Layla Phillips
Layla Phillips
  • Weight:
    117
  • Hometown:
    Mason City, Iowa
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Mason City

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • NCWWC National Qualifier (2024-25)
  • Luther Hill Invitational Champion (2024-25)
  • Letterwinner (2025)
2024-25 | freshman
  • Qualified for the NCWWC Championships with a fourth-place finish at regionals
  • Won one tournament title
  • Led the team with 20 pins
  • Went 26-11 overall
High School
  • Graduated in 2024 from Mason City High School
  • One-time State champion (2024)
  • One-time State runner-up (2023)
  • Member of the national honor society
Personal
  • Parents are Jake and Mahala
  • Has two siblings, Sawyer and Piper
  • Majoring in biology
Year-by-Year
Year Overall Record Dual Record Pins Tech Falls
2024-25 26-11  8-2 20 3
Totals 26-11 8-2 20 3

 

News Mentions

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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

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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

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No. 15 Simpson set to host NCAA Regional this weekend

Heading into the NCAA Region 5 Championships, the Simpson women’s wrestling team is tied for No. 15 in the national rankings.

February 18, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Storm shut out Rams in 2026 debut

Simpson blanked Cornell 47-0 to open the new year.

January 3, 2026

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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

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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

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Four wrestlers go undefeated at 8 Women Battle

Simpson turned in a strong showing at the 8 Women Battle on Saturday, claiming four individual titles and finishing the day with a 49-22 overall...

November 22, 2025

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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

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No. 18 Storm battle No. 10 Wartburg in top-20 showdown

The No. 18-ranked Simpson women’s wrestling team went toe-to-toe with No. 10 Wartburg in a top-20 American Rivers Conference showdown on...

November 5, 2025

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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

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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