Women's wrestling commences year three at Tiffin Open

TIFFIN, Ohio – In their 2026 debut and start of their third year as a program, the Otterbein University women's wrestling team competed at the Tiffin Open, turning in multiple solid individual performances. There were no team scores in the event that featured nearly 30 institutions.

Sophomore Vita Savage was 1-2 at 103. After dropping a tough 2-0 match in extra time, Savage answered by earning a 13-2 tech fall over Reagan Patrum (Lindsey Wilson). Her final match of the day was another tightly contested bout, falling 13-10.

Kellie Kennedy went 1-2 for the Cardinals in the 110-pound weight class. Coming off a tough sudden victory loss, the junior rebounded with a gritty win in her next bout. Kennedy defeated MSJ's Caiden Baird, 8-6.

At 117, Lexi Simmons finished the day 1-2. Her win was a tightly contested 9-7 victory over Davenport's Madelynn Portko.

Arden Heckman turned in a 1-2 performance at 124. In her first match of the day, Heckman rolled to a 10-0 tech fall in just 42 seconds over Morgan Simota (Rochester Christian). Andrea Acheampong also represented the Cardinals at 124, going 2-2. She started the day with a win over Albion's Ryleigh Ruiz (fall, 2:25) before an 11-1 tech fall.

Alicia Coleman came off a first round loss, firing off four consecutive victories before finishing the day 4-2 at 138. Coleman pinned three opponents in times of 48 seconds, 1:31 and 2:24, adding a 14-4 tech fall over Hiram's Naudia Edmiston. Also competing at 138, sophomore Abby Green went 2-2. She opened the day with a fall in 1:27 over Adrian's Catelynne Cays before coming away with another quick pin over Ambria Tate of Wittenberg. Green dropped her final two bouts of the day.

Jada Weiss posted a 2-2 record at 145. The sophomore pinned Ava Angelo (Rochester Christian) in 1:05 to open the day before recording another fall later over Natasha Knight of Mt. St. Joseph (1:02). Freshman Izzy Farrow also represented Otterbein at 145, ending with a 2-2 record. Both of Farrow's victories came via fall in 5:34 and in 43 seconds.

At 160, Audrey Garcia went 3-2 with a pair of falls. She pinned her first opponent in 2:35 before grinding out a sudden victory decision of 11-6 over Elizabeth Williamson (Indiana Tech). Garcia pinned her next opponent in 1:17 before dropping the final two bouts.

Four Cardinals competed, ending the day with 0-2 records – Hannah Niehaus (131), Blair Stillwell (160), Raegan Hites (180), and Sarah Abner at 145.

The Cardinals will return to action on Nov. 15 at the Adrian Open. Matches inside the Merillat Center will begin at 10 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Sarah Abner: 145; Sophomore

Alicia Coleman: 131; Junior

Audrey Garcia: 160; Sophomore

Abby Green: 138/145; Sophomore

Raegan Hites: 180; Sophomore

Kellie Kennedy: 110; Junior

Vita Savage: 103; Sophomore

Jada Weiss: 138/145; Sophomore

Blair Stillwell: 160; Freshman

Andrea Acheampong: 117/124; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Sarah Abner
: Sophomore
: 145

Alicia Coleman
: Junior
: 131

Audrey Garcia
: Sophomore
: 160

Abby Green
: Sophomore
: 138/145

Raegan Hites
: Sophomore
: 180

Kellie Kennedy
: Junior
: 110

Vita Savage
: Sophomore
: 103

Jada Weiss
: Sophomore
: 138/145

Blair Stillwell
: Freshman
: 160

Andrea Acheampong
: Freshman
: 117/124