Friends University Women’s Wrestling

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚

Moreno nominated as a finalist for the Greater Wichita Area Women College Athlete of the Year.

A massive honor to an already impressive resume.

Winners of this award will be announced at the awards banquet, June 26th at Intrust Bank Arena.

📝: https://shorturl.at/cBdBN



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We’re not done yet! Help us welcome our newest addition to the ‘24 class, Karla Martinez ‼️

Martinez was this years 2024 USAWKS state champion along with a Freestyle & Greco state runner up finish.

Karla will join the Falcons from Bishop Carroll High School



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To all the wrestlers, fans, and families out there that make this sport truly special, this day is for you.

Happy



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𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 ⚠️

𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 🔜



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Help us welcome Graduate Assistant, Austin Zaring‼️

Zaring was a part of the first graduating class for Friend’s University Men’s Wrestling and was a two year varsity starter for the Falcons, after transferring from Labette County Community College. Prior to Friends, Zaring was an assistant coach for Wichita NW from 2020-21, where he coached three state placers, two finalists, and one state champion. He will be a graduate assistant for both the Men’s and Women’s team this coming season.



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Help us welcome another new Falcon for the upcoming fall campaign, Gracie Orr‼️

Gracie is a transfer from Ellsworth CC and a Valley Center HS graduate. Orr represented ECC at the NJCAA national championships and was a KSHSAA medalist.



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𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅, 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒅, 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅

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Help us welcome more firepower to the ‘24 incoming class, Naomie Sylvestre‼️

Naomie is a 2024 top 4 FHSAA folkstyle medalist and now freestyle national team member for Florida!

Sylvestre will be representing the Falcons from Immokalee, FL



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What a year!

Awards Team Banquet in the books ✅

Is it fall yet?



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Not every day you get to scrap with a 5x world team member! Fun exhibition match at the War on 54 tournament.

Thank you Ambar Garnica for the opportunity! Best of luck with your upcoming Olympic qualifier!

Big shout out to Noel Torres for setting it up.



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𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒅

24’ 🔥🔥

✅Nationally Ranked
✅State Champions
✅State Finalists
✅State Medalists
✅Academic Excellence
✅Champions of Character

Close to wrapping up ➡️ Who’s next?



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Another week of bigger, faster, stronger

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Bailee Nelson set to represent the Falcons at the U20’s championships in Spokane, WA‼️

https://usawrestlingevents.com/event/2400001902/schedule



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Help us welcome our newest addition to the squad, Ryleigh Kurtz!

Despite missing the season with an injury, Kurtz is a multiple x USAWKS place winner and represents Valley Center High School!

Ryleigh will be joining three of her former high school teammates.



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Elli Turner makes program history as first ever NAIA Women’s Scholar All-American

Olivia Flores named NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete

📝: https://bit.ly/3PDH7CF

https://naia.prestosports.com/sports/wwrest/2023-24/Releases/Scholar_Athlete

https://friendsathletics.com/news/2024/3/26/womens-wrestling-turner-earns-2024-nwca-naia-womens-scholar-all-america-recognition.aspx



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Incredible finish to top off a historic year for the Falcons.

Moreno will finish 5-2 on the weekend and top 5 in the country in her junior year campaign. The Falcons currently sit at 23rd in the nation as a team.



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On to placing rounds - Day 2 starts at 10AM

🤼‍♀️NAIA National Championships
🗓️March 8-9, 2024
📍Jamestown, North Dakota
🏟️ Harold Newman Arena
💻 https://www.naia.org/sports/wwrest/2023-24/Releases/Schedule
🎥 https://www.flowrestling.org/live/90749-2024-naia-women-s-championship



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𝑯𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝒀 𝑴𝑨𝑫𝑬

Gianna Moreno with the Fall in the very first period to claim the first ever All-American status for both Friends University Women’s Wrestling and Friends University Wrestling program’s history‼️



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Gianna Moreno finishes strong with an inside trip to advance by technical Fall.

Moreno will face Messerly of Campbellsville

We are 1 away from

🤼‍♀️NAIA National Championships
🗓️March 8-9, 2024
📍Jamestown, North Dakota
🏟️ Harold Newman Arena
💻 https://www.naia.org/sports/wwrest/2023-24/Releases/Schedule
🎥 https://www.flowrestling.org/live/90749-2024-naia-women-s-championship



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First session is in the books.

We are 2 away from

Follow along as session II will resume at 6PM ‼️

🤼‍♀️NAIA National Championships
🗓️March 8-9, 2024
📍Jamestown, North Dakota
🏟️ Harold Newman Arena
💻 https://www.naia.org/sports/wwrest/2023-24/Releases/Schedule
🎥 https://www.flowrestling.org/live/90749-2024-naia-women-s-championship



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𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆

🤼‍♀️NAIA National Championships
🗓️March 8-9, 2024
📍Jamestown, North Dakota
🏟️ Harold Newman Arena
💻 https://www.naia.org/sports/wwrest/2023-24/Releases/Schedule
🎥 https://www.flowrestling.org/live/90749-2024-naia-women-s-championship



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War Ready 🪓

Annual axe throwing before the championships‼️

🤼‍♀️NAIA National Championships
🗓️March 8-9, 2024
📍Jamestown, North Dakota
🏟️ Harold Newman Arena
💻 https://www.naia.org/sports/wwrest/2023-24/Releases/Schedule
🎥 https://www.flowrestling.org/live/90749-2024-naia-women-s-championship



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National Championship Week

🤼‍♀️NAIA National Championships
🗓️March 8-9, 2024
📍Jamestown, North Dakota
🏟️ Harold Newman Arena
💻 https://www.naia.org/sports/wwrest/2023-24/Releases/Schedule
🎥 https://www.flowrestling.org/live/90749-2024-naia-women-s-championship



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2024 KCAC Champions of Character Award Recipient: Madison Chambers!

Recipients of this award need to have demonstrated The Champion of Character Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Sportsmanship and Servant Leadership



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2024 KCAC Women’s Wrestling Conference Championship Results:

136: Gianna Moreno 🥇 - Junior
170: Grace Timmons 🥈 - Freshman
155: Bailee Nelson 5th - Sophomore
143: Heidi Schultz 6th - Freshman
123: Tye Rozell 6th - Freshman
116: Carysa Corrado 6th - Sophomore

Overall Team finish - 5th, just 1.5 points away from a top 4 finish.

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