Zavala, Martinez and Prussin Among NAIA No. 1 Ranked Wrestlers

Desiree Zavala (Wayland) is ranked No. 1 at 136 pounds in the first NAIA poll. Zavala recently won U23 Nationals at 59 kg. Photo by Jim Thrall, MatFocus.


The NAIA released their first set of women’s rankings for the 2020-21 season on November 19.

Top 5 Teams
1. Wayland Baptist (188)

2. Campbellsville (176)
3. Grand View (167)
4. Menlo (165)
5. Life University (159)

No. 1 Individuals by Weight
101: Nina Pham (Wayland)

109: Alleida Martinez (Menlo)
116: Peyton Prussin (Life)
123: Tiana Jackson (Menlo)
130: Gracie Figueroa (Menlo)

136: Desiree Zavala (Wayland)
143: Gabrielle Garcia (Campbellsville)
155: Gladdys Palma (Southern Oregon)
170: Kaylynn Albrecht (Wayland)
191: Agatha Andrews (Jamestown)



Upcoming NAIA events include the Patriot Duals, Life at Brewton-Parker, Life at Indiana Tech and the Warrior Open hosted by Indiana Tech. 

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