https://www.avilaathletics.com en-us https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/260423-lapaglia-hc KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With one of the best rosters in the region and one of the top programs still in its infancy, Avila Athletics is proud to introduce Darick Lapaglia as the new head coach of Avila women’s wrestling. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/260423-lapaglia-hc https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260306lzgdge PARK CITY, Kan. – Avila men’s wrestling wrapped up another successful season on Friday at the NAIA Men’s Wrestling Championship, highlighted by a win from Rodney Trotter Jr. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260306lzgdge https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260221wzpm67 BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Avila men’s wrestling left the 2026 KCAC Championship with its best postseason conference performance in program history, finishing in third as a team with a pair of automatic qualifiers, three wrestlers with second-place finishes and 12 placers. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260221wzpm67 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260212wiahs6 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the program’s final regular season competition and its final tune-up before the conference tournament, Avila men’s wrestling defeated Oklahoma Wesleyan, 33-20, on Wednesday from Mabee Fieldhouse. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260212wiahs6 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/260209-ward-mwotw KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Following a tremendous performance at the Missouri Valley Open, Avila senior Luke Ward has been named the KCAC Men’s Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced today. It marks the second-straight week in which an Avila men’s wrestler has earned the honor, following Raul Romero’s win last week. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/260209-ward-mwotw https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260207t52gbt MARSHALL, Mo. – Avila men’s wrestling had an impressive showing at the prestigious Missouri Valley Open on Saturday, with Luke Ward taking third place in the 149-pound class and Jeremiah Voliva coming in sixth in the 184-pound division. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260207t52gbt https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260204w1ch7x PARK CITY, Kan. – Nearing the end of the regular season, Avila men’s wrestling faced two tough tests on Wednesday, with duals against No. 6 Oklahoma City and No. 18 Friends. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260204w1ch7x https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/260202-romero-mwotw KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After pinning his opponent in the second-consecutive home dual, Avila redshirt junior Raul Romero has been named the KCAC Men’s Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced today. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/260202-romero-mwotw https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260129wmr9kq KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Honoring five of its seniors – Corey Holmes Jr., Gavin Howes, Tyler Johnson, Jeremiah Voliva and Luke Ward – on Thursday night at Mabee Fieldhouse, Avila men’s wrestling defeated Ottawa, 27-18 in front of a packed house of supporters. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260129wmr9kq https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260124pw34kt MARSHALL, Mo. – Continuing his strong season, Rodney Trotter Jr. was joined by Tyler Johnson as Avila’s placers at the two-day Missouri Valley Invite on Friday and Saturday. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260124pw34kt https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260118rhik6t WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Highlighted by a sixth-place finish from Adrian Chavez, Avila men’s wrestling had 11 wrestlers compete at the Roger Denker Open on Sunday. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260118rhik6t https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260115v6p3z3 YORK, Neb. – With the help of six opens in the dual, Avila men’s wrestling defeated York on Thursday, 52-4. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260115v6p3z3 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260109uikne5 MARSHALL, Mo. – Competing for the first time in 2026, Avila men’s wrestling nabbed two hard-fought wins in the Missouri Valley Duals on Friday, defeating St. Ambrose, 29-23 and Dakota Wesleyan, 25-24. Both teams Avila defeated are receiving votes in the latest NAIA poll. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20260109uikne5 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251213sjm19a GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Wrapping up the first half of the season almost could not have gone better for Avila men’s wrestling, as the program went 2-1 with a pair of dominating wins on Saturday at the Rocky Top Duals. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251213sjm19a https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251204wmi23j KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila men’s wrestling competed in its first home event of the 2025-26 campaign and battled tough with No. 16 Saint Mary on Thursday night, losing to the Spires, 32-19. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251204wmi23j https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251123e4d0py LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Facing three nationally-ranked teams on Saturday, Avila men’s wrestling battled tough against No. 9 Missouri Valley, 5-41, No. 23 Morningside, 12-32 and No. 25 Wayland Baptist, 14-35. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251123e4d0py https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251121gayv71 FULTON, Mo. – Avila men’s wrestling split the 10 matches at William Woods on Thursday night, but fell 26-24 overall to the Owls. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251121gayv71 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/202511160oteq3 GRIMES, Iowa – Nicholas Oji (3-2), Jase Motlagh (4-2) and Alex Nunez (4-2) shined in the freshman/sophomore bracket of the Grand View Open on Saturday, while Daniel Vines (4-2) performed positively in the open division for Avila men’s wrestling. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/202511160oteq3 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/251110-johnson-mwotw KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Following a 4-0 weekend and first place in the Benedictine Service Salute, Avila senior Tyler Johnson has been named the KCAC Men’s Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced today. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/251110-johnson-mwotw https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251108qgrmcb ATCHISON, Kan. – In their second week of the season, Avila men’s wrestling had a big showing at the Benedictine Service Salute on Saturday, with Rodney Trotter Jr., (197) and Tyler Johnson (141) both taking first in their respective weight classes. Additionally, Avila had seven other placers among its 17 student-athletes to compete. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251108qgrmcb https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251101wl18vo PARK CITY, Kan. – Avila men’s wrestling participated in their second competition in as many days to open the season, this time with five impressive showings at the Falcon Open on Saturday. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251101wl18vo https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251031xtvl5x VALLEY CENTER, Kan. – Avila men’s wrestling had a strong showing against tough competition on Friday night, taking on NAIA No. 15 Embry-Riddle to open its 2025-26 campaign. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/mwrest/2025-26/releases/20251031xtvl5x https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/251020-wrestling-rb Avila women’s wrestling has two student athletes ranked in the top-10 individually Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/251020-wrestling-rb