WAUKEE, Iowa — The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team defeated NAIA No. 2 Grand View, 32-10, at Waukee Northwest High School on Thursday evening.

#1 IOWA VS. Grand View
Starting things off at 103 pounds, Sterling Dias got the Hawkeyes on the board with three points with a win by decision (3-0) over Judy Sandoval. No. 2 Nyla Valencia got the decision (8-2) over Tristan Nitta at 110 pounds to secure a 6-1 lead for the Hawkeyes.

No. 4 Brianna Gonzalez kept the trend going for the Hawkeyes, winning by decision (8-2) over Mayangelie Colon at 117 pounds. Then, at 124 pounds, No. 6 Cali Leng secured the win with an 8-1 decision over Catie Campbell. Junior Emily Frost battled to a first period win at 131 pounds, securing the pin over Maya Davis (2:21).

Lilly Luft, in her second match of the season, secured a last second score for the 10-6 win by decision over Adrienna Turner at 138. Cadence Diduch extended the Hawkeye lead at 145, registering a 10-0 technical fall over Sofia Delgado.

At 180 pounds, Katja Osteen accepted a forfeit. A battle followed at 207. Down 2-2 by criteria, freshman Libby Dix forced a step out to clinch a 3-2 decision over Andjela Prijovic.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH CLARISSA CHUN 
“We always tell our women to be who you are. Be your best and come out fighting every single minute of the match. We knew Grand View was going to come out and scrap. I’m proud of the way we battled.”

NOTABLES
– Libby Dix and Lilly Luft secured wins in the final seconds of their matches.
– Iowa won at nine of 10 weights. Grand View’s only win came via forfeit at 160 pounds.

RESULTS
#1 Iowa 32, Grand View 10 
103         Sterling Dias (I) over Judy Sandoval (GV), Dec. 3-0
110         Nyla Valencia (I) over Tristan Nitta (GV), Dec. 8-2
117         Brianna Gonzalez (I) over Mayangelie Colon (GV), Dec. 9-2
124         Cali Leng (I) over Catie Campbell (GV), Dec. 8-1
131         Emily Frost (I) over Maya Davis (GV), Fall 2:21
138         Lilly Luft (I) over Adrienna Turner (GV), Dec. 10-6
145         Cadence Diduch (I) over Sofia Delgado (GV), TF 10-0.
160         Kami Senlycki (GV) wins via forfeit.
180         Katja Osteen (I) wins via forfeit.
207         Libby Dix (I) over Andjela Prijovic (GV), Dec. 3-2

UP NEXT 
The Hawkeye women’s wrestling team travels to Naperville, Illinois, for the North Central College Invitational on Sunday, Dec. 14. Competition begins at 9 a.m. (CT).

The Griswold Girls’ Wrestling team is off to an encouraging start this winter according to Head Coach Alicia Dofner. The Tigers have six wrestlers out ranging from lighter to heavier weight classes. Dofner says the competitiveness willingness to learn from her team has met her expectations.

Dofner believes the leadership from her upperclassmen is easy to see and vital to the team’s success.

The Tigers have a younger roster this season, but Dofner believes their room to grow is way larger.

Skillsets have improved immensely.

The Tigers return to the mat Thursday, December 18th for a triangular at Bedford.

Fourth ranked Iowa State outscored Iowa 22-4 to start the second half then held off the Hawkeyes in the waning moments for a 66-62 win in Hilton Coliseum, Thursday night. It was a game the Hawkeyes led by 13 in the opening half and the Cyclones led by as many as 10 in the second half.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says the Cyclones were more aggressive in the second half.

Joshua Jefferson led ISU with 24 points, Tamin Lipsey added 14 as the Cyclones move to 10-0.

The Hawkeyes fall to 8-2 overall. Iowa coach Ben McCollum.

The Hawkeyes led 33-25 at halftime before the Cyclones turned the game around.

Tavion Banks led Iowa with 14 points.

At Red Oak

Atlantic – 53 vs Creston – 18

Atlantic – 60 vs Red Oak – 14

Creston – 56 vs Red Oak – 12

Atlantic winners: Dayton Van Horn – 2, Collin Harris – 2, Keaton Schroeder – 2, Kalvin Hayes – 2, Jayden Harter – 2, Dreven Smith – 2, Donovan Hedrington – 2, Travin Thomas – 2, Braxton Hass – 2, Landon Hagen – 1, Carter Hadley – 1

Red Oak winners: Jackson Perdue – 2, Jackson Rea – 1, Izic Zarate – 1, Dayton Gusman – 1, Oliver Dykes – 1

Creston winners: Ben James – 1, Tyler Travis – 1, Lane Travis – 2, Brodrick Phelps – 2, Zadek Engdahl – 1, Colby Brammer – 1, Jose Avila – 1, Riggins Hanson – 1, Thomas Mikkelsen – 1, Gunner Martwick – 2

At Clarinda

Clarinda – 42 vs Maryville – 34

Clarinda winners: Fisher Graves – 1 , Hunter Williams – 1, Gregor Hughes – 1, Channing Pedersen – 1, Emmett Comer – 1, Baylor Hash – 1, Gabe Hansen – 1

At Sidney 

Southwest Valley – 39 vs Southwest Iowa – 36

Southwest Iowa – 50 vs Griswold – 24

Southwest Valley – 59 vs Griswold – 24

Southwest Valley winners: Degan Farwell – 2, Ben Waddell – 2, Jim Wallick – 2, Brody Sparks – 2, Carson Cooper – 2, Gavin Wetzel – 2, Griffin Wetzel – 2, Krew Schafer – 1, Hoyt Mendenhall – 1, Lucas James – 1

Southwest Iowa winners: Evan Lang – 2, Paxton Campbell – 2, Kullen Ward – 2, Max Mount – 1, Konnor Ward – 1, Otto Wederquist – 1, Mavryc Morgan – 1, Blake Schaaf – 1, Nash Moreland – 1, Flynt Bell – 1, Garret Thompson – 1, Bryce Winters – 1

Griswold winners: Sladynn Jones – 2, Dane Carey – 2, Launie Smith – 2, Gunner Amos – 1

At ACGC 

ACGC – 42 vs Lenox – 33

Interstate 35 – 47 vs ACGC – 36

ACGC – 41 vs Coon Rapids-Bayard – 17

Interstate 35 – 51 vs Coon Rapids-Bayard – 30

Coon Rapids-Bayard – 42 vs Lenox – 27

Interstate 35 – 64 vs Lenox – 18

ACGC winners: Carter Richter – 3, Jack Sheeder – 3, Chase Slaybaugh – 3, Ryder Cline – 3, Gavin Steensen – 2, Ty Ganzer – 2, Angel Martinez – 2, Lane Stringer, – 1, Brandon Carlson – 1, Gavin Pederson – 1

Lenox winners: Laramie Stoaks – 3, Wylie Brokaw – 3, Santiago Zarate – 2, Levi Fitzgerald  -2, Laine Brown – 1, Colton Haidsiak – 1, Chase O’Riley – 1, Caden Kaufman – 1

Coon Rapids-Bayard winners: Ezra Cortez – 3, Treynor Cose – 3, Caleb Hoffman – 2, Eli McAlister – 2, Chezney Flathers – 1, Ethan Bauer – 1, Derek Harrison – 1, Jackson Reich – 1, Nolan Miller – 1

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

Harlan – 60 vs Creston – 38

Pride of Iowa Conference 

Central Decatur – 64 vs Wayne – 20

Non-Conference 

Shenandoah – 69 vs Sidney – 34

St. Albert – 63 vs Van Meter – 44

Bedford – 45 vs Mount Ayr – 34

Logan-Magnolia – 51 vs Fremont-Mills – 46

Stanton – 57 vs East Union – 50

Missouri Valley – 70 vs Boyer Valley – 67

Sioux City West – 82 vs South Sioux City – 54

Non-Conference 

Exira/EHK – 54 vs Earlham – 42

Shenandoah – 54 vs Sidney – 23

Mount Ayr – 47 vs Bedford – 27

Fremont-Mills – 60 vs Logan-Magnolia – 36

Missouri Valley – 51 vs Boyer Valley – 47

South Sioux City – 67 vs Sioux City West – 25

Pride of Iowa Conference 

Central Decatur – 49 vs Wayne – 32

At Red Oak

Creston – 34 vs Atlantic – 24

Creston – 55 vs Red Oak – 12

Red Oak – 30 vs Atlantic – 18

Red Oak winners: Jlynn Vasquez – 2, Arete Blystone – 2, Jadeyn McAlpin – 2, Amber Rea – 2, Torrie McFarland – 2

Creston winners: Ella Pryor – 2, Eva Chesnut – 2, Kaylee Wells – 2, Sydney Hoffman – 2, Alainah Galanakis – 2, Grace Keeler – 2, Kora Lohoff – 1, Lydia Williams – 1, Christina Strand – 1, Corbin Williamson – 1

Atlantic winners: Leiah Thomas (2), Josephine Miller (2), Haley Armstrong (2), Willow Drake – 1

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Butler transfer Lucia Englund has signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Iowa women’s soccer team, head coach Dave DiIanni announced Thursday.

“Lucia is a two-time All-Big East player who is comfortable playing many positions in the width, both defensively and in the attack,” said DiIanni. “She is efficient and technical with both feet and has the athleticism to create separation in 1-on-1 situations, while being impactful in the final 1/3 areas on the field. Her quick feet and mobility make her a very difficult defender in individual isolations to get beat. We are excited to add a player with her experience.”

Englund will be a senior during the 2026 season after spending her first three years with the Bulldogs. She is the second former Butler player to sign with the Hawkeyes, joining Léa Larouche.

During her junior season, Englund was named to second-team All-Big East, while also garnering CSC Academic All-District honors. The Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, native earned Big East Defensive Player of the Week honors in September after netting the game-winning goal and adding an assist in a victory over Providence. Englund finished with a goal and a pair of assists on the season. She started in all 16 matches while playing the full 90 minutes in seven games in 2025.

In 2024, Englund earned third-team All-Big East honors after tallying three assists in 19 matches. As a freshman, Englund appeared in all 20 matches while starting the final six games of the season. She finished with two goals in 2023.

Englund attended Whitefish Bay High School where she earned All-America, all-state and all-conference honors. She played club ball for North Shore United.

The 23rd ranked Iowa will face one of the nation’s top quarterbacks when they play Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on New Years Eve. Vanderbilt signal caller Diego Pavia has thrown for nearly 32 hundred yards and rushed for more than 800 as the 14th ranked Commodores finished the regular season with a record of 10-2. Pavia is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy which will be presented Saturday night.

Ferentz says Pavia and Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski have been good leaders for their team.

The Hawkeyes finished the regular season with a record of 8-4.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Members of the Atlantic School Board, during their meeting Wednesday evening, approved on out-of-state trip for the Trojan Baseball Team to Busch Stadium, in St. Louis. The team is expected to travel to the storied stadium June 28th to watch the afternoon game pitting the RedBirds against the Miami Marlins. Afterward, the Trojans will take on Clarinda in a rare opportunity to play at a Major League venue. Atlantic Athletic Director Andy Mitchell said the ball started rolling for the chance to play at Busch Stadium a couple of months ago.

Mitchell said the team was selected by the Cardinals organization to watch the game and participate in the local varsity match-up afterward.

Both the Atlantic and Clarinda School Districts will be responsible for selling 700 tickets each, at $27 apiece. That price includes a ticket to the Major League Game, a hot dog and drink, as well as a ticket to the high school game. The districts would be responsible for making-up the difference for any tickets that don’t sell.

It’s hoped local businesses will be interested in sponsoring the trip. Andy Mitchell said KJAN General Manager Jim Field will reach out to the Cardinals in  January,  to help coordinate the details. KJAN -as you may know – carries St. Louis Cardinals baseball games as part of the Cardinal’s Radio Network.

Mitchell said the kids are absolutely thrilled at the prospect of seeing the game and playing at Busch Stadium.