Sarah Zimmerman
Sarah Zimmerman
  • Weight:
    110
  • Hometown:
    Hays, Kan.
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • High School:
    Hays

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • NCWWC National Qualifier (2024-25)
  • A-R-C Champion (2024-25)
  • All-American Rivers Conference (2024-25)
  • NWCA Region V Wrestler of the Month (February 2024)
  • A-R-C Invitational Champion (2023-24)
  • Team Most Courageous (2024-25)
  • Team Leadership Award (2023-24)
  • Two-time letterwinner (2024, 25)
2024-25 | sophomore
  • Qualified for the NCWWC Championships with a third-place finish at regionals
  • Won the very first A-R-C Championship at 110 pounds
  • Voted the team’s Most Courageous Award recipient
  • Went 15-7 with seven pins and seven technical falls
2023-24 | freshman
  • Named the NWCA Region V Wrestler of the Month in February
  • Ranked second on the team with 24 wins
  • Tied for third with 11 pins and had the second-most technical falls (7)
  • Won the 109 bracket at the A-R-C Invitational on Jan. 20
  • Boasted a 12-match win streak midway through the season
  • Finished runner-up at the Division III Invitational on Feb. 3 
  • Earned the team's Leadership Award
High School
  • A 2023 graduate of Hays High School in Kansas
  • 2023 Kansas State Champion
  • Four-time First Team All-Conference
  • Placed four times at the Kansas State Tournament
  • Four-year letterwinner in wrestling
Personal
  • Parents are Scott and Corrie Zimmerman
  • Has eight siblings: Alyssa, Gabbie, Issac, Jordan, Israel, Gabriel, Elijah, and Abigail
  • Majoring in sports administration with a minor in coaching
Year-by-Year
Year Overall Record Dual Record Pins Tech Falls
2023-24 24-9 8-2 11 7
2024-25 15-7 0-0 7 7
Totals 39-16 8-2 18 14

 

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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’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

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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 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

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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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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

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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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Fuglsang debuts with 110 title as Storm grab nine placewinners

Abigail Fuglsang won the 110 bracket, Sarah Zimmerman and Paige Gershmel turned in top-3 performances, and Simpson tallied nine total placewinners...

December 6, 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