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- Weight:
- 103
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- Hometown:
- Ypsilanti, Mich.
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- High School:
- Saline
Bio
Honors & Awards
- NCWWC National Qualifier (2023-24)
- Cliff Keen-Mike Duroe Invitational Champion (2024-25)
- Luther Open Champion (2024-25)
- Two-time letterwinner (2024, 25)
2024-25 | sophomore
- Won two tournament titles
- Tallied double-digit wins and went 4-1 in dual action
2023-24 | freshman
- Qualified for the NCWWC Championships with a fourth-place finish at regionals
- Won three matches on the national stage, completing the season with a 20-11 record
- Tallied nine pins and four technical falls
- Went 7-1 in dual action
- Finished runner-up at the Division III Invitational on Feb. 3
High School
- A 2023 graduate of Saline High School
- Two-time All-American
- Three-time Michigan State Champion
- 2023 Michigan Most Outstanding Wrestler
- Four-time All-State
- Placed fifth at the 2021 and 2022 World Team Trials
Personal
- Parents are Lynda and John Hicks
- Has one brother, Jonah
- Major is sports managment with a coaching minor
Year-by-Year
| Year | Overall Record | Dual Record | Pins | Tech Falls |
| 2023-24 | 20-11 | 7-1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | 10-3 | 4-1 | 3 | 3 |
| Totals | 30-14 | 11-2 | 12 | 7 |
News Mentions
Simpson duo qualifies for first official NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championship
No. 6 Annelise Obermark and No. 5 Keeley Kehrli secured spots in the first official NCAA Women’s Wrestling National Championship on...
February 21, 2026
Six advance to semifinal round at regionals
Simpson opened competition at the NCAA Region 5 Championships on Friday, advancing six wrestlers to Saturday’s semifinal round.
February 20, 2026
Obermark’s title performance recognized with A-R-C award
For the second time this season, Annelise Obermark has been named the American Rivers Conference Wrestler of the Week.
February 9, 2026
Obermark, Kehrli repeat as champions at Quad Cities Invite
Annelise Obermark and Keeley Kehrli each repeated as champions to lead Simpson to a third-place finish at the Quad Cities Division III Invite this...
February 7, 2026
Kehrli named wrestler of the week after defending league title
Junior Keeley Kehrli has been selected as the American Rivers Conference Wrestler of the Week following her championship performance at the A-R-C...
January 26, 2026
Kehrli, Joseph win titles, six others achieve all-conference placements
Keeley Kehrli and Jenna Joseph each captured individual titles to lead Simpson College women’s wrestling to a second-place finish at the...
January 24, 2026
Storm check in at No. 18 in national rankings
Simpson moved to No. 18 in the NWCA Women’s Coaches Poll released after the national dual meet.
January 16, 2026
Simpson finishes runner-up at NWCA National Duals
No. 16 Simpson closed out its weekend at the NWCA Division III National Duals with a runner-up finish, advancing to the championship match with a...
January 10, 2026
Simpson advances to semifinal round of NWCA National Duals
The Storm advanced to the semifinal round of the NWCA Division III National Duals with a pair of dominant wins on Friday.
January 9, 2026
Zimmerman goes undefeated over winter break, earns A-R-C honor
Sarah Zimmerman has been named the American Rivers Conference Women’s Wrestler of the Week after going undefeated over winter break.
January 5, 2026
Storm shut out Rams in 2026 debut
Simpson blanked Cornell 47-0 to open the new year.
January 3, 2026
Storm roll past three opponents at Gator Boots Duals
The Storm turned in a strong showing at the Gator Boot Duals, finishing the weekend with three dual victories and pushing No. 8 Emmanuel (Ga.) to...
December 19, 2025
Hicks, Kehrli rank top-10 in latest NWCA poll
Juniors Emaline Hicks and Keeley Kehrli are ranked top 10 in the latest NWCA Women’s Coaches Poll, placing Simpson in 16th position as the...
December 19, 2025
Hicks recognized as A-R-C Wrestler of the Week
fter jumpstarting Simpson’s dual victory at Augustana with a first-period pin, junior Emaline Hicks has been named the American Rivers...
December 15, 2025
Simpson collects 35-13 victory over Augustana
Simpson earned a decisive 40-10 dual victory over Augustana on Sunday, piling up seven falls to control the matchup from start to finish.
December 14, 2025
Simpson moves to No. 14 in NWCA rankings
Simpson moved to No. 14 in the latest NWCA Women’s Coaches Poll, retaining its position as the highest ranking institution from the American...
December 4, 2025
Simpson ties for 11th in the nation in recent NWCA poll
After the first week of competition, the Simpson women’s wrestling team has surged into a tie for 11th in the nation in the NWCA’s...
November 13, 2025
Obermark wins 145 title as Storm open season at home invitational
No. 9 Annelise Obermark captured the 145-pound championship to lead the Simpson College women’s wrestling team in a strong season-opening...
November 1, 2025
Storm picked second in A-R-C Poll, tied for 18th in national rankings
Simpson enters its fourth season of competition with momentum and high expectations, earning the No. 2 spot in the American Rivers Conference...
October 16, 2025
