News, features, and analysis from around the world of women's college wrestling.
William Penn University has named Gary Woods II as head women's wrestling coach and director of wrestling, athletics director Grant Farris announced. In addition to leading the women's program, Woods will oversee operations for the men's wrestling team.
The University of Sioux Falls has named Jayleen Sekona as assistant women's wrestling coach, head coach Griffin Osing announced. Sekona comes to Sioux Falls after a decorated career at Colorado Mesa University, where she established herself as one of the top women's wrestlers in the NCAA.
The Iowa State women's wrestling program has signed three more athletes. Joining the Cyclones are William Penn transfers Tatiana Paragas and Avy Perez, as well as Oklahoma State transfer Kailey Benson, head coach Alli St. John announced.
The University of Iowa women's wrestling program has signed Brooklyn Hays, one of the nation's top young wrestlers. Hays, a Utah native, competed at Final X in 2025. She has won Pan American titles on the senior and U23 levels.
Lehigh women's wrestling head coach Brazel Marquez has announced the additions of Kaylynn Albrecht and Justin Ciliotta as assistant coaches. Ciliotta will also serve as director of operations.
Fort Hays State women's wrestling has added graduate transfer Jenavi Alejandro for the 2026-27 season, bringing in one of the more accomplished wrestlers available in the transfer market this offseason. She is a national finalist and two-time All-American.
Central Methodist University has named Evan Hansen as head women's wrestling coach, the athletics department announced. Hansen joins Central Methodist after two seasons Graceland, where he spent one year as men's assistant coach before being promoted to head men's and women's wrestling coach in March 2025.
Simon Fraser University has named Nishan Randhawa as head coach of its women's wrestling program, the school announced. Randhawa begins his role July 15. Randhawa, who wrestled for SFU from 2015 to 2020, brings one of the most decorated international resumes of any coach in Canadian wrestling.
Montreat College has named Cheryl Baynard as its head women's wrestling coach, the athletics department announced in late June. Baynard, a North Carolina native, becomes the fourth full-time head coach in program history and begins her duties immediately.
Justin Abdou is retiring after a wrestling and coaching career spanning nearly four decades. He spent 25 years as a head coach at Simon Fraser University, leading the men's program from 2001 to 2025 and the women's program from 2017 to 2026. Abdou also served as an SFU assistant coach for several years while still competing.