WESTFIELD, Ind. — Minnesota’s junior women’s Greco-Roman wrestling team finished with a 1-2 record at the 2025 Women’s National Duals, falling in the championship bracket before bouncing back with a consolation victory.
Minnesota opened competition with a narrow 39-34 loss to Pennsylvania in the championship round of 32, ending their title hopes early in the tournament held Saturday in Westfield.
Minnesota rebounded in the consolation bracket with a 43-30 victory over Virginia, showing the team’s resilience after the opening setback. However, their tournament run ended with a 39-31 loss to Kansas in the consolation sub-quarterfinals.
No Minnesota wrestlers earned spots on the Junior Women’s Greco-Roman All-Tournament Team, which required a minimum of five victories and an undefeated record.
California Red claimed the Junior division title with a 38-33 victory over Idaho in the championship final. Colorado led all teams with three wrestlers earning All-Tournament honors, including Emma Faczak (105 pounds), Vivienne Gitke (145) and Matilda Hruby (155), who all posted perfect 7-0 records.
The tournament featured teams from across the country competing in three age divisions. Full results and video replays are available through USA Bracketing and FloWrestling.
Minnesota Junior Greco-Roman Results (1-2 Record)
Championship Bracket
Champ. Rd of 32 : Pennsylvania over Minnesota (Dec 39-34)
155: Alyzabeth Hiler, MN over Maddison Miller, PENN (TF 8-0 (1:44) )
170: Sierra Ripka, PENN over Belle Suchta, MN (F 2:45 )
190: Jinet Demanou, MN over Jurelys Peguero del Rosario, PENN (F 0:26 )
207: Forfeit, PENN vs. Forfeit, MN (DFF)
235: MacKenna Atkinson, PENN over Ellianna Schendel, MN (F 0:34 )
95: Keyra Seville, PENN over Forfeit, MN (FF)
100: Kate Hollinger, PENN over Forfeit, MN (FF)
105: Ashley Stank, PENN over Forfeit, MN (FF)
110: Julia Horger, PENN over Ivy Brandenburg, MN (TF 8-0 (0:59) )
115: Samiyah Rahming, PENN over Anica Barze, MN (TF 9-1 (0:51) )
120: Caley Graber, MN over Forfeit, PENN (FF)
125: Charli Raymond, MN over Forfeit, PENN (FF)
130: Lauren Elsmore, MN over Emily Sarr, PENN (F 1:57 )
135: Chloe Zacherl, PENN over Hattie Mathre, MN (F 0:39 )
140: Nora Akpan, MN over Dakota Dengler, PENN (F 0:51 )
145: Audrey Rogotzke, MN over Angelina Spachman, PENN (TF 11-1 (2:00) )
Cons. Rd of 16 : Minnesota over Virginia (Dec 43-30)
170: Naria Medrano, VA over Belle Suchta, MN (F 4:26 )
190: Jinet Demanou, MN over Teresa Fugal, VA (F 0:26 )
207: Forfeit, VA vs. Forfeit, MN (DFF)
235: Mahalia Adams, VA over Ellianna Schendel, MN (TF 9-0 (5:17) )
95: Leah Gibbs, VA over Forfeit, MN (FF)
100: Sydney Branch, VA over Forfeit, MN (FF)
105: Kaitlyn Turner, VA over Forfeit, MN (FF)
110: Ivy Brandenburg, MN over Samantha Van der Weken, VA (F 1:45 )
115: Anica Barze, MN over Mariah Roberts, VA (F 1:25 )
120: Caley Graber, MN over Danika Castrejon, VA (TF 8-0 (0:40) )
125: Charli Raymond, MN over Forfeit, VA (FF)
130: Lauren Elsmore, MN over Raya Fowle, VA (TF 12-4 (3:52) )
135: Naima Rodriguez, VA over Hattie Mathre, MN (F 0:21 )
140: Nora Akpan, MN over Ariyanah Parson, VA (F 1:08 )
145: Audrey Rogotzke, MN over Tatiana Denig, VA (F 0:48 )
155: Bella Carlson, MN over Cameron Millsapps, VA (F 1:02 )
Cons. Sub-Quarters : Kansas over Minnesota (Dec 39-31)
190: Hayleen Martinez, KS over Belle Suchta, MN (TF 8-0 (2:47))
207: Jinet Demanou, MN over Molly Marty, KS (TF 8-0 (3:00) )
235: Emmarsyn Fordham, KS over Ellianna Schendel, MN (F 1:23 )
95: Forfeit, MN vs. Forfeit, KS (DFF)
100: Jaidyn Alvarado, KS over Forfeit, MN (FF)
105: Brookelyn Treaster, KS over Forfeit, MN (FF)
110: Ava Schultz, MN over Camila Martinez, KS (TF 11-1 (2:22) )
115: Stella Segura, KS over Ivy Brandenburg, MN (F 0:41 )
120: Abigail Gindele, MN over Avery Hinojos, KS (TF 8-0 (0:37) )
125: Caley Graber, MN over Forfeit, KS (FF)
130: Crystal Loera, KS over Lauren Elsmore, MN (TF 8-0 (1:56) )
135: Hattie Mathre, MN over Malena Ontiberos, KS (TF 9-0 (4:07) )
140: Nora Akpan, MN over Alexis Means, KS (F 1:50 )
145: Audrey Lennard, KS over Piper Douglass, MN (F 0:22 )
155: Alyzabeth Hiler, MN over Cali Wagoner, KS (F 2:53 )
170: Kiley Dillow, KS over Bella Carlson, MN (F 2:29 )