UWW Junior and U23 Nationals

Macey Kilty showed her dominance at Flo's 8-Man Challenge. She's registered at 62 kg. Photo by Sam Janicki.

This is your hub for all things Women's Nationals.

What: UWW Junior & U23 Nationals
When: Friday Nov. 13 – Saturday Nov. 14
Watch: FloWrestling
Where: Omaha, Nebraska
Website: USA Events
Who’s registered: As of Nov. 10 at 8 pm. 

HEADLINES


Five Highlights from the Consolation Rounds at Junior Nationals
It’s been a week since Omaha and most of the recap attention has been focused on the finalists. So, here’s a look at five outstanding consolation round matchups. (READ IT)

Alleida Martinez (top) placed 3rd at 53 kg in the Junior division. Photo by Jim Thrall, MatFocus.

Junior World Teams Since 2015
Champions from last weekend’s Junior Nationals earned a bid to the 2021 Senior World Team Trials and 2021 Junior World Team Trials if age-eligible. Here’s a look at those champs, plus the Junior World Teams from 2015-19. (READ IT)

Cam Guerin, the 57 kg Junior National champ, was on the Junior World Team in 2019. Photo by Tony Rotundo.

 

UWW U23 Review, Kilty Named Outstanding Wrestler
Day two and both divisions of women’s wrestling in Omaha is a wrap. Emily Shilson (Titan Mercury WC) and Macey Kilty (Sunkist Kids WC) doubled up their titles in the Junior and U23 divisions at 50 and 62 kg, respectively, and Kilty was awarded the U23 Outstanding Wrestling Award. (READ IT)

Macey Kilty (SKWC) went undefeated in both divisions at UWW Junior and U23 Nationals. Kilty was named Outstanding Wrestler in the U23 women's division. Photo by Tony Rotundo.

UWW Juniors Recap, Plus a Look at U23
Wrestling in the Junior women’s division on day one was excellent. Champions: Shilson, Ikei, Estrella, Guerin, Figueroa, Kilty, Nugent, Gomez, Blades, Kelly. (READ IT)

Grand View freshman Alexis Gomez dominated the 68 kg round robin bracket in the Junior division at UWW Nationals on day 1. Photo by Tony Rotundo, Wrestlers Are Warriors.

UWW Junior Nationals Preview
UWW Junior Nationals is a fusion of the best college-age women and high school juniors and seniors (born 2000-03). The women’s division will be wrestled all the way through finals on Friday, November 12. The champion at each weight earns a bid to the 2021 Senior World Team Trials, and the 2021 Junior World Team Trials if age-eligible. There are 134 wrestlers pre-registered and the group features a mix of past Cadet, Junior and U23 World members, plus NAIA and NCAA champions and All-Americans. (READ IT)

Alisha Howk, pictured above at the the 2019 Bill Farrell International, is registered at 53 kg for UWW Junior Nationals on Friday. | Photo by Leigh Busby, MatFocus.

College rankings will be tested in Omaha
Top-ranked women on the college scene double down on “off-season” competition at national events in the pursuit of a Junior, U23 or Senior World Team. This is true of this weekend in Omaha, except, instead of a World team, the winners of the Junior and U23 divisions will earn a spot at the 2021 Senior World Team Trials. (READ IT)

McKendree's 101-pound national champ Pauline Granados is ranked No. 1 in the NCAA preseason poll. She's registered at 50 kg. | Photo by Jim Thrall, MatFocus

SCHEDULE

Friday
Session I: 9am – 2pm  Junior Women
Session II: 4pm – 530pm Junior Women

Saturday
Session III: 9am – 130pm U23 Women
Session IV: 3pm – 830pm U23 Women

Junior + U23 champions qualify for the 2021 Senior World Team Trials. Juniors also qualify for 2021 Junior World Team Trials, if age eligible. 

Transition Wrestling is an independent women’s wrestling news publication.

Subscribe and follow to keep up with the latest on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Have a question or want to work with us? Send an email to hello@transitionwrestling.com