2017-18 WCWA Women's college team projected lineups and summaries

TheMat.com contacted the coaching staffs for each WCWA women’s college wrestling team for information on their projected lineups, redshirts, top freshmen and the coach’s expectation for the their team. The responses from the coaches are posted below in the following summaries.

NOTE: Information for missing teams will be updated as it becomes available.

Preseason No. 1 Simon Fraser University (NCAA Div. II, BC, Canada)

Projected starting lineup
101 Alexia Seal
109 Jacqueline Lew
116 Abby Lloyd or Lauren Mason
123 Dominique Parrish or Abby Lloyd
130 Nicole Depa, Aliosha Perriard-Abdoh, Sunita Sewak or Ashley Osachuk
136 Fran Giorgio or Nicole Depa
143 Mallory Velte
155 Alyvia Fiske, Chloe Rodgers or Allison Horne
170 Sidney Lewis, Tav Kaur or Alyvia Fiske
191 Payten Smith

2017 WCWA National finish: 2nd
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Mallory Velte (1st, 143), Payten Smith (1st, 191), Dominique Parrish (2nd, 123), Nicole Depa (2nd, 136) Abby Lloyd (3rd, 116), Fran Giorgio (4th, 136), Ashley Osachuk (6th, 130)
Expected Redshirts: Alexandra Hendricks, Sara Brinkac, Brooklyn Bartelson, Jenna Garcia, Rebekah Trudel, Nadia Medvinsky, and Jailee Mercedes
Top Freshmen: Alyvia Fiske, Alexia Seal, Jacqueline Lew, Sara Brinkac, Alexandra Hendricks, Sidney Lewis, Rebekah Trudel and Jenna Garcia
Coaches: Head coach – Justin Abdou, Assistant coaches – Justina DiStasio, Mike Jones and Frank Mensa
Coaches expectations:  “We have an excellent mix of new, young talent and experienced and accomplished seniors. We are excited for this lineup and to see what it can do.”

Preseason No. 2 Campbellsville University (NAIA, KY)

Projected starting lineup:
101 – McKenzie Bacich / Kaitlyn Pizzo
109 – Charlotte Fowler / McKayla Campbell
116 –  Andribeth Rivera / Lindsey Prozanski
123 – Steffanie Hampton / Maria Ramos
130 – Shelby Hall / Grace Bullen
136 – Kayla Miracle / Koral Sugiyama
143 –  Sophia Carson / Courtney Gray
155 – Morgan Becker / Mariah Harris
170 – Kate Hill / Rebecca Carson
191 – Tiara Scott / Jesse Grubbs

2017 WCWA National finish: 3rd
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Kayla Miracle (1st, 136), Andribeth Rivera (1st, 123), Koral Sugiyama (3rd, 136), Shelby Hall (4th, 130), Charlotte Fowler (5th, 109), Mariah Harris (7th, 155), Jessi Grubbs (8th, 191)
Former All-Americans: Tiara Scott (2015 – 1st, 170; 2016 – 1st, 170)
Expected Redshirts: None
Incoming Freshmen: Grace Bullen, McKayla Campbell, Kaitlyn Pizzo
Coaches: Head coach Lee Miracle, Assistant coach Nicole Woody
Coaches expectations:  “I think we are definitely contenders for the National Championship. With eight returning All-Americans, several athletes that finished on the All-American bubble last year and some great incoming freshman talent, we have a team that can win it all. We just need to stay healthy and continue to improve in every position throughout the year and some great things could happen for us.”

Preseason No. 3 McKendree University (NCAA Div. II, IL)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Genae Sampract or Coellet Rangel
109 – Vanessa Ramirez or Allissa Maldonado
116 – Tayler Resuriz, Theresa Rankin or Lindsey Spjut
123 – Gabrielle Weyhrich or Brenda Reyna
130 – Megan Black or Brianna Bogdan
136 – Alexia Ward or Darla Allen
143 – Alexis Porter or Cassandra Herkleman
155 – Alexandria Glaude or Andrea Sennett
170 – Brandy Lowe or Janelle Fuamatu
191 – Destane Garrick

2017 WCWA National finish: 6th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Megan Black (2nd, 130), Jasmine Bailey (5th, 143), Alex Glaude (5th, 155), Brandy Lowe (3rd, 170), Janelle Fuamatu (5th, 170)
Former All-Americans: Tayler Resuriz (2016 – 3rd at 109, 2015 – 7th at 101), Alexia Ward (2016 – 8th at 130), Alexis Porter (2016 – 5th at 143, 2015 – 4th at 155), Cassandra Herkelman (2016 – 7th at 136, 2015 – 5th at 143), Nahiela Magee (2016 – 7th at 170, 2015 – 4th at 170)
Incoming Freshmen: Brenda Reyna and Genae Sampract
Coaches: Head coach Sam Schmitz
Coaches expectations:  “We’re excited about this season. I’m looking forward to the kids that have been around since the start of the program that they finish where they want. We’ve got some really good kids on this team and good students. They’re just good people, and I’m excited to just enjoy them and this season and to see what happens. Competition around country is going to be fun. Everyone is really solid and there’s some parity among teams, so it should be a good year.”

Preseason No. 4 King University (NCAA Div. II, TN)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Marina Doi, Regina Doi or Cassidy Ferrel
109 – Daisy Santos, Aleeah Gould or Jordan Daniels
116 – Briana Kellin
123 – Isabella Hook
130 – Allison Petix
136 – Nicole Joseph
143 – Nazareth Saavedra
155 – Leilani Vital or Keely Sage
170 – Clarc Walker or Denise Perez
191 – Victoria Espinoza or Stephanie Maldonado

2017 WCWA National finish: 1st
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Marina Doi (1st, 101), Regina Doi (2nd, 101), Cassidy Ferrel (8th, 101), Alleah Gould (7th, 109)
Former All-Americans: Daisy Santos (2016 – 6th at 109)
Incoming Freshmen: Alyssa Aceval, Allison Petix, Briana Kellin, Isabella Hook, Leilani Vital, Keely Sage, Stephanie Maldonado
Expected Redshirts:  Gabrielle Garcia, Jessi Kee, Kyleigh D’Agostino, Alyssa Aceval, Haley Augello
Coaches: Head coach Jason Moorman, Assistant coaches Travis Mercado and Julia Salata
Coach’s expectations: “We will be having Kee, Augello, and Garcia redshirting this season, and have a lot of new faces.  It is a little bit of a rebuilding year, but we do have Marina Doi looking for her third WCWA National Championship, while Regina Doi, Daisy Santos (coming off redshirt), and Nicole Joseph look to build on past success.  We are also excited to see what Vickie Espinoza, who redshirt last season due to injury, and transfer Clarc Walker are going to do on the mat this season.”

Preseason No. 5 Wayland Baptist University (NAIA, TX)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Rozlynn Vasquez
109 – Mayra Ramirez
116 – Jathiya Isaac
123 – Gabriela Ramos
130 – Breanna Dudoit-Vasquez
136 – Brittany Bates
143 – Marina Briceño
155 – Chanel Criner
170 – Brittany Marshall
191 – Alexis Tarango

2017 WCWA National finish – 4th place
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans: Rozlynn Vasquez (5th, 101), Mayra Ramirez (6th, 109), Jathiya Isaac (5th, 116), Brittany Marshall (4th, 170)
Former All-Americans – Marina Briceño (8th, 143 in 2016), Brittany Marshall (4th, 170 in 2016)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Asia Ray, Gabriela Ramos, Marissa Patterson, Za’Maia Marshall, April Penn
Coaches – Head Coach Aaron Meister, Asst. Coaches Chad Cook and Colton Schmitz
Coach’s expectation: “To have a national champion, multiple All-Americans, place top six at National Duals, and place in the top six at WCWA Nationals.”

Preseason No. 6 University of the Cumberlands (NAIA, KY)

Projected starting lineup
101 -Maia Phanthadara or Rebecca Forsyth
109 -Madison Angelito, Autumn Gordon, or Jessica Rodriguez
116 -Sidney Salinas or Makayla Bourbon
123 -Kellyann Jimenez
130 - Ismileyna Valles
136 -Bridgette Duty  
143 - Anna Naylor
155 -Hannah Gladden
170 -Jessika Rottier or Avery Sims
191 – Courteney Tompkins

2017 WCWA National finish – 8th place
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans: Jessika Rottier (1st, 170), Maia Phanthadara (6^th, 101), Hannah Gladden (6^th, 155), Courteney Tompkins (7^th ,191)
Top freshmen – Autumn Gordon, Bridgette Duty, Kailee Godinez
Coaches – Head Coach Donnie Stephens, Assistant Coaches Carlene Sluberski, Sarah Allen and Arelys Valles
Coach’s expectation: “Our goal is to get better every day .We want to finish in the top three at the NWCA National Duals, top five at the WCWA nationals and have multiple Academic All-Americans.”
National Team Titles: 2006, 2007, 2008

Preseason No. 7 Oklahoma City University (NAIA, OK)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Mariah Lomas or Raven Guidry
109 – Leiana Nacapuy
116 – Monica Mendoza
123 – Cierra Foster
130 – Natalia Hinojo or Daniela Flores
136 – Erin Redford
143 – Yvonne Galindo
155 – Rachel Watters
170 – McKyla Kerr
191 – Monica Mason

2017 WCWA National finish: 7th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Monica Mason (3rd, 191), Cassidy Jasperson (4th, 109), Maggie Douma (7th, 143), Rachel Watters (7th, 170)
Former All-Americans: Natalia Hinojo (2016 – 1st at 130), Yvonne Galindo (2015 – 8th at 155)
Expected Redshirts:  Cassidy Jasperson and Maggie Douma
Top Freshmen: Mariah Lomas, Raven Guidry, Leiana Nacapuy, Monica Mendoza, Cierra Foster, Erin Redford, McKyla Kerr
Coaches: Head coach Matt Stevens, Assistant coaches Brieana Delgado and Rance Stein
Coaches expectations:  “We’re looking forward to our returning All-Americans going back for individual national titles this year. We expect to be one of the top teams in duals and the individual tournament. We’ll be relying on a lot of our young talent to step up for us. We’ll also be shooting for a national title like we do every year.”

Preseason No. 8 Emmanuel College (NCAA Div. II, GA)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Charliette Hammer, Alouette Gonzalez or Jessica Bautista
109 – Cody Pfau, Maria Vidales or Iesha Washington
116 – Alexis Encinas, Fayth Woodward or Victoria Gutierrez
123 – Trinity Duarte, Alexandra Herle and Ahlana Williams
130 – Abigail Nette, Sarah Zaragoza, Talitha Allen, Charline Hagemaster, Marizza Birrueta, Angelica Aguirre or Alexandria Espinoza
136 – Jazlyn Jackson or Sadie Tackett
143 – Kayla Marano, Astrid Silva or Anissia Martin
155 – Felicity Bryant, Ophelia Lara, Passion Hollins, Mia Leon, Daniela Figueroa, Daniela Ramirez, Krista Martin or Alexis Bleau
170 – Jennifer Pohle
191 – Vivianna Garcia-Reveles, Kayla Wade, Briana Jordan, Emily Hall, Alex Garica or Elvira Arevalo

2017 WCWA National finish: 12th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Maria Vidales (3rd, 109); Fayth Woodward (8th, 116)
Former All-Americans: Cody Pfau (2016 – 1st at 109 for Oklahoma City, 2015 – 1st at 109 for Oklahoma City, 2014 – 4th at 116 for Oklahoma City)
Expected Redshirts:   None
Incoming Freshmen: Charliette Hammer; Alexis Encinas; Kayla Marano; Felicity Bryant
Incoming Transfers: Alexis Bleau from King University, Fayth Woodward from Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coaches: Co-Head Coaches Kristie Davis & Link Davis
Coaches expectations:  “We expect to build on the success that we had last year and look for more All-Americans and still looking for our first national champion. We are young and will have to get better all season to do well at the end.”

Preseason No. 9 Southern Oregon University (NAIA, OR)

No information provided by team

Preseason No. 10 Menlo College (NAIA, CA)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Hiba Salem
109 – Autum Pacheco
116 – Tiana Jackson
123 – Kait Fitzpatrick
130 – Melanie Cordero
136 – Solin Piearcy
143 – Marilyn Garcia
155 – Iman Kazem
170 – Precious Bell
191 – Solove Naufahu

2017 WCWA National finish: 5th
Returning 2017 All-Americans: Hiba Salem (4th, 101), Iman Kazem (4th, 155), Solin Piearcy (5th, 136)
Former All-Americans: Kait Fitzpatrick (2015 – 5th at 109 for Campbellsville), Solove Naufahu (2016 – 5th at 170)
Expected redshirts: Taryn Ichimura
Incoming freshmen: Angela Peralta, Tiana Jackson, Mikayla Abe, Shelley Avelino
Incoming transfers: Evonne Evien, Alexa Christoforatos
Coaches: Head coach Joey Bareng, Assistant coaches Marcus Randolph, Bianca Arizpe and Kendra Randolph
Coach’s expectation: “We are focused on bettering our fifth-place finish last year and competing for a national championship. The intensity in our room is at an all-time high. With 32 athletes on the roster (largest in program history), we have many able bodies to work with. The talent in the room this year is at a new level with most of our team returning and the addition of our incoming class. The leadership is amazing and the student athletes are focused. 2017-2018 the season looks promising for Menlo College.”

Preseason No. 11 Eastern Oregon University (NAIA, OR)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Lisa Megargee or Leah Olsen
109 – Jessica DeHart or Cassidy Freeman
116 – Amber Pair
123 – Open
130 – Open
136 – Open
143 – Open
155 - Alexis Cavero, Maria Pareja or Renay Monohan
170 –Madisen Bozovich
191 – Alexis Borruell, Meredith Bain or Jacey Linder

2017 WCWA National finish: 15th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Jessica DeHart (8th, 109)
Expected Redshirts:  None
Incoming Freshmen: Leah Olson, Madison Bozovich, Alexis Borruel, Alexis Cavoro
Coaches: Head coach Dustyn Azure, Assistant coaches Ty Vinson and Dino May, Graduate assistant Justin Binetti
Coaches expectations:  “Eastern Oregon University Women’s wrestling is expected to have a lot of youth in its second season in the WCWA.  Although young, we will be returning four wrestlers with WCWA National tournament experience.  Joining the Mountaineers is a very talented group of freshman who are looking to make immediate impacts in the WCWA.  The Mountaineers may struggle in dual format competition because of forfeits in a few weights, but we will be a team to watch in tournament format competition as they have a talented group of women who have the ability to go deep into the brackets and score a lot of points.”

Preseason No. 12 Warner Pacific College (NAIA, OR)

Projected starting lineup
101- Kaelynn Canyete
109-Chelsey Chaves
116-Kaitlyn Funai
123-Angie Sletten or Regina Pingyak-Simon
130-Tehani Carlson or Mikenna Pingyak-Simon
136-Regina Dickinson
143-Lokelani Kam
155-Kiera Gabaldon
170-Kayla Araki
191-Sterling Magnuson

2017 WCWA National finish – 14th place
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans: Kiera Gabaldon (3rd, 155)
Expected Redshirts – Atziri Cruz
Top freshmen – Tehani Carlson, Chelsey Chaves, Sterling Magnuson
Head Coach – Head coach Frank Johnson, Assistant CoachesSammi Lang and Anthony Amado
Coach’s expectation: “We have a small and very young team. Our team goal is to have three place winners at this year’s WCWA tournament.”

Preseason No. 13 Lindenwood-Belleville (NAIA, IL)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Angelique Terrones-Cruz
109 – Emma Valleroy / Shania Villalba
116 – Samantha Smith
123 – Nathalie Barraza
130 – Amanda Martinez
136 – Maya Shimizu
143 – Faith Ghramm
155 – Niauni Hill
170 – Sandra Garcia
191 – Yalitza Ramos

2017 WCWA National finish: 19th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Niauni Hill
Former All-Americans: Niauni Hill, Kim Straub
Expected Redshirts:   Rachel Doolittle
Incoming Freshmen: Shania Villalba, Sam Smith, Maya Shimizu, Yalitza Ramos
Incoming Transfers: Angelique Terrones-Cruz
Coaches: Angelo Crinzi, Chevez Farris, Jesse Martinelli, Jordaryl Logan, Homer Vallejo
Coaches expectations:  “We are looking to go out and dominate this year and win a national title in the process.”

Preseason No. 14 Grays Harbor College (NJCAA, WA)

Projected starting lineup:
101 – Kateri Rowell 
109 – Viannei Perez
116 – Cynthia Ramirez
123 – Ronna Heaton
130 – Alexis Morfin
136 – Casandra Para
143 – Desiree Zavala
155 – Audrey Bucher
170 – Paige Baynes
191 – Dellisha Hodges

2017 WCWA National finish: 18th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Paige Baynes (2nd, 191), Desiree Zavala (3rd, 143), Kacie Moorehouse (8th, 170)
Incoming Transfers: Paige Baynes, Elizabeth Bound, Viannei Perez, Cecilia Saavedra, Desiree Zavala
Incoming Freshmen:  Ronna Heaton, Nina Pham, Brittany Wynn
Expected Redshirts:  Kacie Moorehouse, Elizabeth Bound, Cecilia Saavedra 
Coaches: Head coach Andy Cook, Assistant coach Axa Molina and Alex White
Coaches expectations:  “We had a strong recruiting class coming in with over 30 new girls, and we had a very positive spring and summer. As a second year program we are looking to improve from our WCWA 18th place finish last season.”

Preseason No. 15 Life University (NAIA, GA)

No information provided by team

Preseason No. 16 Missouri Valley College (NAIA, MO)

Projected starting lineup
101 Open
109 Jazmin Perez
116 Julia Hooper or Addie Mejia
123 LoriAnn Archuleta
130 Alicia Reyes
136 Anna Poyner
143 Bethany Davis
155 Shamera McTier
170 Yuneris Taveras
191 Alyssa Cantu

2017 WCWA National finish: 9th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Alicia Reyes (3rd, 130), Anna Poyner (6th, 136), Alyssa Cantu (5th, 191)
Former All-Americans: Jasmin Perez (2015 – 7th at 101)
Coaches: Carl Murphee

Preseason No. 17 Lindenwood University (NCAA Div. II, MO)

Projected starting lineups
101: Madisen Alvarado
109: Shania Melendez
123: Alexis Altamira
130: Andrea Altamira
136: Jasmine Hernandez
143: Mariya Gaither
155: Leslie Alaniz
170: Kim De La Cruz
191: Jasmine Portugal or Keyla Gutierrez 

2017 WCWA National finish: 17th
Returning All-Americans: None
Former All-Americans: None
Expected Redshirts: None
Coaches: Head Coach Brittany David, Assistant Coach Andrey Diaz
Coaches Expectation: “We are returning this year with a young, but highly motivated team looking to break a top ten finish with several All-American wrestlers.”

Preseason No. 18 Lyon College (NAIA, AR)

Projected starting lineup
101 - Destiny Nunez
109 - Open
116 - Elizabeth Robinson
123 - Logan Mize or Miyuki Pugrad
130 - Elissa Douglass
136 - Alyssa Batiste or Jessica Elery
143 - Vanesa Contreras or Yessenia Escobar
155 - Paisley Zandi or Caily Mendez
170 - Jessie Flynn

2017 WCWA National finish: 21st
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  Alyssa Batiste (7th, 136)
Expected Redshirts:  None
Incoming Freshmen: Elizabeth Robinson, Logan Mize, Jessica Elery, Yessenia Escobar, Paisley Zandi
Coaches: Head coach Kevin Corbett
Coaches expectations:  "Our team is pretty young and small but I'm expecting to make some waves and turn some heads with our young ladies."

Preseason No. 19 Midland University (NAIA, NE)

Projected starting lineup
101-Elysha Foster
109-Nathalie Alvarez
116-Mindee Ibarra
123- Kyla Aruda
130-Dashaia Young
136-Rebecca Johnson
143-Gabi Hunter or Brittne Westerman
155-Erin Scheidt or Hannah Scheivert
170-Leilani Carmargo-Naone or Jesus Martinez
191-Welina Tong or Serena Sanchez

2017 WCWA National finish- 24th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans – None
Top freshmen-Hannah Scheivert and Serena Sanchez
Coaches-Head Coach Dana Vote, Assistant coach Antonio Barber
Coach’s expectation: “We have a very solid group of young ladies returning, as well as a few good incoming freshmen. We look to continue wrestling our physical style, planning to peak at WCWA Nationals and get back in the top 10. We are also looking to make some noise in the inaugural KCAC Conference tournament this year. #Midlandu #YOUMATTER”

Preseason No. 20 Missouri Baptist University (NAIA, MO)

No information provided by team

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Adrian College (NCAA Div. III, MI)

Projected starting lineup
109- Holly Bailor
116- Kassidy Block
123- TJ Nelson
130- Deandra Benn
143- Mackenzie Matta
155- Maggie Elliott
170- Autumn Rux
191- Haylee McCoy

2017 WCWA National finish: 27th
Returning All-Americans:  None
Expected Redshirts: None
Incoming Freshmen: Holly Bailor, TJ Nelson, Mackenzie Matta and Maggie Elliot
Coaches: Head coach Bill Schindel, Assistant coaches Cliff Cushard and Justin Reinsma
Coaches expectations:  “With a young up-and-coming team the Adrian Bulldogs look to build on their performance from last year.  A solid recruiting class with several nationally experienced wrestlers will step in around the leadership of our returning starters.  The Bulldogs look to place more wrestlers on the podium this season, add to the dual team victory tally and plan to challenge the WCWA with several All-Americans at the end of the season.

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Bacone College (NAIA, OK)

Projected starting lineup
101 - Kassidy Ramirez or Rena Alaniz
109 - Destanie Juarez
116 - Christy Satterfield or Priscilla Leal
123 - Valeria Sanchez or Lacy Dunlop
130 - Laylani Allen or Mireya Hernandez
136 - Tatiana Velazquez or Vanessa Lopez
143 - Amber King or Linette Ambriz
155 - Erika Aguila or Cynthia Perez
170 - Joanna Mack or Ericka Waters
191 - JaLynne Hooker or Rayanna Carlon

2017 WCWA National finish –25th
Returning All-Americans - None
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen –Kassidy Ramirez and Vanessa Lopez
Coaches – Head Coach Geneva Gray

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Brewton-Parker College (NAIA, GA)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Brooke Richards
109 – Angelica Garcia
116 – Savannah Stacks
123 – Daisy Velazquez
130 – Annmarie Hidalgo
136 – Mikayla Miles
143 – Open 
155 – Marriah Ramirez
170 – Cherydan James
191 – Kim Vargas

2017 WCWA National finish: N/A 
Returning WCWA All-Americans:  N/A
Incoming Freshmen: Angelica Garcia, Mikayla Miles
Coaches: Head coach Brittney Gadd
Coaches expectations:  “I am very excited for our first year of competition in the WCWA along with participating in the MSC championships, the first conference put together in the U.S. for women’s college wrestling. I think that this year will be a great year of learning for us and discovering new goals to be better!”

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Ferrum College (NCAA Div. III, VA)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Aidan Coughlin (or 109)
109 – Aidan Coughlin (or 101)
123 – Amanda Nelson or Autumn Potkay
130 – Cynthia Aldama or Hope Brewer
136 – Mikaylia Montgomery or Shannon Proa
143 – Taylor Kleemhoff
155 – Brenda Cancino Yanez, De’Asia Darrington or Kaylee Grogran
170 – Leya Deickman or Morganne Finkstrom
191 – Toni Childress, Kanesha Lie or Tanesha Lie

2017 WCWA National finish – 22nd
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans – None
Incoming freshmen – Hope Brewer, Toni Childress, De’Asia Darrington, Morgan Flinkstrom, Mikaylia Montgomery, Shannon Proa
Coaches – Head coach Jessica Medina
Coach’s expectations – “My expectations for the team are to build a solid foundation this year and grow from there. The team is excited to get to work and compete as often as possible.”

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Jamestown University

No information provided by team

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Lafayette University

No information provided by team

Preseason No. 21 (tie) MacMurray College (NCAA Div. III, IL)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Tory  Marrufo
109 – Open
116 – Lily Lugo
123 – Mia Dow
130 – Samantha Bush
136 – Open
143 – Sierra Condon
155 – Open
170 – Open
191 – Shallon Crossley

2017 WCWA National finish: 26th
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  None
Incoming Freshmen: Tory Marrufo, Lily Lugo, Mia Dow, Shallon Crossley, Sierra Condon, Samantha Bush
Coaches: Head coach Albert Quiros, Assistant coach Dustin Serist

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Midland Lutheran College

No information provided by team

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Ottawa University (NAIA, KS)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Open
109 – Valeria Rivera
116 – Tiffany Juarez, Shania Magdaleno or Victoria Norris
123 – Kacie Jones
130 – Anna Ernst or Lacey Henderson
136 – Samantha Edwinson, Sha’nice Jackson or Jenna Wilson
143 – Addie Lanning or Cindy Vazquez
155 – Brittany Alva, Brenda Christensen or Kendra Kahrli
170 – Maranda Dornan or Jenae Wilson
191 – Jocelyn Ayala, Ashley Henderson, Harmony Maitland or Amber Tahir

2017 WCWA National finish: 23rd
Returning 2017 WCWA All-Americans:  None
Incoming Freshmen: Brittany Alva, Brenda Christensen, Maranda Dornan, Kacie Jones, Cindy Vazquez
Coaches: Head coach Mahdi Bigdely, Assistant coaches Randy Hinderliter and Mary Westman

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Pacific University

No information provided by team

Preseason No. 21 (tie) University of Providence (NAIA, MT)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Open
109 – Open
116 – Selicia Lee or Dejan Treder
123 – Jenna Awana, Grecia Monasterio or Yurie Yoneoka
130 – Kaylynn Hixenbaugh, Raven McCumber or Austin Wortman
136 – Gabrielle Hernandez
143 – Maria Enriquez
155 – Mahealani Ramirez or Tatum Sparks
170 – Alexis Sigda or Kassidy Sigda
191 – Open

2017 WCWA National finish: N/A
Returning WCWA All-Americans:  Tatum Sparks (2017 – 8th at 155 for Southwestern Oregon CC, 2016 – 6th at 155 for Southwestern Oregon CC)
Incoming Freshmen:  Jenna Awana, Maria Enriquez, Gabrielle Hernandez, Selicia Lee, Raven McCumber, Mahealani Ramirez, Kassidy Sigda
Incoming Transfers: Tatum Sparks of Southwestern Oregon CC, Kaylynn Hixenbaugh of Southwestern Oregon CC, Grecia Monasterio of Jamestown, Alexis Sigda of Regina, Dajan Treder of Jamestown, Austin Wortman of Jamestown, Yurie Yoneoka of Jamestown
Coaches: Head coach Tony DeAnda

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Springfield Technical Community College (NJCAA, MA)

Projected starting lineup
109 – Katin Wells
116 – Ambar Delagado
123 – Aaliyah Morales
130 – Josseline Orrellana
136 – Tara Linneman
143 – Sonia Sontos
155 – Tiana Roy or MacKenzie Mayhew
170 – Kiana Torres or Linda Huyhn
191 – Amanda Gaines

2017 WCWA National finish: N/A
Returning WCWA All-Americans:  None
Incoming Freshmen: Ambar Delgado, Lakiesha Sullivan, Tara Linneman, Kiana Torres, Sonia Santos, Mackenzie Mayhew
Coaches: Head coach Anibal Nieves
Coaches expectations:  

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Southwestern Oregon Community College

No information provided by team

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Umpqua Community College (NJCAA, OR)

Projected starting lineup
116 – Jennifer Molinero
123 – Moira Sheldon
130 – Saskia Vanderhoff
136 – Pamela Beans
143 – Maricela Ferretiz
155 – Victoria White

Coach – Asia DeWeese
Coaches expectations – “This is our first year as a program and have a great deal to do to build our program. We are currently missing some weight classes and do not have depth in our lineup. My goal is to develop a strong team culture of respect, family and dedication to the sport. This year I am focused on helping all of my wrestlers grow to improve their ability and toughness. We have a great deal of potential in our young athletes.”

Preseason No. 21 (tie) Waldorf University (NAIA, CA)

Projected starting lineup
101 – Alaura Couch
109 – Amanda Mercier
116 – Jasmine Alexander
123 – Diana Leyva

130 – De’anna Prince, Akina Yamada, Lili Flores
136 – Victoria Lyons, Shayla Bautista, Sabrina Morua
143 – Taea Regua, Kassandra Castillo
155 – Karina Prieto, Gracie Clark
170 – Lilia Rangel, Rachel Dreeszen,
191 – Lourdes Faletagoai

2017 WCWA National finish: 28th
Returning WCWA All-Americans:  None
Expected Redshirts: Amela Huskic (170), Marlene Hernandez (191)
Incoming Freshmen: Alaura Couch, Diana Leyva, Akina Yamada, Lili Flores, Shayla Bautista, Sabrina Morua, Taea Regua, Kassandra Castillo, Karina Prieto, Gracie Clark, Lilia Rangel, Rachel Dreeszen
Coaches: Head coach Tyreece Gilder, Graduate assistant Gabrielle Lord-Klein
Coaches expectations:  “I expect the ladies to train hard and go out and compete hard. We’re looking to put a lot of hustle and toughness out there on the mat this season.”