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Blades success dates all the way back to 2012 with titles at the USA wrestling folkstyle nationals, and all Illinois bantam championship. Wrestling has been a family affair for the Broadview, Illinois native as her and sister Kennedy have shared in their success on the mat.

  1. Women Are Choosing Wrestling Over Other Sports

    Women Are Choosing Wrestling Over Other Sports

    Dec 6, 2022

    How many times have you heard the following scenarios?
  2. Women's Weekly: Final High School Rankings

    Women's Weekly: Final High School Rankings

    Jul 1, 2022

    Last week, it was the first set of national team high school rankings. This week, it’s the final individual rankings of the 2021-22 season. Amit Elor leads the way in the pound-for-pound rankings after making the U20, U23, and senior World teams this year.
  3. Women's Weekly: Post-Season Fever

    Women's Weekly: Post-Season Fever

    Feb 14, 2022

    College regionals and conference meets will take place this weekend and the following weekend at locations throughout the country. Although this is an important step for winning a national collegiate title, NAIA and NCAA schools have different procedures. Here is a breakdown.
  4. Kennedy & Korina Blades Have Made Their College Decision

    Kennedy & Korina Blades Have Made Their College Decision

    Feb 12, 2022

    The Blades sisters have been household names for years, and their eventual college home has been the source of much conversation. On Thursday, they announced that their top three programs were Iowa, Arizona State, and North Central College. Now, they've made their decision public.
  5. Women's Weekly: Midlands Adds Women's Tournament, McKendree Loaded

    Women's Weekly: Midlands Adds Women's Tournament, McKendree Loaded

    Nov 11, 2021

    The college season is in full swing after a historic international season for women’s wrestling. This was an unusual year with the Olympic Games and the Senior World Championships taking place weeks apart.
  6. Korina Blades - Savannah Gomez Rematch Going Down At Who's Number One

    Korina Blades - Savannah Gomez Rematch Going Down At Who's Number One

    Aug 25, 2021

    Less than a week after claiming Junior World bronze, Korina Blades she’s good to go for Who’s Number One in September! The World medalist will be defending her #1 spot against Savannah Gomez of California.
  7. USA Women Take Narrow Lead Into Final Day Of Jr Worlds

    USA Women Take Narrow Lead Into Final Day Of Jr Worlds

    Aug 19, 2021

    The second full day of wrestling concluded in women’s freestyle at the 2021 Junior World Championships. Only the medal rounds for five weights remain and the team race will be decided in the final session of wrestling. Take a look below to see the current standings and what Team USA needs to do to take home the team title.