By: Clint Neumann
FREMONT, Neb. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Wrestling team sent a small group of competitors south to Nebraska on Saturday to compete at the Warrior Open, facing a deep regional field with limited numbers. Despite the short roster, the Cougars produced several solid individual performances, highlighted by a fourth-place finish from Dani Ringstmeyer and multiple wrestlers earning key victories as the postseason approaches.
USF wrestlers were tested with repeat matchups, long brackets, and high-level opponents throughout the day. Several Cougars wrestled multiple matches against familiar regional foes, using the open as another opportunity to sharpen execution and build match endurance.
Ringstmeyer paced the group with a strong placement effort, while Brinley Green-Griffin, Johanna Steinlicht, Rachel Berger, Aliyah Villarreal, and Kylie Hulse each picked up wins across their respective brackets. With one final open remaining before regional competition, the Cougars continued to build momentum and valuable mat experience.
The Warrior Open Results
Dani Ringstmeyer – 4th place (7 points)
Ringstmeyer turned in the top finish of the day for USF, placing fourth and scoring seven points. She collected four wins, three by technical fall, including two victories over Kalliscya Gardner of LWC. Ringstmeyer also recorded an 11-0 technical fall against Jaden Evans and earned a fall over teammate Mackenzie Armagost. Her only losses came against Tatiana Paragas of WP, whom she faced twice in bracket play.
Results
Def. Kalliscya Gardner (LWC) – TF 10-0 (2:32)
Lost to Tatiana Paragas (WP) – TF 12-1 (6:00)
Def. Mackenzie Armagost (USF) – Fall 6-0 (1:55)
Def. Kalliscya Gardner (LWC) – TF 10-0 (1:28)
Def. Jaden Evans (LWC) – TF 11-0 (2:24)
Lost to Tatiana Paragas (WP) – TF 12-1 (5:32)
Mackenzie Armagost
Armagost earned two wins during her run, picking up falls over Willow Dubois and Cherish Faircloth. She opened the tournament against Victoria Baez Dilone before closing her day against teammate Dani Ringstmeyer.
Results
Lost to Victoria Baez Dilone (WP) – Fall 4-0 (0:12)
Def. Willow Dubois (BU) – Fall 2-2 (2:43)
Def. Cherish Faircloth (Neb) – Fall 6-0 (1:10)
Lost to Dani Ringstmeyer (USF) – Fall 6-0 (1:55)
Brinley Green-Griffin
Green-Griffin started strong with back-to-back technical falls, controlling the early portion of her bracket. She later dropped two tightly contested decision losses against experienced opponents.
Results
Def. Ashton Hofeling (SCC) – TF 11-0 (1:29)
Def. Abby Ewing (UJ) – TF 12-0 (1:46)
Lost to Tyler Swanigan (WP) – DEF 4-4 (1:58)
Lost to Addison Broxterman (FHSU) – DEF 0-0
Johanna Steinlicht
Steinlicht picked up two wins on the day, including a technical fall and a decision, while facing tough competition throughout her bracket.
Results
Lost to Esperanza Almazan (WP) – Fall 3-0 (3:34)
Def. Sara Daley (IWCC) – TF 12-2 (2:52)
Def. Lisa Hoeflich (Neb) – Dec 10-1
Lost to Peyton Hellman (FHSU) – Fall 4-0 (1:24)
Rachel Berger
Berger earned two victories, opening with a decision win and later adding a fall as she battled through a competitive bracket.
Results
Def. Jayna Arrocena (IWCC) – Dec 7-0
Lost to Leah Willard (UJ) – Fall 8-0 (2:17)
Def. Cecilia Lynch (BU) – Fall 4-2 (2:48)
Lost to Josie Houk (FHSU) – Fall 6-0 (2:28)
Aliyah Villarreal
Villarreal opened her tournament with a quick fall before dropping two close decision bouts later in bracket play.
Results
Def. Cecilia Lynch (BU) – Fall 4-0 (1:04)
Lost to Alexis Burton (FHSU) – Dec 6-1
Lost to Jayna Arrocena (IWCC) – Dec 1-1
Kylie Hulse
Hulse recorded two wins on the day, including a narrow decision over a Fort Hays State opponent. All four of her matches went the distance.
Results
Def. Jayla Ford (Neb) – Fall 4-0 (1:47)
Lost to Kami Senlycki – Dec 8-4
Def. Josie Houk (FHSU) – Dec 9-8
Lost to Anyia Roberts (SCC) – Dec 10-4
Coach's Corner
"Small squad today, but we saw a lot of good things out of those who competed. With one last open this season, we hope to keep our momentum going and carry us into the regional tournament."
- Head Coach Griffin Osing
Up Next
The Cougars will compete in one final open before regional competition, traveling to Des Moines, Iowa, for the Grand View Open on Saturday, February 7. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m. inside Dave Sisam Arena.
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