Pioneers Jump to #9 in Latest NAIA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll

KANSAS CITY, MO. --- The Wayland Baptist Women's Wrestling team has moved up to #9 in the latest NAIA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll, per the NAIA offices.
The Pioneers jumped up one spot after previously being ranked #10. After a solid 2-2 showing at the 2025 Lindenwood Duals, it wasn't quite a surprise to see the Pioneers move up in the poll. The Pioneers jumped SAC-foe Texas Wesleyan in the updated rankings with the Rams falling to #10.

There are multiple Pioneers who found themselves in the top 20 rankings within their respective weight classes. The following Pioneers are individually ranked:

• Calli Connally is ranked #6 in the 103 pound class
• Tess Barnett is ranked #11 in the 124 pound class
• Aleena Navarette is ranked #13 in the 124 pound class
• Jordan Suarez is ranked #2 in the 145 pound class
• Mercy Adekuoroye is ranked #3 in the 160 pound class
• Mohagany Casel is ranked #16 in the 160 pound class
• Payton Sholander is ranked #6 in the 180 pound class
• Ambre Chevreau is ranked #14 in the 180 pound class

 
To see the full release of the updated NAIA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll, please visit here.

The Pioneers will return to the mat on November 21-22, 2025, when they travel to Marshall, Missouri to compete in the 2025 Missouri Valley Open.