News, features, and analysis from around the world of women's college wrestling.
Springfield College is adding women's wrestling as a varsity sport, director of athletics Dr. Craig Poisson announced. The program will begin competition in the 2027-28 academic year, and a national search for a head coach will begin immediately.
Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa (NOC) has named Angelica Garcia as head women's wrestling coach. Garcia comes to NOC after two years teaching and coaching in the Amarillo Independent School District in Amarillo, Texas, where she has also been involved in youth wrestling and worked as a wrestling official.
Katey Valdez, one of the nation's top young lightweights, is transferring from McKendree to Grand Valley State. Valdez, a Colorado native, is a multiple-time Fargo champion.
Iowa wrestler Reese Larramendy won a gold medal on day three of the 2026 Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial, leading a trio of U.S. medalists at the event in Budapest, Hungary. Larramendy defeated fellow American Jennifer Page in the 65-kilogram final, while Abigail Nette narrowly fell in the 59 kilograms gold-medal match.
Southeastern Community College has named Kolton Kersten as head coach of both its women's and men's wrestling programs, Athletics Director John McVey announced. Kersten arrives at SCC with a resume that spans competition and coaching at multiple levels.
Hiram College has promoted Ryan Kirst to head women's wrestling coach, the athletics department announced. Kirst becomes the third head coach in program history, joining Andy Vogel (2021-22) and Christy Powell (2022-26).
Kean University has named Barry Hart as head women's wrestling coach, the school announced. Hart comes to Kean after six seasons at New Jersey City University, where he spent two years as the top assistant before serving four seasons as head coach.
Nevaeh "Kali" Hayden, one of the most decorated wrestlers to come through the NJCAA ranks in recent years, has signed to continue her career at the University of the Cumberlands. Hayden won a national title in 2025, finished as a two-time NJCAA All-American and helped lead Indian Hills to back-to-back national titles.
Wartburg College has added a four-time national finalist to its women's wrestling coaching staff, hiring Jaycee Foeller as an assistant coach for the Knights. Foeller closes out a decorated collegiate career that spanned three programs.
Iowa State's fast-growing women's wrestling roster added another proven scorer, with Anaya Falcon signing on to join the Cyclones as the program builds toward its inaugural season. Falcon arrives with one of the more decorated resumes in the sport. She was an NAIA national finalist as a freshman in 2025.