UPDATED: 2016-17 WCWA Women's college team projected lineups and summaries
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by Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling
Two of the top stars in women’s college wrestling, two-time WCWA national champion Kayla Miracle of Campbellsville University and WCWA national champion Becka Leathers of Oklahoma City University battle in the finals of the 2016 USA Wrestling University National Championships. Photo by OWrestle.com
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.
Updated rankings and coverage of the women’s college wrestling season will be posted on TheMat.com throughout the season.
Preseason Tournament No. 1 - King University (NCAA Div. II, TN)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Marina Doi and Regina Doi
109 - Breonnah Neal
116 - Haley Augello
123 - Hanna Grisewood
130 - Nicole Joseph and Gabby Garcia
136 - Hannah Jewell
143 - Jessi Kee
155 - Alexis Bleau
170 - Forrest Molinari
191 - Kenya Spencer
2016 WCWA National finish – 1st place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans: Marina Doi (1st, 101), Forrest Molinari (1st, 155), Breonnah Neal (2nd, 109), Hannah Jewell (4th, 136), Regina Doi (5th, 101), Jessi Kee (5th, 136), Daisy Santos (6th, 109), Hanna Grisewood (6th, 116)
Previous All-Americans – Haley Augello (2015, 1st at 116, 2014 – 1st at 116)
Expected Redshirts – Victoria Espinoza
Top freshmen – Alexis Bleau, Gabby Garcia, Aleeah Gould, Nicole Joseph
Coaches – Head Coach Jason Moorman, Julia Salata
Coach’s expectation: “Our expectation is obviously to win. We have new faces this year, and with three National Champions back as well as a National Runner up with Neal, we have a shot. Our main focus however is getting better every day and staying hungry. This season is going to be a very competitive one with teams like McKendree and Campbellsville now having some upperclassmen with experience. Our outlook is to be our best every time we step on the mat. If we can do that on a consistent basis, in the practice room and in competition, we will have a shot come February.”
National Team Titles: 2014, 2015, 2016
Preseason Tournament No. 2. Simon Fraser University (NCAA Div. II, BC, Canada)
Projected starting lineup
101 -Karah Bulaqui
109 -Ciara McCrae
116 -Abby Lloyd, Lauren Mason and Chelsea Coombes
123 - Dominique Parrish, Aliocha Perriard
130 - Jen Anderson, Ashley Osachuk
136 - Fran Giorgio, Nicole Depa
143 - Mallory Velte
155 -Alison Horne, Livleen Sidhu
170 - Tav Kaur
191 -Payten Smith
2016 WCWA National finish – 3rd place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Mallory Velte (1st, 143), Abby Lloyd (2nd, 116), Nicole Depa (2nd, 130), Payten Smith (2nd, 191), Dominique Parrish (3rd, 123), Francesca Giorgio (3rd, 136), Jennifer Anderson (5th, 123),
Expected Redshirts – Chloe Rogers, Sunita Sewak
Top freshmen – Lauren Mason
Coaches – Head Coach Mike Jones, Stacie Anaka, Justina DiStasio
Coach’s expectation: “Team returns a good base of veterans (seven All-Americans), but is not deep, making injury problematic. The holes in lineup make us pretty weak in dual meet situations.”
National Team Titles: 2013
Preseason Tournament No. 3. Campbellsville University (NAIA, KY)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Ruby Ariosa or McKenzie Bacich or Katie Brock
109 - Charlotte Fowler or Katie Brock
116 - Andribeth Rivera or Maria Ramos
123 - Erica Sotelo or Steffanie Hampton
130 - Kayla Miracle or Shelby Hall
136 - Rosemary Flores or Koral Sugiyama
143 - Michelle Organ or Sophia Carson
155 - Mariah Harris or Morgan Becker
170 - Hanna Hall or Kait Hill
191 – Tiaira Scott or Lakiyah Wagoner
2016 WCWA National finish – 4th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Kayla Miracle (1st, 138), Tiaira Scott (1st, 191), Hanna Hall (2nd, 170), Shelby Hall (3rd, 130), Rosemary Flores (4th, 130), Michelle Organ (4th, 155), Koral Sugiyama (7th, 130)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Katie Brock, McKenzie Bacich, Charlotte Fowler, Andribeth Rivera, Sophia Carson, Morgan Becker, Mariah Harris, Lakiyah Wagoner
Coaches – Head Coach Lee Miracle
Coach’s expectation: “I expect this team to fight for a National Championship. They are perfectly capable of winning it if they continue to improve throughout the season, stay healthy, and believe in themselves and their teammates.”
Preseason Tournament No. 4. - McKendree University (NCAA Div. II, IL)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Kayla Walker
109 – Vanessa Ramirez
116 – Alyssa Gonzalez or Theresa Rankin
123 – Hailee Lilly
130 – Megan Black
136 – Alexia Ward
143 – Olivia Seppinni or Jasmine Bailey
155 – Alex Glaude
170 – Brandy Lowe
191 – Destane Garrick or Janelle Fuamatu
2016 WCWA National finish – 6th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Megan Black (2nd, 123), Olivia Seppinni (3rd, 143), Hailee Lilly (7th, 123), Kayla Walker (8th, 101), Alexia Ward (8th, 130)
Previous All-Americans: Brandy Lowe (2015, 2nd at 191 for Ottawa), Jasmine Bailey (2015, 8th at 136)
Expected Redshirts: Alexis Porter (2015 and 2016 AA), Taylor Resuriz (2015 and 2016 AA), Nahiela Magee (2016 AA at Wayland Baptist), Gabrielle Weyhrich, Lindsey Spjut
Top Freshmen: Theresa Rankin and Katherine Sumner
Coaches – Head Coach Sam Schmitz, Michaela Hutchison
Coach’s expectation: “We need to continue to trust and believe in the process. We’ve been a ‘new’ program for a few years now, that stigma is in the past. We brought in some great kids this year. We needed some extra help at our bigger weights and we found it. With faith in our abilities and preparation, we believe we’re contenders. From the first girl who walks in the door each morning, to the parent sitting at work wondering how their daughter is doing, they all believe there’s something special going on at McKendree. This is a family and our kids are hungry to be a part of something great. They’re excited, boisterous, gritty. They downright love to compete. It’s time to commit to the plan, put our talent on display and embrace every second. We’re very blessed that we have another year and another opportunity to compete.”
Preseason Tournament No. 5 - Oklahoma City University (NAIA, OK)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Marissa Gregoire
109 – Sariyah Jones or Daishea Jamie
116 – Cassidy Jasperson, Rachel Archer
123 – Becka Leathers
130 – Natalia Hinojo or Carla Ponce
136 – Heiley Garcia or Brianna Holcomb
143 – Maggie Douma
155 – Rachel Watters
170 – Jackie Quinones
191 – Monica Mason
2016 WCWA National finish – 2nd place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans: Becka Leathers (1st, 123), Natalia Hinojo (1st, 130), Maggie Douma (2nd, 143), Cassidy Jasperson (4th, 123), Rachel Archer (5th, 116), Monica Mason (7th, 191)
Previous All-Americans: Kayla Aggio (2015, 2nd at 143; 2014, 2nd at 155; 2013, 3rd at 126), Heiley Garcia (2015, 6th at 143), Carla Ponce (2015, 7th at 130)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Sariyah Jones, Rachel Watters, Brianna Holcomb
Coaches – Head Coach Matt Stevens
Coach’s expectation: “We are looking to keep growing and getting to the top of the podium. We have 9 returning all Americans so we are hoping to build on that with our incoming freshmen.”
National Team Titles: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Preseason Tournament No. 6 - The University of the Cumberlands (NAIA, KY)
Projected starting lineup
101 -Sarah Allen
109 -Arelys Valles
116 -Sidney Salinas
123 -Kellyann Jimenez
130 -Kristin Yamasaki or Ismilena Valles
136 -Maya Nelson
143 -Hannah Gladden or Anna Naylor
155 -Payton Rigert or Kyvia Beasley
170 -Jessika Rottier or Courteney Tompkins
191 –Haley Gladden/Alysia Baker
2016 WCWA National finish – 9th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans: Sarah Allen (2nd, 101), Jessika Rottier (2nd, 155)
Former All-Americans – Arelys Valles (2015, 7th at 101), Kristin Yamasaki (2015, 7th at 136)
Expected Redshirts – Rebecca Forsyth, Clarc Walker
Top freshmen – Kellyann Jimenez, Payton Rigert, Madison Angelito
Coaches – Head Coach Donnie Stephens, Lorrie-Ann Ramos, Shirley Stephens
Coach’s expectation: “We have goals of being in the top three at the NWCA National Duals and top five at the WCWA nationals.”
National Team Titles: 2006, 2007, 2008
Preseason Tournament No. 7. Wayland Baptist University (NAIA, TX)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Leslie Oliva
109 – Evelyn Simmons
116 – Angelika Stephens
123 – Tarkyia Mensah
130 – Rebekah Cordova
136 – Brittany Bates
143 – Marina Briceno
155 – Tamyra Mensah
170 – Brittany Marshall
191 – Kierra Boyce
2016 WCWA National finish – 8th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans: Kierra Boyce (3rd, 191), Brittany Marshall (4th, 170), Marina Briceno (8th, 143)
Former All-Americans – Tamyra Mensah (2014, 1st at 143; 2013 – 3rd at 143; 2012 – 4th at 143), Tarykia Mensah (2015, 3rd at 123; 2014 – 6th at 123)
Expected Redshirts – Rhonda Johnson
Top freshmen – Leslie Oliva
Coaches – Head Coach Aaron Meister, Chad Cook, Colton Schmitz
Coach’s expectation: “To have a national champion, multiple All-Americans, place top four at National Duals, and place in the top three at WCWA Nationals.”
Preseason Tournament No. 8 - Menlo College (NAIA, CA)
Projected starting lineup
101- Hiba Salem
109- Brandy Illac-Wong or Autumn Pacheco
116- Cady Chessin
123- Bianca Arizpe or Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick
130- Dionnica Tolliver
136- Solin Piearcy
143- Marilyn Garcia or Lahi Kanakanui
155- Iman Kazem or Rachael Chinn
170- Christie Sandez or Precious Bell
191- Vanessa Dixion or Sydnie Theisen
2016 WCWA National finish – 7th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Cady Chessin (3rd, 116), Iman Kazem (5th, 155), Hiba Salem (6th, 101)
Previous All-Americans: Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick (2015, 5th at 109 for Campbellsville)
Expected Redshirts: Solove Naufahu (2015 AA)
Top Freshmen: Solin Piearcy, Marilyn Garcia, Christie Sandez, Precious Bell
Coaches – Head Coach Joey Bareng, Marcus Randolph, Sheryly Sabado
Coach’s expectation: “We are expecting to be inside the top five in the country and contend for the national title.”
Preseason Tournament No. 9 - Lindenwood University (NCAA Div. II, MO)
Projected starting lineup – No information from team
Athletes to watch from roster
109 – Audrey Diaz
116 – Tori Degginger
130 – Axa Molina, Brenda Cardenas
155 – Lisa Gonzalez
191 – Gabriela Guzman
2016 WCWA National finish – 5th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Axa Molina (5th, 130), Tori Degginger (7th, 109) Audrey Diaz (8th, 109), Gabriela Guzman (8th, 191)
Previous All-Americans – Lisa Gonzalez (2015, 6th at 155, 2014, 7th at 143)
Coaches – Head Coach Toccara Montgomery, Brittany David
Preseason Tournament No. 10. (tie) Lindenwood Belleville (NAIA, IL)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Giselle Escobedo or Juliana Olivo
109 -Kimberly Straub
116 -Maria Cardenas
123 - Nathalie Barazza
130 -Erin Phillips
136 -Nola Parker
143 -Claudia Gallegos or Faith Ghramm
155 -Niauni Hill
170 - Kristyn Granat or Sandra Garcia
191 –Rachel Doolittle
2016 WCWA National finish – 15th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Niauni Hill (3rd, 155)
Expected Redshirts – Karleigh Shuff, Emma Valleroy
Top freshmen – Nathalie Barazza, Kristyn Granat, Rachel Doolittle
Coaches – Head Coach Angelo Crinzi
Coach’s expectation: “We want to make an impact this year and have a top 10 finish.”
Preseason Tournament No. 10. (tie) Southern Oregon University (NAIA, OR)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Jade Martin
109 - Nikki Jeanson
116 - Madelynn McIlwain
123 - Kal Schwartz or Annastasia Ramirez
130 - Alejandra Rodriguez or Anesia Rameriez
136 -Gladdys Palma
143 -Jasmine Ivy
155 - Desiree Zavala
170 - Nicole Diaz or Noonie Reyes
191 – Milagros Garcia or Latiana Tauaese
2016 WCWA National finish – 11th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Kalyn Schwartz (6th, 130), Madelynn McIlwain (8th, 116)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Desiree Zavala, Gladdys Palma
Coaches – Head Coach Tony Champion
Coach’s expectation: “Southern Oregon University's 2015-2016 inaugural season produced two WCWA All Americans and an 11th place team finish. In 2016-2017, we look to improve to a top 10 finish in the team standings and increase the number of individual All Americans.”
Preseason Tournament No. 12. (tie) - Life University (NAIA, GA)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Alyssa Martinez or Kara Payton
109 - Nikki Weidman or Tyesha Topps
116 - Alanda Nguyen
123 - Kayla Mesar or Tymeria Gravett
130 - Aysia Cortez
136 - Zoe Wight
143 - Destiny Robinson-Crawl
155 - Jaclyn Fields or Maria Diaz
170 - Nadine Fiege
191 - Rose Donaldson
2016 WCWA National finish – 14th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Nadine Fiege (6th, 170)
Previous All-Americans – Rose Donaldson (2015 – 8th at 191)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Aysia Cortez, Kayla Mesar
Coaches – Head Coach Dave Mathews, Ashley Sword-Buster
Coach’s expectation: “We look to continue to build as we head into our third year, Our goals are that we can become a top 10 program this year and build a foundation to keep us growing and moving up to the top tier in the country each year. We have had success each of the first two years and had All-Americans. Now it’s time to start seeing multiple All-Americans and finalists out of this group.”
Preseason Tournament No. 12. (tie) Lyon University (NAIA, AR)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Destiny Nunez
109 – Mariah Mack
116 – Desiree Linton
123 – Miyuki Pugrad or Vanesa Contreras
130 – Alyssa Batiste
136 – Elissa Douglass
143 - Open
155 – Jessie Flynn
170 - Cailey Mendez
191 – C C Sigler
2016 WCWA National finish – 18th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Destiny Nunez, Miyuki Pugrad, Elissa Douglas
Coaches – Head Coach Tom Erikson, Myron Bradbury
Coach’s expectation: “We are starting to put together a nice squad. We are still a little young and have had a few preseason injuries that have taken some girls out of our line-up but we look for a strong finish come nationals.”
Preseason Tournament No. 12. (tie) Southwest Oregon Community College (NJCAA, OR)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Jadzia Martin
109 - Victoria Smith
116 - Fayth Woodwar
123 - Asia Evans and Deanna Silva
130 - Kaylynn Hixenbaugh
136 - Taj Vierra
143 - Carly Jaramillo
155 - Tatum Sparks
170 - Bree Tate-Johnson
191 - Jazmin Chavarria, Kay Tehotu, Ebony Ayers
2016 WCWA National finish – 13th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - Carly Jaramillo (143) and Tatum Sparks (155).
Top freshmen - Victoria Smith, Asia Evens, Taj Vierra, Jadzia Martin, Deanna Silva, Ebony Ayers
Coaches – Head Coach Josh White
Preseason Tournament No. 15. (tie) - Emmanuel College (NCAA Div. II, GA)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Alouette Gonzalez
109 -Maria Vidales
116 - Victoria Gutierrez
123 -Bianca Arenas
130 - Sadie Tackett
136 -Abigail Nette
143 -Mia Leon
155 -Ophelia Lara
170 - Sara Kouba
191 –Kayla Wade
2016 WCWA National finish – 19th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Cindy Calixto (4th, 109)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Maria Vidalez, Abigail Nette, Ophelia Lara, Sara Kouba
Coaches – Head Coach Link Davis
Coach’s expectation: “We are a young team with some hard working and talented girls. I hope that we can make an impact in the WCWA this year.”
Preseason Tournament No. 15. (tie) Warner Pacific College (NAIA, OR)
Projected starting lineup – No information provided by team
Athletes to watch from roster
123 - Kaitlyn Funai
130 - Regina Bell,
136 - Kristina Diaz
143 – Kiera Gabaldon
2016 WCWA National finish – 16th place (tie)
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Kiera Galbadon (4th, 143)
Coaches – Head Coach Frank Johnson
Preseason Tournament No. 17 - Jamestown University (NAIA, ND)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Kim Cardenas
109 - Lilly Cortez
116 – Amy Fearnside
123 – Trica Martin
130 – Chelsea Dionisio
136 – Cara Romieke
143 – Pam Fehr
155 - Open
170 – Alyssa Schrull
191 – Sarah Moore
2016 WCWA National finish – 10th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – None
Other Returning All-Americans – Amy Fearnside (2015 - 3rd at 116, 2014 – 2nd at 116, 2014 – 4th at 109)
Expected Redshirts – Dajan Treder (2015 AA)
Top freshmen – Grecia Monasterio, Alyssa Schrull, and Sarah Moore
Coaches – Head Coach Tony DeAnda, Danyelle DeAnda
Coach’s expectation: “Back in Top 5”
Preseason Tournament No. 18. - Ottawa University (NAIA, KS)
Projected starting lineup – No information provided by team
Athletes to Watch from roster
101 - Valeria Rivera
109 - Shania Magdaleno and Tabitha Sparks
116 - Sarah Rocker
123 - Lacey Henderson
130 - Marisol Arredondo
136 - Addie Lanning
170 - Ashley Henderson
2016 WCWA National finish – 21st place (tie)
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Coaches – Head Coach Mahdi Bigdely, Randy Hinderliter
Preseason Tournament No. 19. - Missouri Valley College (NAIA, MO)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Open
109 - LoriAnn Archuleta
116 - Christy Powell
123 - Alicia Reyes
130 - Anna Poyner
136 - Bethany Davis
143 - BrookeLynn Albauer
155 - Yuneris Taveras
170 - Katie Sugden
191 - Alyssa Cantu
2016 WCWA National finish – 16th place (tie)
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Expected Redshirts – Not yet determined
Coaches – Head Coach Carl Murphree
Coach’s expectation: “It will be a building year at Valley, most of our wrestlers will be in their first or second year of competition, Senior Christy Powell is our most accomplished wrestler.”
National Team Titles: 2004, 2005
Preseason Tournament No. 20 - Missouri Baptist University (NAIA, MO)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Maria Ahumada and Anissa Rodriguez
109 – Sam Diaz and Isabella Silva (Second Semester)
116 - Open
123 - Tamara Tillman
130 - Open
136 - Cheyenne Youngblood
143 - Montana Drum and Lindsay Villarmia
155 - Berenice Blanco & Sarah Holdman
170 - Koa Moe and Angelica Ochoa
191 – Darcie Manning O’Brien
2016 WCWA National finish – 12th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – None
Former All-Americans – Cheyenne Youngblood (2015, 3rd at 143), Montana Drum (2015, 6th at 123)
Expected redshirts - Erika Mihalca, Aylin Hernandez
Top freshmen - Koa Moe
Coaches – Head Coach Brian Jackson, Dustin Fullerton
Coach’s expectation– “For my seniors Youngblood, Bollinger-Wajner (GA), Villarmia, Drum, Rodriguez to finish as All-Americans with their highest place ever and to have my solid girls coming back next year to get on the podium also. Tillman, Manning O’Brien, Ahumada, Silva and maybe more.”
Preseason Tournament No. 21. Adrian College (NCAA Div. III, MI)
Projected starting lineup – no information provided by team
Athletes to Watch from roster
123 - Kassidy Block
130 – DeAndra Benn
155 – Mara Eason
2016 WCWA National finish – 20th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Coaches – Head Coach Bill Schnidel
Preseason Tournament No. 22. - Bacone College (NAIA, OK)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Hannah Hendrix
109 - Christy Satterfield
116 - Laylani Allen
123 - Star Chase
130 - Linette Ambriz or Mireya Hernandez
136 - Valaria Sanchez
143 - Elianet Herrera/Erika Aguila
155 - Petra Felix
170 - Joanna Mack
191 - Jaylenne Hooker
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – none, new program
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Laylani Allen, Joanna Mack
Coaches – Head Coach Brett Oleson, Geneva Gray
Coach’s expectation: “Set a solid foundation for our first-year program. To be able to go out and compete and get better. Get better as the year goes on and to have an All-American.”
Preseason Tournament No. 23 - Brewton Parker College (NAIA, GA)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Open
109 – Open
116 - Open
123: Geneva Winston
130: Kayla Weed and Stephanie Herrarte
136: Annmarie Hidalgo
143 - Open
155: Marriah Ramirez
170: Cherydan James
191 - Open
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - none, new program
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Kayla Weed
Coaches – Head Coach Brittany Gadd
Coach’s expectation: “Our wrestling program is the start of a new program as of the Spring 2016. We have six team members a part of our new program for this year 2016-2017. All of our girls are wrestling unattached for this year until we get in full swing of competition next year. My expectation for the team is to work hard in the classroom, on the mat and grow spiritually.”
Preseason Tournament No. 24 - Eastern Oregon University (NAIA, OR)
Projected starting lineup – no information provided from team
Athletes to watch from roster
116 – Makayla Grimm, Jessica DeHart
123 – Viannei Perez
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - none, new program
Coaches – Head Coach Dustyn Azure, Ty Vinson
Preseason Tournament No. 25. Ferrum College (NCAA Div. III, Va.)
Athletes to watch from roster
109 – Aidan Coughlin
123 – Amanda Nelson
130 – Amutmn Potkay
143 – Taylor Kleemoff
170 – Leya Deickman
191 – Kanesha Lie, Vicki Meza
2016 WCWA National finish – 24th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Top Freshmen – Autumn Potkay
Coaches – Head Coach Ryan Riggs
Coach’s expectations: Being a new program we're working on improving everyday and being tough. We are training to apply pressure on our opponent and competing every second of each match, this will allow us to grow throughout the season.
Preseason Tournament No. 26. - Grays Harbor College (NJCAA, WA)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Aileen Cruz or Tommie Mosteller
109 - Cynthia Ramirez or Kateri Rowell
116 - Veronica Chigo
123 - Megan Gonzalez
130 - Amanda Gilliam
136 - Chloe Spencer
143 - Raquel Gray
155 - Jenae Shannon
170 - Kacie Moorehouse
191 – Dellisha Hodges
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – none, new program
Expected Redshirts – Hannah Hasbrouck, BreAnna Williams, Marizza Birrueta
Top freshmen – Tommie Mosteller, Kateri Rowell, Jenae Shannon, and Kacie Moorehouse
Coaches – Head Coach Andy Cook, Arielle Brasel
Coach’s expectation: “As a new program, we have a ton of learning to do about each other and what we bring to the table. It’s tough to gauge where we stand amongst the group. Though with the way training has started and the ability these athletes have demonstrated to grasp new things, we have a good chance to surprise them all.”
Preseason Tournament No. 27 - MacMurray College (NCAA Div. III, IL)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Open
109 - Eymie Moreno
116 - Edith Martinez
123 - Miranda O'Donnell, Kimberly Frias or Leticia Lugo
130 -Jill Blanchard
136 - Hailey Meyers
143 - Kylee Roberts
155 - Jezebel Pardo or Erin Detter
170 - Chasity Johnson
191 – Ki Mone Lee
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – none, new program
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Eymie Moreno, Hailey Meyers, Jill Blachard, and Jezebel Pardo
Coaches – Head Coach Peter di Pol, Randi Miller, Jim Raabe
Coach’s expectation: “Work hard every day and grow and learn as a team. We are a new program with all freshman so our expectation is to go out and give everything we have in each match and competition.”
Preseason Tournament No. 28. - Midland University (NAIA, NE)
Projected starting lineup – no information provided by team
Athletes to watch from roster
109 - Kyla Aruda
136 - Rebecca Johnson
155 - Gabi Hunter
2016 WCWA National finish – 25th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Coaches – Head Coach Beau Vest, Antonio Barber
Preseason Tournament No. 29. Pacific University (NCAA Div. III, OR)
Projected starting lineup – no information provided by team
Athletes to watch from roster
109 - Maria Damasa
130 – Wyatt Saling
136 - Carrie Ann Randolph
143 - Bailey Martinez
2016 WCWA National finish – 23rd place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Coaches – Head Coach Severin Walsh, John O’Dell, Marshall Cook, Chris Beechwood
Preseason Tournament No. 30. Waldorf College (NAIA, IA)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Open
109 – Rose Heurtelou or Jasmine Cuellar, or Amanda Mercier
116 – Jasmine Alexander or Dennielle Phillip
123 – Valerie Gonzalez or Carli Lombardo
130 - Open
136 – Bailey McLaughlin or Natalie Lipman
143 – Justice Losee
155 – Abigail Flores, Victoria Lyons or Aletha Flores
170 - Open
191 – Harmony Maitland
2016 WCWA National finish – 22nd place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Aletha Flores, Jasmine Alexander, Natalie Lipman, Denniele Phillip
Coaches – Head Coach Tyreece Gilder, Jessica Fresh
Coach’s expectation: “We have a relatively young team this year. Some of them weren't happy with last season, whether it was performance or missing a chunk of last season and put in quite a bit of work over the offseason that we're looking to see pay off. They will need to take advantage of and create opportunities to improve. Moving outside of their comfort zone, in all aspects, will be proportionately related to the success we see."
Preseason Tournament No. 31 - Wentworth Military Academy (NJCAA, MO)
Projected starting lineup
101 -Open
109 - Jasmin Perez
116 - Jessica Baker or Yasmin Flores
123 - Jessica Baker or Yasmin Flores
130 - MaKayla Fletcher
136 - Open
143 - Janet Quintero
155 - Makayla Morris
170 - Jacinta Puaauli
191 - Vee Tau
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - none, new program
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Yasmin Flores and Janet Quintero
Coaches – Head Coach Shane Reickard, Don Schriemann
Coach’s expectation: “We want to learn how to compete at the collegiate level.”
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.
Updated rankings and coverage of the women’s college wrestling season will be posted on TheMat.com throughout the season.
Preseason Tournament No. 1 - King University (NCAA Div. II, TN)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Marina Doi and Regina Doi
109 - Breonnah Neal
116 - Haley Augello
123 - Hanna Grisewood
130 - Nicole Joseph and Gabby Garcia
136 - Hannah Jewell
143 - Jessi Kee
155 - Alexis Bleau
170 - Forrest Molinari
191 - Kenya Spencer
2016 WCWA National finish – 1st place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans: Marina Doi (1st, 101), Forrest Molinari (1st, 155), Breonnah Neal (2nd, 109), Hannah Jewell (4th, 136), Regina Doi (5th, 101), Jessi Kee (5th, 136), Daisy Santos (6th, 109), Hanna Grisewood (6th, 116)
Previous All-Americans – Haley Augello (2015, 1st at 116, 2014 – 1st at 116)
Expected Redshirts – Victoria Espinoza
Top freshmen – Alexis Bleau, Gabby Garcia, Aleeah Gould, Nicole Joseph
Coaches – Head Coach Jason Moorman, Julia Salata
Coach’s expectation: “Our expectation is obviously to win. We have new faces this year, and with three National Champions back as well as a National Runner up with Neal, we have a shot. Our main focus however is getting better every day and staying hungry. This season is going to be a very competitive one with teams like McKendree and Campbellsville now having some upperclassmen with experience. Our outlook is to be our best every time we step on the mat. If we can do that on a consistent basis, in the practice room and in competition, we will have a shot come February.”
National Team Titles: 2014, 2015, 2016
Preseason Tournament No. 2. Simon Fraser University (NCAA Div. II, BC, Canada)
Projected starting lineup
101 -Karah Bulaqui
109 -Ciara McCrae
116 -Abby Lloyd, Lauren Mason and Chelsea Coombes
123 - Dominique Parrish, Aliocha Perriard
130 - Jen Anderson, Ashley Osachuk
136 - Fran Giorgio, Nicole Depa
143 - Mallory Velte
155 -Alison Horne, Livleen Sidhu
170 - Tav Kaur
191 -Payten Smith
2016 WCWA National finish – 3rd place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Mallory Velte (1st, 143), Abby Lloyd (2nd, 116), Nicole Depa (2nd, 130), Payten Smith (2nd, 191), Dominique Parrish (3rd, 123), Francesca Giorgio (3rd, 136), Jennifer Anderson (5th, 123),
Expected Redshirts – Chloe Rogers, Sunita Sewak
Top freshmen – Lauren Mason
Coaches – Head Coach Mike Jones, Stacie Anaka, Justina DiStasio
Coach’s expectation: “Team returns a good base of veterans (seven All-Americans), but is not deep, making injury problematic. The holes in lineup make us pretty weak in dual meet situations.”
National Team Titles: 2013
Preseason Tournament No. 3. Campbellsville University (NAIA, KY)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Ruby Ariosa or McKenzie Bacich or Katie Brock
109 - Charlotte Fowler or Katie Brock
116 - Andribeth Rivera or Maria Ramos
123 - Erica Sotelo or Steffanie Hampton
130 - Kayla Miracle or Shelby Hall
136 - Rosemary Flores or Koral Sugiyama
143 - Michelle Organ or Sophia Carson
155 - Mariah Harris or Morgan Becker
170 - Hanna Hall or Kait Hill
191 – Tiaira Scott or Lakiyah Wagoner
2016 WCWA National finish – 4th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Kayla Miracle (1st, 138), Tiaira Scott (1st, 191), Hanna Hall (2nd, 170), Shelby Hall (3rd, 130), Rosemary Flores (4th, 130), Michelle Organ (4th, 155), Koral Sugiyama (7th, 130)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Katie Brock, McKenzie Bacich, Charlotte Fowler, Andribeth Rivera, Sophia Carson, Morgan Becker, Mariah Harris, Lakiyah Wagoner
Coaches – Head Coach Lee Miracle
Coach’s expectation: “I expect this team to fight for a National Championship. They are perfectly capable of winning it if they continue to improve throughout the season, stay healthy, and believe in themselves and their teammates.”
Preseason Tournament No. 4. - McKendree University (NCAA Div. II, IL)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Kayla Walker
109 – Vanessa Ramirez
116 – Alyssa Gonzalez or Theresa Rankin
123 – Hailee Lilly
130 – Megan Black
136 – Alexia Ward
143 – Olivia Seppinni or Jasmine Bailey
155 – Alex Glaude
170 – Brandy Lowe
191 – Destane Garrick or Janelle Fuamatu
2016 WCWA National finish – 6th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Megan Black (2nd, 123), Olivia Seppinni (3rd, 143), Hailee Lilly (7th, 123), Kayla Walker (8th, 101), Alexia Ward (8th, 130)
Previous All-Americans: Brandy Lowe (2015, 2nd at 191 for Ottawa), Jasmine Bailey (2015, 8th at 136)
Expected Redshirts: Alexis Porter (2015 and 2016 AA), Taylor Resuriz (2015 and 2016 AA), Nahiela Magee (2016 AA at Wayland Baptist), Gabrielle Weyhrich, Lindsey Spjut
Top Freshmen: Theresa Rankin and Katherine Sumner
Coaches – Head Coach Sam Schmitz, Michaela Hutchison
Coach’s expectation: “We need to continue to trust and believe in the process. We’ve been a ‘new’ program for a few years now, that stigma is in the past. We brought in some great kids this year. We needed some extra help at our bigger weights and we found it. With faith in our abilities and preparation, we believe we’re contenders. From the first girl who walks in the door each morning, to the parent sitting at work wondering how their daughter is doing, they all believe there’s something special going on at McKendree. This is a family and our kids are hungry to be a part of something great. They’re excited, boisterous, gritty. They downright love to compete. It’s time to commit to the plan, put our talent on display and embrace every second. We’re very blessed that we have another year and another opportunity to compete.”
Preseason Tournament No. 5 - Oklahoma City University (NAIA, OK)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Marissa Gregoire
109 – Sariyah Jones or Daishea Jamie
116 – Cassidy Jasperson, Rachel Archer
123 – Becka Leathers
130 – Natalia Hinojo or Carla Ponce
136 – Heiley Garcia or Brianna Holcomb
143 – Maggie Douma
155 – Rachel Watters
170 – Jackie Quinones
191 – Monica Mason
2016 WCWA National finish – 2nd place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans: Becka Leathers (1st, 123), Natalia Hinojo (1st, 130), Maggie Douma (2nd, 143), Cassidy Jasperson (4th, 123), Rachel Archer (5th, 116), Monica Mason (7th, 191)
Previous All-Americans: Kayla Aggio (2015, 2nd at 143; 2014, 2nd at 155; 2013, 3rd at 126), Heiley Garcia (2015, 6th at 143), Carla Ponce (2015, 7th at 130)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Sariyah Jones, Rachel Watters, Brianna Holcomb
Coaches – Head Coach Matt Stevens
Coach’s expectation: “We are looking to keep growing and getting to the top of the podium. We have 9 returning all Americans so we are hoping to build on that with our incoming freshmen.”
National Team Titles: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Preseason Tournament No. 6 - The University of the Cumberlands (NAIA, KY)
Projected starting lineup
101 -Sarah Allen
109 -Arelys Valles
116 -Sidney Salinas
123 -Kellyann Jimenez
130 -Kristin Yamasaki or Ismilena Valles
136 -Maya Nelson
143 -Hannah Gladden or Anna Naylor
155 -Payton Rigert or Kyvia Beasley
170 -Jessika Rottier or Courteney Tompkins
191 –Haley Gladden/Alysia Baker
2016 WCWA National finish – 9th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans: Sarah Allen (2nd, 101), Jessika Rottier (2nd, 155)
Former All-Americans – Arelys Valles (2015, 7th at 101), Kristin Yamasaki (2015, 7th at 136)
Expected Redshirts – Rebecca Forsyth, Clarc Walker
Top freshmen – Kellyann Jimenez, Payton Rigert, Madison Angelito
Coaches – Head Coach Donnie Stephens, Lorrie-Ann Ramos, Shirley Stephens
Coach’s expectation: “We have goals of being in the top three at the NWCA National Duals and top five at the WCWA nationals.”
National Team Titles: 2006, 2007, 2008
Preseason Tournament No. 7. Wayland Baptist University (NAIA, TX)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Leslie Oliva
109 – Evelyn Simmons
116 – Angelika Stephens
123 – Tarkyia Mensah
130 – Rebekah Cordova
136 – Brittany Bates
143 – Marina Briceno
155 – Tamyra Mensah
170 – Brittany Marshall
191 – Kierra Boyce
2016 WCWA National finish – 8th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans: Kierra Boyce (3rd, 191), Brittany Marshall (4th, 170), Marina Briceno (8th, 143)
Former All-Americans – Tamyra Mensah (2014, 1st at 143; 2013 – 3rd at 143; 2012 – 4th at 143), Tarykia Mensah (2015, 3rd at 123; 2014 – 6th at 123)
Expected Redshirts – Rhonda Johnson
Top freshmen – Leslie Oliva
Coaches – Head Coach Aaron Meister, Chad Cook, Colton Schmitz
Coach’s expectation: “To have a national champion, multiple All-Americans, place top four at National Duals, and place in the top three at WCWA Nationals.”
Preseason Tournament No. 8 - Menlo College (NAIA, CA)
Projected starting lineup
101- Hiba Salem
109- Brandy Illac-Wong or Autumn Pacheco
116- Cady Chessin
123- Bianca Arizpe or Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick
130- Dionnica Tolliver
136- Solin Piearcy
143- Marilyn Garcia or Lahi Kanakanui
155- Iman Kazem or Rachael Chinn
170- Christie Sandez or Precious Bell
191- Vanessa Dixion or Sydnie Theisen
2016 WCWA National finish – 7th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Cady Chessin (3rd, 116), Iman Kazem (5th, 155), Hiba Salem (6th, 101)
Previous All-Americans: Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick (2015, 5th at 109 for Campbellsville)
Expected Redshirts: Solove Naufahu (2015 AA)
Top Freshmen: Solin Piearcy, Marilyn Garcia, Christie Sandez, Precious Bell
Coaches – Head Coach Joey Bareng, Marcus Randolph, Sheryly Sabado
Coach’s expectation: “We are expecting to be inside the top five in the country and contend for the national title.”
Preseason Tournament No. 9 - Lindenwood University (NCAA Div. II, MO)
Projected starting lineup – No information from team
Athletes to watch from roster
109 – Audrey Diaz
116 – Tori Degginger
130 – Axa Molina, Brenda Cardenas
155 – Lisa Gonzalez
191 – Gabriela Guzman
2016 WCWA National finish – 5th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Axa Molina (5th, 130), Tori Degginger (7th, 109) Audrey Diaz (8th, 109), Gabriela Guzman (8th, 191)
Previous All-Americans – Lisa Gonzalez (2015, 6th at 155, 2014, 7th at 143)
Coaches – Head Coach Toccara Montgomery, Brittany David
Preseason Tournament No. 10. (tie) Lindenwood Belleville (NAIA, IL)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Giselle Escobedo or Juliana Olivo
109 -Kimberly Straub
116 -Maria Cardenas
123 - Nathalie Barazza
130 -Erin Phillips
136 -Nola Parker
143 -Claudia Gallegos or Faith Ghramm
155 -Niauni Hill
170 - Kristyn Granat or Sandra Garcia
191 –Rachel Doolittle
2016 WCWA National finish – 15th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Niauni Hill (3rd, 155)
Expected Redshirts – Karleigh Shuff, Emma Valleroy
Top freshmen – Nathalie Barazza, Kristyn Granat, Rachel Doolittle
Coaches – Head Coach Angelo Crinzi
Coach’s expectation: “We want to make an impact this year and have a top 10 finish.”
Preseason Tournament No. 10. (tie) Southern Oregon University (NAIA, OR)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Jade Martin
109 - Nikki Jeanson
116 - Madelynn McIlwain
123 - Kal Schwartz or Annastasia Ramirez
130 - Alejandra Rodriguez or Anesia Rameriez
136 -Gladdys Palma
143 -Jasmine Ivy
155 - Desiree Zavala
170 - Nicole Diaz or Noonie Reyes
191 – Milagros Garcia or Latiana Tauaese
2016 WCWA National finish – 11th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Kalyn Schwartz (6th, 130), Madelynn McIlwain (8th, 116)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Desiree Zavala, Gladdys Palma
Coaches – Head Coach Tony Champion
Coach’s expectation: “Southern Oregon University's 2015-2016 inaugural season produced two WCWA All Americans and an 11th place team finish. In 2016-2017, we look to improve to a top 10 finish in the team standings and increase the number of individual All Americans.”
Preseason Tournament No. 12. (tie) - Life University (NAIA, GA)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Alyssa Martinez or Kara Payton
109 - Nikki Weidman or Tyesha Topps
116 - Alanda Nguyen
123 - Kayla Mesar or Tymeria Gravett
130 - Aysia Cortez
136 - Zoe Wight
143 - Destiny Robinson-Crawl
155 - Jaclyn Fields or Maria Diaz
170 - Nadine Fiege
191 - Rose Donaldson
2016 WCWA National finish – 14th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Nadine Fiege (6th, 170)
Previous All-Americans – Rose Donaldson (2015 – 8th at 191)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Aysia Cortez, Kayla Mesar
Coaches – Head Coach Dave Mathews, Ashley Sword-Buster
Coach’s expectation: “We look to continue to build as we head into our third year, Our goals are that we can become a top 10 program this year and build a foundation to keep us growing and moving up to the top tier in the country each year. We have had success each of the first two years and had All-Americans. Now it’s time to start seeing multiple All-Americans and finalists out of this group.”
Preseason Tournament No. 12. (tie) Lyon University (NAIA, AR)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Destiny Nunez
109 – Mariah Mack
116 – Desiree Linton
123 – Miyuki Pugrad or Vanesa Contreras
130 – Alyssa Batiste
136 – Elissa Douglass
143 - Open
155 – Jessie Flynn
170 - Cailey Mendez
191 – C C Sigler
2016 WCWA National finish – 18th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Destiny Nunez, Miyuki Pugrad, Elissa Douglas
Coaches – Head Coach Tom Erikson, Myron Bradbury
Coach’s expectation: “We are starting to put together a nice squad. We are still a little young and have had a few preseason injuries that have taken some girls out of our line-up but we look for a strong finish come nationals.”
Preseason Tournament No. 12. (tie) Southwest Oregon Community College (NJCAA, OR)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Jadzia Martin
109 - Victoria Smith
116 - Fayth Woodwar
123 - Asia Evans and Deanna Silva
130 - Kaylynn Hixenbaugh
136 - Taj Vierra
143 - Carly Jaramillo
155 - Tatum Sparks
170 - Bree Tate-Johnson
191 - Jazmin Chavarria, Kay Tehotu, Ebony Ayers
2016 WCWA National finish – 13th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - Carly Jaramillo (143) and Tatum Sparks (155).
Top freshmen - Victoria Smith, Asia Evens, Taj Vierra, Jadzia Martin, Deanna Silva, Ebony Ayers
Coaches – Head Coach Josh White
Preseason Tournament No. 15. (tie) - Emmanuel College (NCAA Div. II, GA)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Alouette Gonzalez
109 -Maria Vidales
116 - Victoria Gutierrez
123 -Bianca Arenas
130 - Sadie Tackett
136 -Abigail Nette
143 -Mia Leon
155 -Ophelia Lara
170 - Sara Kouba
191 –Kayla Wade
2016 WCWA National finish – 19th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Cindy Calixto (4th, 109)
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Maria Vidalez, Abigail Nette, Ophelia Lara, Sara Kouba
Coaches – Head Coach Link Davis
Coach’s expectation: “We are a young team with some hard working and talented girls. I hope that we can make an impact in the WCWA this year.”
Preseason Tournament No. 15. (tie) Warner Pacific College (NAIA, OR)
Projected starting lineup – No information provided by team
Athletes to watch from roster
123 - Kaitlyn Funai
130 - Regina Bell,
136 - Kristina Diaz
143 – Kiera Gabaldon
2016 WCWA National finish – 16th place (tie)
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – Kiera Galbadon (4th, 143)
Coaches – Head Coach Frank Johnson
Preseason Tournament No. 17 - Jamestown University (NAIA, ND)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Kim Cardenas
109 - Lilly Cortez
116 – Amy Fearnside
123 – Trica Martin
130 – Chelsea Dionisio
136 – Cara Romieke
143 – Pam Fehr
155 - Open
170 – Alyssa Schrull
191 – Sarah Moore
2016 WCWA National finish – 10th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – None
Other Returning All-Americans – Amy Fearnside (2015 - 3rd at 116, 2014 – 2nd at 116, 2014 – 4th at 109)
Expected Redshirts – Dajan Treder (2015 AA)
Top freshmen – Grecia Monasterio, Alyssa Schrull, and Sarah Moore
Coaches – Head Coach Tony DeAnda, Danyelle DeAnda
Coach’s expectation: “Back in Top 5”
Preseason Tournament No. 18. - Ottawa University (NAIA, KS)
Projected starting lineup – No information provided by team
Athletes to Watch from roster
101 - Valeria Rivera
109 - Shania Magdaleno and Tabitha Sparks
116 - Sarah Rocker
123 - Lacey Henderson
130 - Marisol Arredondo
136 - Addie Lanning
170 - Ashley Henderson
2016 WCWA National finish – 21st place (tie)
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Coaches – Head Coach Mahdi Bigdely, Randy Hinderliter
Preseason Tournament No. 19. - Missouri Valley College (NAIA, MO)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Open
109 - LoriAnn Archuleta
116 - Christy Powell
123 - Alicia Reyes
130 - Anna Poyner
136 - Bethany Davis
143 - BrookeLynn Albauer
155 - Yuneris Taveras
170 - Katie Sugden
191 - Alyssa Cantu
2016 WCWA National finish – 16th place (tie)
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Expected Redshirts – Not yet determined
Coaches – Head Coach Carl Murphree
Coach’s expectation: “It will be a building year at Valley, most of our wrestlers will be in their first or second year of competition, Senior Christy Powell is our most accomplished wrestler.”
National Team Titles: 2004, 2005
Preseason Tournament No. 20 - Missouri Baptist University (NAIA, MO)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Maria Ahumada and Anissa Rodriguez
109 – Sam Diaz and Isabella Silva (Second Semester)
116 - Open
123 - Tamara Tillman
130 - Open
136 - Cheyenne Youngblood
143 - Montana Drum and Lindsay Villarmia
155 - Berenice Blanco & Sarah Holdman
170 - Koa Moe and Angelica Ochoa
191 – Darcie Manning O’Brien
2016 WCWA National finish – 12th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – None
Former All-Americans – Cheyenne Youngblood (2015, 3rd at 143), Montana Drum (2015, 6th at 123)
Expected redshirts - Erika Mihalca, Aylin Hernandez
Top freshmen - Koa Moe
Coaches – Head Coach Brian Jackson, Dustin Fullerton
Coach’s expectation– “For my seniors Youngblood, Bollinger-Wajner (GA), Villarmia, Drum, Rodriguez to finish as All-Americans with their highest place ever and to have my solid girls coming back next year to get on the podium also. Tillman, Manning O’Brien, Ahumada, Silva and maybe more.”
Preseason Tournament No. 21. Adrian College (NCAA Div. III, MI)
Projected starting lineup – no information provided by team
Athletes to Watch from roster
123 - Kassidy Block
130 – DeAndra Benn
155 – Mara Eason
2016 WCWA National finish – 20th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Coaches – Head Coach Bill Schnidel
Preseason Tournament No. 22. - Bacone College (NAIA, OK)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Hannah Hendrix
109 - Christy Satterfield
116 - Laylani Allen
123 - Star Chase
130 - Linette Ambriz or Mireya Hernandez
136 - Valaria Sanchez
143 - Elianet Herrera/Erika Aguila
155 - Petra Felix
170 - Joanna Mack
191 - Jaylenne Hooker
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – none, new program
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Laylani Allen, Joanna Mack
Coaches – Head Coach Brett Oleson, Geneva Gray
Coach’s expectation: “Set a solid foundation for our first-year program. To be able to go out and compete and get better. Get better as the year goes on and to have an All-American.”
Preseason Tournament No. 23 - Brewton Parker College (NAIA, GA)
Projected starting lineup
101 – Open
109 – Open
116 - Open
123: Geneva Winston
130: Kayla Weed and Stephanie Herrarte
136: Annmarie Hidalgo
143 - Open
155: Marriah Ramirez
170: Cherydan James
191 - Open
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - none, new program
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Kayla Weed
Coaches – Head Coach Brittany Gadd
Coach’s expectation: “Our wrestling program is the start of a new program as of the Spring 2016. We have six team members a part of our new program for this year 2016-2017. All of our girls are wrestling unattached for this year until we get in full swing of competition next year. My expectation for the team is to work hard in the classroom, on the mat and grow spiritually.”
Preseason Tournament No. 24 - Eastern Oregon University (NAIA, OR)
Projected starting lineup – no information provided from team
Athletes to watch from roster
116 – Makayla Grimm, Jessica DeHart
123 – Viannei Perez
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - none, new program
Coaches – Head Coach Dustyn Azure, Ty Vinson
Preseason Tournament No. 25. Ferrum College (NCAA Div. III, Va.)
Athletes to watch from roster
109 – Aidan Coughlin
123 – Amanda Nelson
130 – Amutmn Potkay
143 – Taylor Kleemoff
170 – Leya Deickman
191 – Kanesha Lie, Vicki Meza
2016 WCWA National finish – 24th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Top Freshmen – Autumn Potkay
Coaches – Head Coach Ryan Riggs
Coach’s expectations: Being a new program we're working on improving everyday and being tough. We are training to apply pressure on our opponent and competing every second of each match, this will allow us to grow throughout the season.
Preseason Tournament No. 26. - Grays Harbor College (NJCAA, WA)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Aileen Cruz or Tommie Mosteller
109 - Cynthia Ramirez or Kateri Rowell
116 - Veronica Chigo
123 - Megan Gonzalez
130 - Amanda Gilliam
136 - Chloe Spencer
143 - Raquel Gray
155 - Jenae Shannon
170 - Kacie Moorehouse
191 – Dellisha Hodges
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – none, new program
Expected Redshirts – Hannah Hasbrouck, BreAnna Williams, Marizza Birrueta
Top freshmen – Tommie Mosteller, Kateri Rowell, Jenae Shannon, and Kacie Moorehouse
Coaches – Head Coach Andy Cook, Arielle Brasel
Coach’s expectation: “As a new program, we have a ton of learning to do about each other and what we bring to the table. It’s tough to gauge where we stand amongst the group. Though with the way training has started and the ability these athletes have demonstrated to grasp new things, we have a good chance to surprise them all.”
Preseason Tournament No. 27 - MacMurray College (NCAA Div. III, IL)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Open
109 - Eymie Moreno
116 - Edith Martinez
123 - Miranda O'Donnell, Kimberly Frias or Leticia Lugo
130 -Jill Blanchard
136 - Hailey Meyers
143 - Kylee Roberts
155 - Jezebel Pardo or Erin Detter
170 - Chasity Johnson
191 – Ki Mone Lee
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans – none, new program
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Eymie Moreno, Hailey Meyers, Jill Blachard, and Jezebel Pardo
Coaches – Head Coach Peter di Pol, Randi Miller, Jim Raabe
Coach’s expectation: “Work hard every day and grow and learn as a team. We are a new program with all freshman so our expectation is to go out and give everything we have in each match and competition.”
Preseason Tournament No. 28. - Midland University (NAIA, NE)
Projected starting lineup – no information provided by team
Athletes to watch from roster
109 - Kyla Aruda
136 - Rebecca Johnson
155 - Gabi Hunter
2016 WCWA National finish – 25th place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Coaches – Head Coach Beau Vest, Antonio Barber
Preseason Tournament No. 29. Pacific University (NCAA Div. III, OR)
Projected starting lineup – no information provided by team
Athletes to watch from roster
109 - Maria Damasa
130 – Wyatt Saling
136 - Carrie Ann Randolph
143 - Bailey Martinez
2016 WCWA National finish – 23rd place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Coaches – Head Coach Severin Walsh, John O’Dell, Marshall Cook, Chris Beechwood
Preseason Tournament No. 30. Waldorf College (NAIA, IA)
Projected starting lineup
101 - Open
109 – Rose Heurtelou or Jasmine Cuellar, or Amanda Mercier
116 – Jasmine Alexander or Dennielle Phillip
123 – Valerie Gonzalez or Carli Lombardo
130 - Open
136 – Bailey McLaughlin or Natalie Lipman
143 – Justice Losee
155 – Abigail Flores, Victoria Lyons or Aletha Flores
170 - Open
191 – Harmony Maitland
2016 WCWA National finish – 22nd place
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - None
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Aletha Flores, Jasmine Alexander, Natalie Lipman, Denniele Phillip
Coaches – Head Coach Tyreece Gilder, Jessica Fresh
Coach’s expectation: “We have a relatively young team this year. Some of them weren't happy with last season, whether it was performance or missing a chunk of last season and put in quite a bit of work over the offseason that we're looking to see pay off. They will need to take advantage of and create opportunities to improve. Moving outside of their comfort zone, in all aspects, will be proportionately related to the success we see."
Preseason Tournament No. 31 - Wentworth Military Academy (NJCAA, MO)
Projected starting lineup
101 -Open
109 - Jasmin Perez
116 - Jessica Baker or Yasmin Flores
123 - Jessica Baker or Yasmin Flores
130 - MaKayla Fletcher
136 - Open
143 - Janet Quintero
155 - Makayla Morris
170 - Jacinta Puaauli
191 - Vee Tau
2016 WCWA National finish – did not participate, new program
Returning 2016 WCWA All-Americans - none, new program
Expected Redshirts – None
Top freshmen – Yasmin Flores and Janet Quintero
Coaches – Head Coach Shane Reickard, Don Schriemann
Coach’s expectation: “We want to learn how to compete at the collegiate level.”
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