A native of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Shilson wrestled for Mound View high school where she compiled a 139-64 record. During her time in high school, Shilson was a six time Minnesota girls state champion. Shilson also qualified for the boys state tournament three times and was the first girl to ever qualify for the boys tournament. Shilson represented the United States in 2017 at the cadet world championships coming home with the silver medal. Shilson returned to the cadet world championships in 2018 with an eye on the prize mentality that landed her a world title.
Women's Weekly: The End Of An Era
Jan 15, 2024
Women’s college wrestling reached an intersection in 2020. Three separate national championships were scheduled with NCAA and NAIA programs hosting tournaments for the first time in the same year.
10 Women's Freestyle Matches We Hope To See At US Nationals
Dec 13, 2023
Olympic Trials berths are on the line as all six women’s freestyle weights will be contested at US Nationals on December 15-17. Every match matters since only the top five in each class qualify. Here are 10 match-ups we hope to see in Dallas this weekend.
Is McKendree's Transfer Haul The Most Impressive In Wrestling History?
Aug 29, 2023
Has there ever been a bigger and more impressive transfer haul than McKendree’s women’s team? Good luck finding another program that added 10 All-American transfers to a program over the course of one year.
Will McKendree's Massive Recruiting Haul Lead To National Title?
Aug 18, 2023
Alexio Garcia was busy last season. The rookie head coach went on a recruiting spree to replenish a team that was fractured by the transfer portal.
There's A New #1 In The Early Pound-For-Pound Women's College Rankings
Jun 23, 2023
There’s a new number one in the pound-for-pound women’s college rankings — and her name is Adaugo Nwachukwu.
Why Was Sage Mortimer Disqualified From U23 Nationals?
Apr 19, 2023
Sage Mortimer was recently disqualified against Emily Shilson within the first 30 seconds of her first match at the U23 National Championships in Spokane, Washington. Mortimer was in a front headlock and she twice attempted to clear the position and Shilson’s head twice hit the mat, which left her unconscious.
Final Women's College Pound-For-Pound Rankings Are Here!
Mar 23, 2023
The final women’s college pound-for-pound rankings are here following the completion of every national championship (NJCAA, NCWWC, and NAIA). Every wrestler listed reached the finals of her respective national tournament. Historical national placings are listed underneath each wrestler.
Brackets Released For National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships
Feb 25, 2023
It's time to get excited for the 2023 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 3-4. FloWrestling is streaming the entire tournament, so be sure to tune in live.
There's A New #1 In The Latest Women's College Pound-For-Pound Rankings!
Feb 22, 2023
Below are the fourth pound-for-pound rankings of the women’s collegiate wrestling season, which includes all divisions. Off-season results from the past year factored into the rankings but those increasingly decrease as championship season draws near.
Women's Weekly: Can McKendree Compete With Iowa?
Jan 24, 2023
Don’t count out the reigning three-time national collegiate champions just yet.
Undefeated 4x National Champ Shilson Transfers To McKendree
Jan 19, 2023
The reigning three-time national collegiate champions are serious about making a run at four in a row in 2023. McKendree University just added another piece to the championship puzzle by adding undefeated four-time national champion Emily Shilson to its roster.
Women's Weekly: King Holds Court
Jan 16, 2023
There was no post-National Duals hangover for King University. The Tornado wreaked havoc on the competition at home following a memorable weekend in Louisville, highlighted by a thrilling 23-21 win over North Central in the finals.
Jenna Burkert Was The Real Winner At 2022 World Cup
Dec 14, 2022
Jenna Burkert went 1-2 at the 2022 World Cup but you’d never know it. Burkert took a heartwrenching 7-6 loss to Bolortuya Bat Ochir of Mongolia during the bronze medal match following a lost challenge.
Kyle Snyder Wins Battle Of World Champs Over Ghasempour
Dec 14, 2022
Kyle Snyder takes on 2-time 92kg World Champ Kamran Ghasempour in the finals of the 2022 World Cup.
Women's Weekly: Lexi Janiak Put The Country On Notice
Dec 13, 2022
Aurora’s Lexi Janiak’s college career didn’t get off to a good start. The freshman phenom from Plainfield, Illinois, opened her season by losing to North Central’s Sara Sterner in her first dual. Oh, by the way, she got pinned.
