Kenzie Reeves: A Deep Dive into Her Wrestling Career

This article delves into the wrestling career of Kenzie Reeves, highlighting her achievements and milestones in the sport.

Muzaffar Abdurakhmanov joined the Harvard wrestling staff as an assistant in 2008-09, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience on both the collegiate and international levels. In 16 seasons since his arrival in Cambridge, the Crimson has celebrated a national champion in J.P.

In the 2023-24 season, Abdurakhmanov helped coach three NCAA qualifiers: Senior Phil Conigliaro, junior Diego Sotelo, and sophomore Jack Crook. In 2019-20, Conigliaro and Yaraslau Slavikouski both earned spots at the NCAA Championships before the event was canceled due to COVID-19. Slavikouski captured All-America honors as well as earning Ivy League Rookie of the Year and EIWA Rookie of the Year.

Harvard persevered through injuries in 2018-19 with Hunter Ladnier winning a team-best 22 matches, including five in EIWA action, at 157 pounds. In 2017, Harvard sent three wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, including Josef Johnson, Jeffrey Ott, and Hunter Ladnier. Ladnier and A.J. In 2016, Devon Gobbo (165) won an EIWA title and joined Todd Preston (141) and Johnson at the NCAA Championships.

The 2014 season saw the return of an EIWA champion to Cambridge as Preston won the 141-pound title. Preston's performance, which included a sudden-victory overtime win over ninth-ranked Luke Vaith of Hofstra in the finals, earned him EIWA Most Outstanding Wrestler honors, making him the third Crimson grappler to receive the award. In 2013, Abdurakhamanov helped Harvard post its first winning record in dual meets (8-5) and its first winning record against the EIWA (5-4) since 2001 with seven Crimson earning All-Ivy selections, the most since the same year.

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In 2012, Steven Keith '13 and Walter Peppelman '12-'13 both reached the podium at NCAAs, marking the seventh consecutive season and fourth with Abdurakhmanov on staff that Harvard had produced at least one All-American. Additionally, Peppelman was just the seventh student-athlete in Harvard history to reach the podium in back-to-back years while Keith and Peppelman became the first Crimson teammates to earn a place on the podium at the same tournament since Louis Caputo '09-'10, Max Meltzer '07 and J.P.

Abdurakhmanov joined the Harvard staff after spending two seasons as an assistant at his alma mater, American University. Abdurakhmanov, one of the finest wrestlers to ever don the American University colors, made a lasting impression on the program in just two years. During the 2004-05 season, his first season at AU, Abdurakhmanov became the first EIWA champion in school history with a 12-11 decision over Derek Zinck of Lehigh at 157 lbs. Combined with his championship and a 27-1 overall record, Abdurakhmanov entered the NCAA Championship as the fourth seed.

Coming back at 165 pounds for his senior year, Abdurakhmanov again dominated the competition. He defeated then-No. 13 Stephen Anceravage of Cornell, 9-3, in the EIWA finals for his second-consecutive conference championship and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler. As the No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament, Abdurakhmanov placed third with his only loss coming by way of a 4-3 decision to the returning National Champion, Johny Hendricks of Oklahoma State, who later went on to repeat.

Before becoming an Eagle, Abdurakhmanov spent two seasons at Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas. Abdurakhmanov is also a three-time Uzbekistan National Champion and a Junior World runner-up. In 2004 he placed second at the Sunkist International Tournament and in 2006 placed second in the New York Athletic Club International Tournament.

Key Moments in ASU Wrestling History

Here's a glimpse into some significant dates and achievements in Arizona State University (ASU) wrestling history:

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• January 7, 1977: The Sun Devils captured their 100th victory in program history by defeating Washington, 30-8.
• January 11, 1963: The team recorded its first victory on the mats by defeating Cal Poly Pomona, 38-0.
• January 16, 2025: Amazon Prime releases “Unstoppable,” a biographical sports film starring Jharrel Jerome as Anthony Robles, an ASU wrestler born without a right leg. Jennifer Lopez plays Judith Robles, Anthony’s mom and associate athletic director at ASU.
• January 29, 1972: The Sun Devils defeated UC Santa Barbara, 33-9, as part of the UCLA Quadrangular in Los Angeles. The win was the first in the career of John Wadas, the program's second head coach.
• February 16, 2025: Cohlton Schultz captured the 100th win of his storied collegiate career on Senior Day.
• February 18, 1990: A record home crowd of 5,497 fans were on hand to see the Sun Devils defeat Oklahoma State, 19-16.
• February 23, 1991: The team traveled to Palo Alto, California, where it set a Pac-10 record by capturing its seventh championship crown in a row.
• February 28, 1993: ASU traveled to Boise, Idaho, and captured the Pac-10 championship crown for the ninth time.

Anthony Robles is portrayed by Jharrel Jerome in "Unstoppable".

Other Notable ASU Sporting Achievements in January and February

Beyond wrestling, ASU has seen success in various sports. Here are some highlights:

• Football (January 1, 1987): ASU registered a 22-15 victory over Michigan in the Rose Bowl.
• Ice Hockey (January 4, 2025): ASU steamrolled the Cornell Big Red to defend its title as Desert Hockey Classic champions.
• Men's Basketball (January 8, 2000): Eddie House ties the Pac-10 record with 61 points at California.
• Volleyball (January 14, 2025): Argentina Ung earned CSC Academic All-America Third Team honors.
• Gymnastics (January 20, 2025): Emily White came through with a 9.900 on floor to clinch a close competition as Sun Devil Gymnastics took first place at the Wasatch Classic.
• Men's Track and Field (January 22, 2025): Jayden Davis has been named the Big 12 Conference's Men's Athlete of the Week.
• Water Polo (January 24, 2004): The Sun Devils blew out Marist, 20-2, recording the highest goals and margin of victory in program history.
• Men's Basketball (January 25, 2020): The Sun Devils make one of the best comebacks in school history in a 66-65 win over Arizona.
• Water Polo (February 1, 2003): The Sun Devils shut out UC Santa Cruz, 14-0.
• Gymnastics (February 1, 2020): Arizona State took down No. 10 Cal 196.300-196.250 for the first win over a top-10 team since 2014.
• Water Polo (February 2, 2003): The unranked Sun Devils recorded their first upset victory as they handed visiting No. 19 Pacific a 10-6 setback.
• Men's Swimming and Diving (February 7, 2016): The men's swimming team defeated Arizona for the first time since 2002.
• Lacrosse (February 9, 2018): Sun Devil Lacrosse picks up their first Division I win in program history, defeating Kennesaw State on the road, 14-6.
• Water Polo (February 10, 2008): The No. 10 Sun Devils recorded the most significant upset victory in the program's short existence as they knocked off No. 2 USC, 8-5.
• Men's Tennis (February 10, 2018): Men's tennis won 4-2 over Loyola Marymount in its first victory of the season and first since 2008.
• Track and Field (February 10, 2007): Amy Hastings set the American collegiate record in the 5,000m run with a time of 15:30.17.
• Men's Basketball (February 14, 2014): ASU beats No. 2 Arizona 69-66 at Wells Fargo Arena.
• Lacrosse (February 15, 2025): Sun Devil Lacrosse's 21-1 statement win over Detroit Mercy marked the fewest goals allowed in a game in program history.
• Women’s Track and Field (February 15, 2025): Judy Chepkoech set a new school record in the Women's 3,000m (8:59.58).
• Men’s Basketball (February 18, 2020): Remy Martin earns Pac-12 Player of the Week for the third time in his career.
• Track and Field (February 19, 1999): Marcus Brunson clocked a time of 6.06 in the 55m dash at the MPSF indoor championships in Reno, Nevada.
• Water Polo (February 20, 2008): Addison McGrath set a single-game scoring record with seven goals.
• Baseball (February 23, 1990): The Sun Devils and UCLA Bruins play an 18-inning game that lasts five hours and 36 minutes.
• Gymnastics (February 23, 2020): ASU scored the 18-highest score in program history, and highest since 2006, to tie with No. 13 Washington, each team earning a 196.875.
• Women’s Track and Field (February 24, 2007): Sarah Stevens defended her MPSF shot put crown with a mark of 17.72m (58-01.75).
• Women’s Track and Field (February 24, 2006): Jacquelyn Johnson set a meet record of 4,207 points at the MPSF Indoor Championships.
• Women’s Track and Field (February 27, 2009): Sarah Stevens won her third weight throw title in a row with a meet record toss of 21.58m (70-09.75).
• Women’s Track and Field (February 28, 2008): Jacquelyn Johnson won the 60m hurdles, helped the 4x400m relay to victory, and captured the title in the long jump.
• Men’s Track and Field (March 1, 2008): Ryan Whiting raised his school record in the shot put to 21.47m (70-05.25) and established a new meet record.
• Track and Field (March 1, 2025): The Sun Devils broke three school records at the first Big 12 indoor championships.
• Baseball (March 2, 1973): Eddie Bane strikes out 19 batters in a 9-0 victory over Cal State Northridge.

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