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Women's Wrestling Shines at NCAA Regionals

Spartans Shine at NCAA Regionals

2/21/2026 7:07:00 PM

Tiffin, OH - Manchester Women's Wrestling wrapped up its season Friday and Saturday at the NCAA Region IV Regionals, hosted by Tiffin University, with multiple Spartans earning placement finishes and valuable postseason experience against a deep regional field.

Leading the way for Manchester were several strong individual performances. Isabel Anaya delivered the team's top finish, placing fourth at 207 pounds and scoring 13.5 team points. Anaya opened the tournament with back-to-back wins by fall and decision to reach the semifinals, then rebounded in the consolation bracket with another pin to secure her fourth-place finish. Ella Gahl also placed fourth at 145 pounds, putting together a 3–2 tournament that included two early wins and a clutch consolation semifinal victory. Allison Palluck battled her way to a fifth-place finish at 117 pounds, highlighted by two tech fall victories, while Sian Rogers placed sixth at 131 pounds after winning four matches across the championship and consolation brackets.

Manchester also saw competitive efforts throughout the lineup. Paola Villarruel (124) and Katy Vardaman (138) each recorded multiple wins and added team points, while Abigail Alvarado (110) picked up a fall in consolation action. Claire Bennett (160) earned two wins on the back side, and several Spartans—including Jackeline Shackleford, Tessa Allen, and others—gained valuable regional experience against nationally competitive opponents.
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