2025-26 Women's Wrestling News https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us Simpson Athletics celebrates 2025-26 at All-Sports Banquet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260417fzl9wu The Simpson Athletics Department gathered Thursday night for its fifth annual All-Sports Banquet, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2025–26 athletic and academic year. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260417fzl9wu Mulligan named director of athletics https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414h6pbpi Simpson College has named Jason Mulligan to serve as director of athletics. Mulligan comes to Simpson with more than 20 years of NCAA Division III experience as an administrator and coach. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414h6pbpi Simpson places fifth in NWCA scholar standings, 14 individuals recognized https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260324k1ia9i Simpson placed 14 student-athletes on the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-America list while also earning a fifth place finish in the team standings. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260324k1ia9i Simpson lands 33 on A-R-C All-Academic Winter Team https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260320fpqacm Thirty-three Simpson College student-athletes from winter sports programs have been named to the 2025-26 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) All-Academic Team, recognizing their combined excellence in the classroom and in competition. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260320fpqacm Simpson women earn fifth and seventh at historic national meet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260307z8u3zm Annelise Obermark and Keeley Kehrli closed out the inaugural NCAA National Championships with fifth- and seventh-place finishes, respectively, securing the first All-America honors in Simpson women’s wrestling history. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260307z8u3zm Obermark, Kehrli lock up All-America honors at NCAA Championships https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260306w70k03 History was made Friday as Simpson’s Annelise Obermark and Keeley Kehrli became the first All-Americans in program history on the opening day of the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling National Championships. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260306w70k03 Obermark, Kehrli ready for historic NCAA Championship https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260306hcu4b7 Simpson will be represented by two competitors at the inaugural NCAA Women’s Wrestling National Championship this weekend as No. 6 Annelise Obermark and No. 5 Keeley Kehrli travel to Coralville, Iowa. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260306hcu4b7 Simpson duo qualifies for first official NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championship https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260221sjcrsz No. 6 Annelise Obermark and No. 5 Keeley Kehrli secured spots in the first official NCAA Women’s Wrestling National Championship on Saturday, leading the Storm to a fourth place team finish at the NCAA Region 5 Championships. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260221sjcrsz Six advance to semifinal round at regionals https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260220o65r0k Simpson opened competition at the NCAA Region 5 Championships on Friday, advancing six wrestlers to Saturday’s semifinal round. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260220o65r0k No. 15 Simpson set to host NCAA Regional this weekend https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260218j1qavk Heading into the NCAA Region 5 Championships, the Simpson women’s wrestling team is tied for No. 15 in the national rankings. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260218j1qavk Obermark’s title performance recognized with A-R-C award https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260209r7oep9 For the second time this season, Annelise Obermark has been named the American Rivers Conference Wrestler of the Week. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260209r7oep9 Obermark, Kehrli repeat as champions at Quad Cities Invite https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260208pz40jn 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 weekend. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260208pz40jn Kehrli, Henderson named Simpson Athletes of the Month for January https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260203tgmazt Men’s basketball sophomore Cam Henderson and women’s wrestling junior Keeley Kehrli have been selected as the Simpson Athletics Athletes of the Month for January. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260203tgmazt Three Storm capture titles at Loras Open https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260131t2pbfp Sophia Miller, Kendra Bliss, and Noa Arnold all went undefeated to lead Simpson at the Loras Open on Saturday. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260131t2pbfp Kehrli named wrestler of the week after defending league title https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260126rvcpxo Junior Keeley Kehrli has been selected as the American Rivers Conference Wrestler of the Week following her championship performance at the A-R-C Championships. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260126rvcpxo Kehrli, Joseph win titles, six others achieve all-conference placements https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260124u3bdi5 Keeley Kehrli and Jenna Joseph each captured individual titles to lead Simpson College women’s wrestling to a second-place finish at the American Rivers Conference Championships. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260124u3bdi5 Nine wrestlers reach the podium in Mount Vernon https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260117vn8lsi 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. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260117vn8lsi Storm check in at No. 18 in national rankings https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260206mu5hh1 Simpson moved to No. 18 in the NWCA Women’s Coaches Poll released after the national dual meet. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260206mu5hh1 Simpson finishes runner-up at NWCA National Duals https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260110riracg 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 semifinal win over Western New England before falling to top-seeded Wartburg. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260110riracg Simpson advances to semifinal round of NWCA National Duals https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260109wrz91b The Storm advanced to the semifinal round of the NWCA Division III National Duals with a pair of dominant wins on Friday. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260109wrz91b Zimmerman goes undefeated over winter break, earns A-R-C honor https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260105mu2895 Sarah Zimmerman has been named the American Rivers Conference Women’s Wrestler of the Week after going undefeated over winter break. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260105mu2895 Storm shut out Rams in 2026 debut https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260103tmujqq Simpson blanked Cornell 47-0 to open the new year. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260103tmujqq Storm roll past three opponents at Gator Boots Duals https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251221mun650 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 the final bout in a 29-25 top-20 battle. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251221mun650 Hicks, Kehrli rank top-10 in latest NWCA poll https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251221niinv3 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 season approaches the halfway point Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251221niinv3 Hicks recognized as A-R-C Wrestler of the Week https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251215nb41zf fter jumpstarting Simpson’s dual victory at Augustana with a first-period pin, junior Emaline Hicks has been named the American Rivers Conference Women’s Wrestler of the Week. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251215nb41zf Simpson collects 35-13 victory over Augustana https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251214shp1us Simpson earned a decisive 40-10 dual victory over Augustana on Sunday, piling up seven falls to control the matchup from start to finish. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251214shp1us Fuglsang debuts with 110 title as Storm grab nine placewinners https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251207thme2y Abigail Fuglsang won the 110 bracket, Sarah Zimmerman and Paige Gershmel turned in top-3 performances, and Simpson tallied nine total placewinners at the Buena Vista Open on Saturday. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251207thme2y Simpson moves to No. 14 in NWCA rankings https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251204nc8wmz Simpson moved to No. 14 in the latest NWCA Women’s Coaches Poll, retaining its position as the highest ranking institution from the American Rivers Conference. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251204nc8wmz Kehrli’s 5-0 weekend lands A-R-C weekly honor https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251124o5uwk7 Junior Keeley Kehrli has been named the American Rivers Conference Women’s Wrestler of the Week after a dominant 5-0 performance at the 8 Women Battle in Eau Claire. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251124o5uwk7 Four wrestlers go undefeated at 8 Women Battle https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251122y53xmm 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 record. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251122y53xmm