a program was different.
-- Iowa’s 103- and 110-pound three-way battle.
-- The search for guaranteed college talent.
-- Women’s wrestling has multiple lanes to travel.
-- It’s all about connections.
-- Husband and wife Spencer and Paige Moore compete on the same weekend.
-- Wyoming Seminary (high school) dominates Wilkes Open.\

Lucha: A Wrestling Tale

Josh Lee and Olympian Enas Ahmed joined the Kelly Clarkson show to discuss a new women's wrestling documentary featuring a Bronx-based club that is transforming lives.

Upcoming Tournaments

Friday, November 21 - Saturday, November 22
Missouri Valley Open

Friday, November 21
Warrior Classic

Saturday, November 22
Bridgeport Open
Beaver Bash Open
8-Women Battles
Younes Hospitality Open
UCM Kaufman Brand Bayly Open

Sunday, November 23
BW Open
JCU Duals
Spokane Open
Hilltopper Open
Roadrunner Open
Warrior Duals

Weekend Results

Friday, November 14
Dust Bowl Duals

Saturday, November 15
Strong & Courageous Dual Tournament

Sunday, November 16
Blue Hose Challenge
Albion Open
Millersville Women’s Open
Wilkes Women’s Open
Lindenwood Duals