Nora Akpan of Centennial has committed to wrestling for the University of Iowa next season.
Akpan is a three-time state placewinner. She won the 130-pound state title in 2025 as a junior, finishing her season undefeated at 30-0. Akpan placed third at 130 pounds as a sophomore and sixth at 138 pounds as a freshman.
Akpan was a Fargo Junior National Champion at 140 pounds this past summer.
Akpan is projected to wrestle at 145 pounds for the Hawkeyes.
The Guillotine Wrestler Files
Nora Akpan, Centennial
2025 USA Wrestling Nationals WFS Junior 140 1st
2025 MSHSL State Tournament 3A 11th 130 1st 30-0
2024 Northern Plains Regional FS Junior 135 3rd
2024 MN/USA Wrestling State FS Junior E 1st
2024 MSHSL State Tournament Girls 10th 130 3rd 30-3
2023 MSHSL State Tournament Girls 9th 138 6th 18-6
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