28 nationally ranked teams headline massive Missouri Valley Women’s Open this weekend

Known as one of the largest and most challenge women’s college wrestling events, the 2024 Missouri Valley Women’s Open will feature 28 nationally ranked teams and dozens of nationally ranked individuals.

With more than 700 entries, this two-day extravaganza will be held at the Burns Athletic Complex at Missouri Valley College on Friday and Saturday. The event will feature the new women’s college weight classes, and will have a huge impact on the team and individual national rankings for the NCAA, the NAIA and the NJCAA.

Of the 28 ranked college teams, there are 15 teams which are ranked in the top 10 of their division.

Six of the top 10 NAIA teams are entered, No. 1 Grand View, No. 4 University of the Cumberlands, No. 6 William Penn, No. 7 Campbellsville, No. 9 Missouri Valley College and No. 10 Texas Wesleyan.

Five of the top 10 NCAA teams will compete: No. 1 Iowa, No. 4 Grand Valley State, No. 5 McKendree, No. 7 Colorado Mesa and No. 8 Lindenwood.

The four NJCAA teams in the top 10 which are entered are No. 2 Carl Albert State, No. 5 Southeast CC, No. 6 Iowa Central CC and No. 10 Iowa Lakes CC. Also entered is the No. 4 ranked team from USports in Canada, the University of Alberta.

Last year, the University of Iowa led the field with six champions. Iowa returns two Missouri Valley Open champions, Brianna Gonzalez (117) and Samantha Calkins (207), the only two champions from 2023 who are entered.

Returning Missouri Valley Open runners-up in the field are Emilie Gonzalez of Iowa (110), Ava Bayless of Iowa (110), Gianna Moreno of Friends (138), Madison Sandquist of Sacred Heart (180), Alivia White of Iowa (207) and Isabeau Shalack of Colorado Mesa (207).

The eight No. 1 ranked college wrestlers in the field include Rianne Murphy of Iowa (NCAA No. 1 at 103), Ava Bayless of Iowa (NCAA No. 1 at 110), Jaycee Foeller of Iowa (NCAA No. 1 at 207), Camille Fournier of Texas Wesleyan (NAIA No. 1 at 117), Kelani Corbett of Missouri Valley (207), Calli Connally of Carl Albert State (NJCAA No. 1 at 103), Alexis Ross of Iowa Central CC (NJCAA No. 1 at 138) and Vianne Rouleau of Alberta (USports No. 1 at 72 kg).

As has been a tradition in recent seasons, a number of talented high school wrestlers will test the waters against the college athletes. Valiant College Prep will bring five athletes, four who are in the National Girls High School Rankings. There are two No. 1 ranked high school wrestlers in the preliminary rosters, Jaclyn Bouzakis of Pennsylvania (103) and Bella Williams of Oklahoma (131).

Wrestling begins on Friday at 12:00 noon CT, with action resuming on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. CT. Tickets are available at the door, with prices at $12 for adults and $5 for students.

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MISSOURI VALLEY WOMEN’S OPEN

At Marshall, Mo., November 22-23

Ranked NCAA teams

No. 1 Iowa

No. 4 Grand Valley State

No. 5 McKendree

No. 7 Colorado Mesa

No. 8 Lindenwood

No. 13 Emmanuel

No. 14 Sacred Heart

No. 24 Tiffin

No. 25 William Jewell

Ranked NAIA teams

No. 1 Grand View

No. 4 University of the Cumberlands

No. 6 William Penn

No. 7 Campbellsville

No. 9 Missouri Valley College

No. 10 Texas Wesleyan

No. 11 Ottawa

No. 12 Baker

No. 14 Oklahoma City

No. 15 Midland

No. 17 Wayland Baptist

No. 18 Lindsey Wilson

No. 19 Missouri Baptist

No. 20 Hastings

Ranked NJCAA teams

No. 2 Carl Albert State

No. 5 Southeast CC

No. 6 Iowa Central Community College

No. 10 Iowa Lakes Community College

USports (Canada)

No. 4 University of Alberta

High School

Valiant College Prep

Other NCAA teams

Central College

Chadron State

Fort Hays State

Quincy

Texas Woman’s

Westminster

Other NAIA teams

Avila

Central Christian

Dakota Wesleyan

Friends

Jarvis Christian

Morningside

University of St. Mary

York University

Other NJCAA teams

Hawkeye Community College

Clubs

Oklahoma State

Grand View Wrestling Club

*** Plus numerous unattached athletes

2023 MISSOURI VALLEY WOMEN’S OPEN FINALS

101 pounds - Sterling Dias (Iowa) won by decision over Emilie Gonzalez (Iowa) (Dec 6-6)

109 pounds- Mia Palumbo (William Penn) won by decision over Ava Bayless (Iowa) (Dec 2-1)

116 pounds - Brianna Gonzalez (Iowa) won by decision over Salyna Shotwell (McKendree University) (Dec 8-0)

123 pounds - Felicity Taylor (Iowa) won by decision over Sophia Smith (Oklahoma City University) (Dec 8-0)

130 pounds- Carolina Moreno (Southern Oregon University) won by decision over Elizabeth Duvall (Texas Wesleyan) (Dec 6-2)

136 pounds - Esther Han (Iowa) won by fall over Gianna Moreno (Friends University) (Fall 4:18)

143 pounds - Reese Larramendy (Iowa) won by decision over Mea Mohler (Texas Wesleyan) (Dec 5-1)

155 pounds - Caitlyn Davis (Southern Oregon University) won by decision over Madison Sandquist (Sacred Heart) (Dec 7-2)

170 pounds - Dymond Guilford (Unattached - California) won by decision over Kylie Welker (Iowa) (Dec 4-2)

191 pounds - Julia Richey (Simon Fraser University) won by tech fall over Alivia White (Iowa) (TF 12-0)

235 pounds - Samantha Calkins (Iowa) won by decision over Isabeau Shalack (Colorado Mesa) (Dec 5-2)