2024-25 Women's Wrestling News https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us Women’s wrestling staff earns Coach of the Year ESPY https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250618qehbjr Head coach Jeff McGinness and assistant coaches Emma Cochran and Jason Padilla led the women’s wrestling program to unprecedented heights in 2024-25, earning this year's SC ESPY Coaching Staff of the Year award. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250618qehbjr Cracraft, Gershmel named Simpson’s top newcomers from 2024-25 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250617p5syj8 Freshman wide receiver Noah Cracraft and first-year wrestler Paige Gershmel made immediate impacts in their respective sports, earning the 2024-25 SC ESPY Newcomers of the Year awards. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250617p5syj8 Storm repeat as NWCA Scholar All-America Top-10 Team https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250410mizp0b Simpson ranked seventh out of collegiate wrestling teams and fourth among Division III schools. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250410mizp0b McGinness named U20 World Team Coach https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250328s1l17e USA Wrestling has selected Jeff McGinness as the 2025 U20 Women’s World Team Coach. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250328s1l17e Thirty-five student-athletes earn all-academic recognition https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250321k35fml Thirty-five student-athletes competing in winter sports have earned recognition on the 2024-25 A-R-C All-Academic Team. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250321k35fml Women’s wrestling lands 10 on Scholar All-American list https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250314mawzrl Four wrestlers earned the distinction for the second straight year, while six others are first-time honorees. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250314mawzrl Simpson finishes top 25 at NCWWC Championships https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250308ys10j2 No. 10 Keeley Kehrli wrapped up Simpson’s performance at the NCWWC Championships on Saturday, falling one win shy of All-American honors as the Storm tied for 24th as a team. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250308ys10j2 Kehrli advances to day two of NCWWC Championships https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250307vaqf9z Sophomore Keeley Kehrli will be back on the mat Saturday after a strong first day at the NCWWC Championships, earning two wins and positioning herself one step closer to All-American status. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250307vaqf9z Simpson set for NCWWC National Championships https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250306vqa62o The journey to Simpson's first All-American honor in program history begins Friday morning in Coralville, as nine wrestlers take the mat on the national stage. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250306vqa62o Kehrli’s runner-up regional finish leads to A-R-C honor https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250224lyi5u4 After securing a runner-up finish at the NCWWC Region VII Championships, sophomore Keeley Kehrli has been named the American Rivers Conference Wrestler of the Week. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250224lyi5u4 Nine wrestlers qualify for national tournament https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250222qsh6qj For the first time in program history, Simpson will send multiple wrestlers to the NCWWC Championships as nine wrestlers punched their ticket to Cedar Rapids. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250222qsh6qj Simpson to host NCWWC Region VII Championship on Saturday https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250221vloaiu Simpson College is set to host the National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Region VII Championship on Saturday inside Cowles Fieldhouse. Action will get underway at 10 a.m., with the top four wrestlers at each weight class punching a ticket to nationals. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250221vloaiu Cochran elevated to associate head coach https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250218qdlhx7 Recognizing her vital contributions to the program’s rapid rise on the national stage, Emma Cochran has been promoted to associate head women's wrestling coach. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250218qdlhx7 Storm finish third at DIII Invite, three wrestlers named champions https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250209qcjy1q Simpson captured a third place team finish at the Quad Cities D3 Invite behind three championship finishes from Paige Gershmel, Annelise Obermark, and Keeley Kehrli. Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250209qcjy1q Gershmel lands weekly honor from A-R-C https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250203mwoe2v Coming off her third tournament title of the year, freshman Paige Gershmel has been named the American Rivers Conference Wrestler of the Week. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250203mwoe2v Gershmel cruises through bracket at Grand View Open https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250202kwbx9z Paige Gershmel went 5-0 with three falls and two technical falls to win the 138 pound bracket at the Grand View Open on Saturday. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250202kwbx9z Simpson tallies three champions, 11 all-conference honors https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250125p0r67g The Storm generated 11 all-conference awards and three championship medals at the first-ever American Rivers Conference Championship. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250125p0r67g Hicks, Obermark, Miller all victorious at Saturday Invitational https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250118srm6k1 Three of the Storm women's wrestlers are bringing home individual titles after an impressive Saturday performance. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250118srm6k1 Obermark named A-R-C Wrestler of the Week https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250106ll2z0f Annelise Obermark went 3-0 over winter break, earning A-R-C Wrestler of the Week honors for the first time in her career. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250106ll2z0f Four pins power No. 20 Simpson to second shutout of the season https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250103wjg5ry Simpson delivered another dominant performance, shutting out Cornell 49-0 for its second dual shutout of the season. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20250103wjg5ry No. 20 Simpson wins final three duals in Nashville https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241221tgg3py After falling in a close top 20 battle, Simpson rattled off three dominant wins to go 3-1 at the Gator Boots Duals in Nashville. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241221tgg3py No. 22 Simpson beats Augustana at home https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241205zazim2 Layla Phillips, Paige Gershmel, and Kassidee Savaria all earned pins to lead Simpson to a 33-14 win over Augustana. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241205zazim2 Cannon, Obermark rank top 10 in latest NWCA poll https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241202jajxr7 Sophomore Ashley Cannon and freshman Annie Obermark were both ranked ninth in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) NCAA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Poll, giving Simpson four points as a team to tie for 22nd in the nation. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241202jajxr7 Simpson earns second straight A-R-C Wrestler of the Week honor https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241125q3f0pv Keeley Kehrli has been named the A-R-C Wrestler of the Week, making it back-to-back honors for Simpson. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241125q3f0pv Simpson leads 8 Women Battle with six champions https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241123v0rfdb Winning six of 11 brackets, the Storm had another successful outing at the 8 Women Battle hosted by Wis.-Eau Claire. Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241123v0rfdb Cannon garners program’s first A-R-C Wrestler of the Week award https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241118mdit6i After going 4-1 at the Lindenwood Duals, sophomore Ashley Cannon has been named the American Rivers Conference Wrestler of the Week. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241118mdit6i Women’s wrestling claims three wins at Lindenwood Duals https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241118w0oiut The Storm picked up their first three dual victories of the season on Sunday at the Lindenwood Duals. Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241118w0oiut Quartet of wrestlers crowned champions at Luther Open https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241109u5puoj Emaline Hicks (103), Ashley Cannon (124), Kendra Bliss (131) and Annelise Obermark (145) all claimed first place with a combined 16-0 record. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241109u5puoj Thirty wrestlers open season, six win titles https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241102wcu41g Thirty wrestlers competed amongst a field of nearly 400 athletes at the Luther Hill Invitational, with six Storm wrestlers winning their brackets. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241102wcu41g Women’s wrestling ranked second in NWCA preseason regional rankings https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241025n9cbvq Simpson along with 11 individuals appeared in the NWCA preseason regional rankings. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2024-25/releases/20241025n9cbvq