Kendra Bliss
Kendra Bliss
  • Weight:
    131
  • Hometown:
    Washington, Mo.
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Washington

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • Luther Open Champion (2024-25)
  • NWCA Scholar All-America (2024-25)
  • Team Academic Excellence Award (2024-25)
  • Letterwinner (2025)
2024-25 | freshman
  • Won one tournament title
  • Achieved NWCA Scholar All-America recognition
  • Earned the team’s Academic Excellence Award
  • Tallied double-digit wins
High School
  • Graduated in 2024 from Washington High School
  • Earned the State wrestling championship in 2023
  • Three-time State wrestling qualifier
  • One-time cross country state championship qualifier
  • Graduated Valedictorian
  • Member of the national honor society
Personal
  • Parents are Matthew and Nicole
  • Has five siblings, Mason, Brady, Edward, Robert, Scott
  • Majoring in marketing communications and business management with a minor in legal studies
Year-by-Year
Year Overall Record Dual Record Pins Tech Falls
2024-25 11-5 3-4 1 5
Totals 11-5 3-4 1 5

 

News Mentions

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Simpson places fifth in NWCA scholar standings, 14 individuals recognized

Simpson placed 14 student-athletes on the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-America list while also earning a fifth place...

March 19, 2026

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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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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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Three Storm capture titles at Loras Open

Sophia Miller, Kendra Bliss, and Noa Arnold all went undefeated to lead Simpson at the Loras Open on Saturday.

January 31, 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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Nine wrestlers reach the podium in Mount Vernon

Autumn Calvert placed highest with a runner-up finish, while Deirde Toyomura and Noa Arnold tied for the team lead in wins with four apiece.

January 17, 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