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The University of Dubuque has named Fernando Villaescusa as the head women's wrestling coach. Villaescusa becomes just t...
05/09/2026

The University of Dubuque has named Fernando Villaescusa as the head women's wrestling coach. Villaescusa becomes just the second women's wrestling coach in program history, taking over after the departure of Dennis Hall in the summer of 2026. He comes to Dubuque after six seasons on the Iowa State wrestling staff, most recently as development coordinator. https://theopenmat.com/articles/tom6a9c91e75678b

Iowa State has added another nationally accomplished recruit to its growing women's wrestling program. Violette Lasure, ...
03/09/2026

Iowa State has added another nationally accomplished recruit to its growing women's wrestling program. Violette Lasure, a three-time Pennsylvania state champion, has committed to the Cyclones. She enters her senior season with a perfect 104-0 career record and 95 pins. https://theopenmat.com/articles/tom6a99d2a34bf2a

Otterbein has hired Olivia Shore to lead the women's wrestling program, the school announced. Shore, a two-time national...
03/09/2026

Otterbein has hired Olivia Shore to lead the women's wrestling program, the school announced. Shore, a two-time national champion, becomes the second head coach in program history as the Cardinals enter their third varsity season this fall. https://theopenmat.com/articles/tom6a99b55ad95c1

Iowa State women's wrestling has landed one of the nation's top high school wrestlers, securing a commitment from Landri...
31/08/2026

Iowa State women's wrestling has landed one of the nation's top high school wrestlers, securing a commitment from Landri Von Gonten of College Park High School in Spring, Texas. Von Gonten is a U17 world finalist and three-time Texas state champion. https://theopenmat.com/articles/tom6a95e5f1c2b75

Leilani Lemus, one of the most decorated girls' wrestlers in California high school history, has announced her commitmen...
07/08/2026

Leilani Lemus, one of the most decorated girls' wrestlers in California high school history, has announced her commitment to continue her wrestling career at Wayland Baptist. The Clovis High School senior closed out her prep career as a four-time CIF state champion. https://theopenmat.com/articles/tom6a75dc499a0c0

Campbellsville has tabbed Nicole Tyson to lead its women's wrestling program, bringing more than a decade of collegiate ...
05/08/2026

Campbellsville has tabbed Nicole Tyson to lead its women's wrestling program, bringing more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience and a resume built on national championship success as both athlete and coach. https://theopenmat.com/articles/tom6a73953bcb1ce

Meyer Shapiro, one of the most accomplished middleweights in college wrestling, has committed to Nebraska. Shapiro spent...
24/07/2026

Meyer Shapiro, one of the most accomplished middleweights in college wrestling, has committed to Nebraska. Shapiro spent three seasons at Cornell, earning All-America honors in each of his three NCAA appearances. He is also a multiple-time age group world champion in freestyle. https://theopenmat.com/articles/tom6a63de2a6d1e7

Nevaeh "Kali" Hayden, one of the most decorated wrestlers to come through the NJCAA ranks in recent years, has signed to...
11/07/2026

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. https://theopenmat.com/articles/tom6a52ad613ca03

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