2025-26 Avila Women's Wrestling News https://www.avilaathletics.com en-us HALEY WARD AND XAVIER KAHUBE NAMED AVILA ATHLETICS ATHLETES OF THE YEAR https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260515-aoty KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rounding out the 2026 Avila Athletics End of Season Awards, Haley Ward and Xavier Kahube have been named the Female and Male Athletes of the Year! Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260515-aoty BASEBALL’S DH SWEEP AND WARD’S NATIONAL RUNNER-UP NAMED AVILA ATHLETICS UPSET AND MOMENT OF THE YEAR https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260514-upset-moment-oty KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two of the biggest events on the 2025-26 Eagle calendar are being recognized. Baseball’s doubleheader sweep at Oklahoma Wesleyan is the Upset of the Year and Haley Ward’s National runner-up finish is the 2026 Avila Athletics Moment of the Year. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260514-upset-moment-oty HALEY WARD AND DYLAN ATHERTON NAMED AVILA ATHLETICS TRANSFER ATHLETES OF THE YEAR https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260512-transfer-of-the-year KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two of the biggest performers on the Eagle campus this year are being recognized for their efforts. Avila women’s wrestling’s Haley Ward and baseball’s Dylan Atherton have been named the 2026 Avila Athletics Female and Male Transfer Athletes of the Year. Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260512-transfer-of-the-year AVILA WELCOMES DARICK LAPAGLIA AS WOMEN’S WRESTLING HEAD COACH 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 AVILA ATHLETICS AND KENDRA SCOTT HOSTING GIVE-BACK EVENT ON FRIDAY https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260401-kendra-scott KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another big day to support the women’s programs of Avila Athletics is just a few days away. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260401-kendra-scott HALEY WARD TAKES SECOND AT NAIA WOMEN’S WRESTLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260314xnc1ki Ward becomes the second All-American in program history. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260314xnc1ki WARD WINS KCAC CHAMPIONSHIP https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260227uyiptx WICHITA, Kan. – Haley Ward made history at the 2026 KCAC/SAC Women’s Wrestling Championship on Friday afternoon. With an upset, 11-1 tech fall, Ward became just the second conference champion in program history. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260227uyiptx WOMEN’S WRESTLING NAMED KCAC TEAM OF CHARACTER https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/260227-wwr-toc KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila’s women’s wrestling program has been named the 2025-26 KCAC Team of Character, announced at the KCAC Women’s Wrestling Championships this evening. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/260227-wwr-toc TAYLOR AND SHECKELLS PLACE AT JIMMY MAY OPEN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260215n4d2le BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Competing in their final regular season event of the season, Avila women’s wrestling had a pair of placers at the Jimmy May Open on the campus of Baker University on Saturday. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260215n4d2le WARD RETURNS TO TAKE SECOND PLACE AT GRAND VIEW OPEN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260207zc39kb DES MOINES, Iowa – Returning to competition on the mat, Haley Ward took second place in the Gold 207 class at the Grand View Open on Saturday, while senior Alexis Hatfield came in sixth in the Gold 110 division as Avila had two placers at one of the premier events of the season. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260207zc39kb ESKINA AND MCNACK HIGHLIGHT WOMEN’S WRESTLING’S KCAC/SAC DUAL https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260201s35308 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – In the program’s lone dual tournament of the season, Avila women’s wrestling had a strong showing at the KCAC/SAC Duals on Sunday. Despite missing four regular starters, the Eagles went 2-3 on the day with one loss coming by just four points. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260201s35308 HATFIELD AND TAYLOR SHINE IN DUAL VERSUS OTTAWA https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260130l6t97x KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Facing late-season injuries and illness, Avila women’s wrestling dropped a dual to Ottawa on Thursday, 35-11, but picked up a pair of victories from Alexis Hatfield and Chloe Taylor on Senior Night. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260130l6t97x UNDERCLASSMEN SHINE AT WARRIOR WOMEN’S OPEN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260124qehinw FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Competing in one of the largest events of the season, Avila women’s wrestling’s performance at the Indiana Tech Warrior Open was highlighted by underclassmen, including three who finished in first in the “hard-luck” division.” Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260124qehinw HATFIELD TAKES FIRST, WOMEN’S WRESTLING HAS FOUR OTHER PLACERS AT WILLIAM PENN OPEN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260118qygoi3 OKLALOOSA, Iowa – Reigning All-American Alexis Hatfield took first place in the 110-pound division at Avila women’s wrestling had four other placers at the William Penn Open on Sunday. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260118qygoi3 WOMEN’S WRESTLING BATTLES TOUGH AT WILLIAM JEWELL https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260117gbcx6q LIBERTY, Mo. – Facing some of its toughest competition of the season, Avila women’s wrestling got some experience in a dual at William Jewell on Friday night, losing 37-10. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260117gbcx6q WOMEN’S WRESTLING COMPETES VERSUS NO. 19 BAKER https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260112fihhoy BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Avila women’s wrestling had a tough test on Sunday, taking on No. 19 Baker in a dual, falling 33-10. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260112fihhoy WOMEN’S WRESTLING LOSES CONFERENCE DUAL TO ST. MARY https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260108uees5h KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hitting the mat for the first time in three weeks, Avila women’s wrestling fell 27-21 in a dual with St. Mary on Thursday at Mabee Fieldhouse. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20260108uees5h WOMEN’S WRESTLING HAS SIX PLACERS IN SUCCESSFUL AU WOMEN’S EAGLE OPEN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251214ok8wzy KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On one of the coldest days of the year, Mabee Fieldhouse was jam-packed at the first annual AU Eagle Open on Sunday. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251214ok8wzy WARD MAKES AVILA HISTORY AT MISSOURI VALLEY OPEN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251122uks4g8 MARSHALL, Mo. – Haley Ward took fifth place in the 207-pound class this weekend, making her the first Avila women’s wrestler to place at the prestigious Missouri Valley Open. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251122uks4g8 WARD TAKES FIRST AGAIN; TWO OTHERS PLACE AT OTTAWA OPEN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251108w37fcv OTTAWA, Kan. – In her second competition as an Avila Eagle, Haley Ward took first place for the second time on Saturday at the Ottawa Open. She was joined by Chloe Taylor in fifth and Sara Soureshjani in sixth as Avila women’s wrestlers who shined early in the 2025 season. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251108w37fcv WOMEN’S WRESTLING ENTERS NAIA RANKINGS FOR FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/251106-wwr-ranked KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a strong opening weekend of the 2025-26 season, Avila women’s wrestling debuted at No. 20 in the newest edition of the NAIA women’s wrestling rankings. It is the first time in the five-year history of the program that the Eagles are nationally ranked. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/251106-wwr-ranked WARD TAKES FIRST IN AVILA DEBUT; WOMEN’S WRESTLING STARTS SEASON STRONG AT FALCON OPEN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251031xch0pa Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/20251031xch0pa MEN’S AND WOMEN’S WRESTLING BOTH RECEIVING VOTES IN NAIA PRESEASON POLLS 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 WOMEN’S WRESTLING FINALIZES COACHING STAFF FOR 2025-26 SEASON https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/250807-wwr-staff Sara Hilliard hires NAIA National Champion Jathiya Isaac to her staff Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wwrest/2025-26/releases/250807-wwr-staff