There are plenty of women’s wrestling tournaments this weekend, but two stand out. The Bill Farrell Memorial International is in New York City on November 7, and the Adrian Invitational and Duals are on November 8-9.

The Bill Farrell Memorial International will feature an international, domestic, collegiate, and high school flavor. Click here for the full entry list.

Here are the Bill Farrell Memorial International matchups we hope to see.

50 kg: Sage Mortimer (USA) vs Emily Shilson (USA)
These two haven’t faced each other since the controversial brutality call at the 2023 U23 National Championships that disqualified Mortimer from the tournament. Shilson owns the series with a 6-0 record, but Mortimer has had good results in the subsequent two years. Shilson is a three-time age-level World champion, and Mortimer is a 2024 U23 World champ. This should be a good one — if it happens.

53 kg: Everest Leydecker (USA) vs Katie Gomez (USA) or Clare Booe (USA) 
Ledecker has been on a hot streak, winning her fourth Who’s Number One title, a U20 World gold medal, and reaching Final X. She usually competes at 55 kg, but this tournament allows a two-kilogram allowance, so she will compete against different opponents. The current high school star could face Booe or Gomez, finalists at college nationals earlier this year. Booe transferred from King to West Point, and Gomez is a 2021 U17 World champion. 

55 kg: Amani Jones (USA) vs Marissa Gallegos (USA)
This would be a rematch of the 2023 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship finals, won by Gallegos, 7-2

59 kg: Michaela Beck (USA) vs Claire DiCugno (USA)
Beck returns to her home city after reaching Final X in 2023 and the final World Team Trials in 2024. DiCugno returns from an injury after winning a college national title for King in 2024. She transferred to North Central, so this is a litmus test for the NCAA Championships.

62 kg: Tserenchimed Sukhee (MGL) vs Alara Boyd (USA)
Sukhee is a 2024 World silver medalist. Boyd is a two-time age-level World medalist. This will be a good challenge for Boyd. 

72 kg: Kaylynn Albrecht (USA) vs Skylar Grote (USA)
Albrecht defeated Grote, 5-4, on a last-second step-out during the National Team match at Final X. It would be fun to see them run it back. 

Adrian Duals and Invitational

The Adrian Invite and Duals continue to be one of the best tournaments of the season, with results affecting post-season seedings. There will be a treasure trove of interesting results, and the tournament is on Flo, so you can watch live. 

Keep an eye out for match-ups between McKendree (D2), North Central (D3), Grand Valley State (D2), Presbyterian (D1), and Sacred Heart (D1).

Below are participating teams and links to watch live on FloWrestling. 

Adrian Duals on Saturday, November 8: Adrian, Albion, Aurora, Baldwin Wallace, Carthage, Davenport, Delaware State, D’Youville, Frostburg State, Gannon, Hiram, King, McKendree, North Central, Point Park, Sacred Heart, Schreiner, Tiffin, West Liberty

Adrian College Invitational on Sunday, November 9: Adrian, Albion, Alma, Aurora, Baldwin Wallace, Carthage, Davenport, Delaware State, Frostburg State, Gannon, Grand Valley State, Hiram, John Carroll, King, Lock Haven, Manchester, McKendree, Mount Union, New Jersey City, North Central, Northern Michigan, Otterbein, Point Park, Presbyterian, Sacred Heart, Schreiner, Tiffin, Trine, West Liberty

High School Stars Made Another Statement

Several prep stars entered college opens during the opening weekend of the season. Nine won titles, including Sarissa Tucker, Sophia Slaugher, Belicia Manuel, Carley Ceshker, Riley Hanrahan, Jaydin Cuevas, Kinzie Williams, Violette Lasure, and Cydni Buchanan. 

Click here for match-by-match results for every high schooler who won titles. 

All-Star Classic

The NCAA swept all four matches against the NAIA at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Saturday, November 1. Below are links to matches and interviews.

138: Katie Lange (Grand Valley State) over Zaynah McBryde (Life), 11-3
145: Reese Larramendy (Iowa) over Esther Kolawole (William Penn), 4-3
160: Bella Mir (North Central) over Latifah McBryde (Life), Dec 2-2
117: Sage Mortimer (Grand Valley State) over Salyna Shotwell (Life), 6-2

Katie Lange interview
Reese Larramendy Interview
Bella Mir interview
Sage Mortimer Interview

What We Learned About Top-Ranked Iowa

The Hawkeyes sent a handful of wrestlers to the Luther Hill Open on Saturday, November 1, then faced Central College and Cornell College in Iowa City the following day. The dual results didn’t tell us much, other than Iowa can dominate two in-state Division III programs. 

It was more interesting to see what personnel Iowa used, and where. 

Val Solorio took the lead in a heated three-way race for the 103-pound spot. She defeated Sterling Dias, a two-time All-American who finished 2nd and 4th at college nationals, in the Luther Hill Open semis, 11-1. Dias defeated teammate Rianne Murphy, 2-2, for third after losing to Murphy for third at nationals. Solorio won by 10-0 tech over Gracie Pattison of Central the following day.

Solorio has the early lead, but this in-room battle is far from over. 

Karlee Brooks defeated Bella Williams, 4-0, in another intrasquad battle at the Luther Hill Open. Brooks and Williams split time at 131 during the duals, with both earning 10-0 techs. 

Ella Schmit dropped down to 138 after two seasons at 143/145. She finished seventh at the 2024 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships, and, of course, won both her matches on Sunday. 

U23 World teamers Brianna Gonzalez (117) and Kylie Welker (180) did not compete over the weekend. 

Below are results for both duals. 

#1 Iowa 43, Cornell College 0
103 - Sterling Dias (I) wins via forfeit
110 - Nyla Valencia over Angelica Benitez (Cornell), tech. fall, 10-0 0:34
117 - Harlee Hiller (I) over Cheyenne Mulford (Cornell), fall 0:22
124 - #5 Cali Leng (I) over Rachel Richey (Cornell), tech. fall 11-0 1:21
131 - Karlee Brooks (I) over Rylie Donahue (Cornell), tech. fall 10-0 0:29
138 - Ella Schmit (I) over Averie Burke (Cornell), fall 2:01
145 - #2 Reese Larramendy (I) over Yuli Torres (Cornell), tech. fall 11-0 0:25
160 - Cadence Diduch over Olivia Cotton (Cornell), tech. fall 10-0 0:47  
180 - #1 Kennedy Blades (I) over Sidney Zimmerman, tech. fall 12-0 0:59
207 - #2 Jaycee Foeller (I) over Maddie Pulis (Cornell), tech. fall 10-0 1:24

#1 Iowa 44, Central College 0 
103 - Valarie Solorio (I) over Gracie Pattison (Central), tech. fall, 10-0 1:09
110 - #1 Ava Bayless (I) over Campbell Crabb (Central), fall 0:27
117 - Harlee Hill (I) over Aniya Coleman (Central), tech. fall, 10-0 1:14
124 - Isabella Marie Gonzales wins via forfeit
131 - Bella Williams (I) over Julia Kanne (Central), tech. fall, 10-0 1:20
138 - Ella Schmit (I) over Esther Belzer (Central), fall 2:08
145 - #2 Reese Larramendy (I) over Madilyn Rowson (Central), tech. fall 10-0 1:21
160 - Cadence Diduch over Dakota Cornell (Central), tech. fall 10-0 0:27
180 - #1 Kennedy Blades (I) over Adalia Del Real (Central), tech. fall 10-0 0:37
207 - #2 Jaycee Foeller (I) over Gwendalyn Canney (Central), fall 1:00

What We Learned About North Central And Grand Valley State

The Cardinals and Lakers didn’t flex their full line-ups at the Pointer Open, but they showed off depth instead. 

103: Grand Valley State’s Rayana Sahagun knocked off 2023 NCWWC champion Maddie Avilla, 3-2, in the 103-pound finals. 

110: Kaelani Shufeldt showed she is ready to roll after finishing second for Lock Haven at the 2024 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships. She transferred to North Central, competed unattached at 117 last season, and secured two 10-0 techs at the Pointer Open. 

117: Incoming freshman Libby Roberts of Grand Valley State will be a good option for Jake Short after pinning 2025 All-American Shea Reisel in the semifinals and downing Taylin Long, 11-2, in the finals. 

124: True freshman Riley Rayome (North Central) downed returning All-American Aspen Blasko (Grand Valley State), 5-4, in the finals. 

160: Elleni Johnson (Grand Valley State) pinned Taylor Graveman (North Central) in a battle of returning All-Americans. 

207: Caroline Ward defeated Dasia Yearby, 8-6, to take the early lead for North Central’s starting spot at heavyweight. 

Women's Wrestling Weekly: The Show

Topics covered:

— Menlo Clarification.
— The Landri VonGonten rabbit hole.
— Interviewing is a skill for life.
— Breaking down Taina Fernandez’s Super 32 run.
— Gray Joyce’s freestyle only decision.
— High School Stars Winning College Opens.
— Reese Larremendy’s tactical All-Star Classic gem.
— Katie Lange and Bella Mir notch wins for the NCAA.
— Sage Mortimer does Sage Mortimer things.
— Bill Farrell Memorial International.
— The Maria Dunn rabbit hole.
— Finally! Shannon Williams inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Women's Spotlight

Hear from six Lehigh women's wrestlers as they prepare for the 2025-26 season.  

Front row (left to right): Mary Manis, Piper Zatechka, Julia Fongaro
Back row (left to right): Natalia Accorsi, Cece Ravenelle, Aubre Krazer

Emma Chacon reflects on her Super 32 title and what it means to wrestle at Valiant Prep in Arizona.

Maya Davis (Grand View) and Paige Gershmel (Simpson) balance college wrestling and officiating.

Alexandria Glaude reflects on her wrestling career and looks ahead to her new coaching role at Menlo College.

Upcoming Tournaments

Friday, November 7
Maverick Open

Saturday, November 8
Adrian Duals
Battle of the Rockies
Eagle Madness Open
Mike Clock Women’s Open
Waldorf Open
Women’s Trojan Open
Ottawa Open

Sunday, November 9
Adrian College Women’s Invite
Women’s Viking Open

College Open Results

Friday, October 31
Women’s Falcon Open

Saturday, November 1
Tiffin Open
Luther Hill/Simpson College Open
Pointer Open
Ben McMullen Open

Sunday, November 2
Maverick Open
ESU Open
Princeton Open
Menlo Women’s Open
JCU Round Robin