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NCAA No. 2 Iowa women dominate NAIA No. 1 Life 35-6, shut out Missouri Valley, 42-0 in Iowa Duals

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January 21, 2024

NCAA No. 2 Iowa women dominate NAIA No. 1 Life 35-6, shut out Missouri Valley, 42-0 in Iowa Duals

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The second-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team defeated Missouri Valley College and top-ranked NAIA, Life University in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Hawkeyes outscored their opponents 77-47 in team points, recording five pins and ten technical falls.

Iowa started its day of competition with a 42-0, win over Missouri Valley College. Emilie Gonzalez, Brianna Gonzalez and Alivia White all notched wins via pin over their opponents in the first period. Ava Bayless, Emily Frost and Lilly Luft recorded, 11-0, tech. falls, while Felicity Taylor, Ella Schmit, and Bella Mir downed their opponents with 10-0 tech. falls.

The Hawkeyes kept the momentum going into final dual of the afternoon, capturing a, 35-6, win against NAIA National Duals Champions, Life University. Sterling Dias started things at 101 with a win over Devyn Gomez via a 10-0 tech. fall. Bayless downed Diana Gonzalez at 109, also earning a quick 10-0 tech. fall. B. Gonzalez worked a pin in 2:07 over Ariana Martinez at 116, followed by Taylor taking the 10-0 tech. fall against Anna Krejsa at 123.

Life got on the board at 130 with Sarah Savidge earning a 11-0 tech. fall over Frost. Luft brought it back with a pin against Zaynah McBryde in 1:42. Reese Larramendy fought all six minutes against Jamilah McBryde, avenging her loss from Soldier Salute, with a 12-4 decision at 143. Marlynne Deede captured the win via decision, 3-1, in her second bout against Latifah McBryde this season at 155. Kylie Welker made quick work at 170 with a 10-0 tech. fall over Margaret Graham in 23 seconds. Jaycee Foeller closed out the day, taking the 2-0 decision over Madeline Welch at 191.

HEAD COACH CLARISSA CHUN

“Since November I feel like there has been a lot of positive feedback on our sport; how exciting it is, or how much action there is. Hosting these duals in Carver has allowed us to expand the circle of women’s wrestling and show the world what these women can do. Our women are strong, powerful, fast, all of the things. We want our fans to continue to show up and we want it to expand beyond Iowa. We are so grateful for the fans that show up and bring that energy to our program because our team feeds off of the energy that they bring.”

NOTABLES

• The Hawkeyes recognized their four seniors today; Allie Baudhuin, Sierra Brown Ton, Marlynne Deede, and Felicity Taylor.

• Iowa’s win against Missouri Valley College was its second shutout of the season (vs. Lindenwood, 43-0, Nov. 12, 2023).

• Hawkeye wrestlers finished the day with a record of 19-1.

• Iowa led with 157 total match points on the day. Life followed with 92, and Missouri Valley in last with 20.

• Iowa had the three fastest tech. falls on the day; Welker (0:23), Schmit (0:30), and Bayless (0:40).

UP NEXT

The Hawkeyes will travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana, next weekend to compete in the Indiana Tech Warrior Duals and Open tournament. Iowa will open competition on Friday against Campbellsville at 2 p.m. CT inside of the Doug Edgar Indoor Track Facility.

NCAA #2 Iowa 42, Missouri Valley College 0

101 — Emilie Gonzalez (I) pinned Sage Beltran (M), 0:57

109 — Ava Bayless (I) tech. fall Hailey Holland (M), 11-0

116 — Brianna Gonzalez (I) pinned Laura Lincoln (M), 1:40

123 — Felicity Taylor (I) tech. fall Ashley Whetzal (M), 10-0

130 — Emily Frost (I) tech. fall Chase Kiel (M), 11-0

136 — Lilly Luft (I) tech. fall Aniseta Acosta (M), 11-0

143 — Ella Schmit (I) tech. fall Willow Barnes (M), 10-0

155 — Bella Mir (I) tech. fall Elia Falcetti (M), 10-0

170 — Haley Ward (I) decision Kelani Corbett (M), 7-0

191 — Alivia White (I) pinned Tylah Allen (M), 1:16

NCAA #2 Iowa 35, NAIA No. 1 Life University 6

101 — Sterling Dias (I) tech. fall Devyn Gomez (L), 10-0

109 — Ava Bayless (I) tech. fall Diana Gonzalez (L), 10-0

116 — Brianna Gonzalez (I) pinned Ariana Martinez (L), 2:07

123 — Felicity Taylor (I) tech. fall Anna Krejsa (L), 10-0

130 — Sarah Savidge (L) tech. fall Emily Frost (I), 11-0

136 — Lilly Luft (I) pinned Zaynah McBryde (L), 1:42

143 — Reese Larramendy (I) decision fall Jamilah McBryde (L), 12-4

155 — Marlynne Deede (I) decision Latifah McBryde (L), 3-1

170 — Kylie Welker (I) tech. fall Margaret Graham (L), 10-0

191 — Jaycee Foeller (I) decision Madeline Welch (L), 2-0

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Arrests made in SD in Iowa courthouse incident

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December 20, 2025

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Arrests made in SD in Iowa courthouse incident

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two suspects in the incident at the Lyon County, Iowa, courthouse were arrested in Spearfish, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post earlier Saturday.

The sheriff’s office identified two suspects as Brandon Lyle High Pipe, 39, and Luciano Eliseo Sanchez, 18, in a social media post on Thursday. Nationwide warrants were issued for the two suspects.

The sheriff’s office said on Tuesday the courthouse had burglarized overnight. The damage inside includes writing on walls, broken glass, tipped-over Christmas trees and other items tossed around.

The incident caused the courthouse to be closed for at least one day.

The sheriff’s office said on Saturday morning that more information should be released later.

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Iowa City West sweeps City High in a pair of close contests

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December 20, 2025

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Iowa City West sweeps City High in a pair of close contests

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – Grace Fincham led the West High girls to a second-half comeback in a 60-51 win over City High, giving the Trojans a win on their rival’s home floor.

The Trojans improve to 6-2 with the win. The Little Hawks drop to 6-2.

In the boys’ nightcap, the Little Hawks’ comeback attempt fell short, as the Trojans held on for a 53-51 win.

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Iowa football dissects LeVar Woods succession plan

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December 19, 2025

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Iowa football dissects LeVar Woods succession plan

The loss of LeVar Woods, the Iowa Hawkeyes’ long-time, elite special teams coordinator, cannot be dismissed. The Hawkeyes have consistently been among the nation’s best special teams units, from punting to kicking to owning the return and field position battle.

With LeVar Woods departing Iowa for Big Ten foe, the Michigan State Spartans, the Hawkeyes have a big hole to fill, and head coach Kirk Ferentz spoke to the media this week on what that succession plan may look like.

“Yeah, it’s not a light decision. The trick will be to find the next LeVar Woods. He’s done a fantastic job. He didn’t have the profile necessarily maybe at that point to predict what he was going to do, but he’s done all the work. It’s like a good player; players do the work. LeVar has done a great job immersing himself and learning every aspect and then growing with each and every turn. So I guess I’m describing what we’re looking for, a guy who’s a good coach, who’s eager to take a challenge on, and immerse themselves in that world.

“Special teams is a unique niche, if you will. I’m sure we’ll have good candidates. It’s not pressing right now in my mind. What is pressing is the next two weeks getting ready for the game, and then after that we’ll have eight plus weeks or eight plus months actually to get it right. I don’t plan on waiting until August to fill it, but we’ll figure that out when we get in the new year,” Ferentz said about LeVar Woods.

The past few seasons, Iowa has been elite on special teams with kicker Drew Stevens being incredibly consistent, the punting game flipping fields, and the run of returners consisting of Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Charlie Jones, Cooper DeJean, and Kaden Wetjen.

The Hawkeyes have won more than their fair share of games relying on this unit, and to continue that success, Ferentz needs to hit on this hire.

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