Olivia Munson is a name to watch in the world of women's wrestling. As a freshman at Chaminade College Prep School in Reseda, California, Munson has already made a significant impact on the high school wrestling scene. Her dedication and skill have earned her recognition and a place among the top young wrestlers in the nation.
National Rankings and Recognition
USA Wrestling, FloWrestling, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum have published the final National Rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2024-25 season. These rankings evaluate girls in grades 8-12 from all 50 states. The rankings are heavily influenced by results from events like the USA Wrestling Women’s National Duals.
In the latest rankings, Olivia Munson is listed among the top wrestlers in the 95-pound weight class, solidifying her position as one of the promising talents in the sport. Specifically, Olivia Munson, a freshman from Reseda, Calif., representing Chaminade College Prep School, is ranked 27th nationally at 95 pounds.
Coaches, parents, and athletes are encouraged to share updated information about wrestlers' achievements throughout the year to improve the quality of these rankings.
Western Regional Championships
The USA Wrestling Regionals Series continued over the weekend with nearly 1900 athletes competing at the Western Regional Championships held at Zions Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah.
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At the Western Regional Championships, Olivia Munson demonstrated her prowess by securing double titles in the 16U girls division. She won first place in both freestyle and Greco-Roman tournaments at 100 pounds.
The top six boys and girls in each weight class of the Junior and 16U divisions have qualified for their respective state teams at the 2025 USMC Junior and 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D.
Here are the results for the Western Regional Championships, 16U Girls Division:
| Weight Class | Freestyle Champion | Greco-Roman Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 95 lbs | Kaliya Klise (Nevada) | Olivia Munson (California) |
| 100 lbs | Olivia Munson (California) | Peggy Susan Dean (Colorado) |
| 105 lbs | Peggy Susan Dean (Colorado) | Peggy Susan Dean (Colorado) |
Chadron State Dual Victory
While this article primarily focuses on Olivia Munson's career, it is worth noting the achievements of other wrestlers and teams in the sport. For example, Chadron State recently secured a 26-22 dual victory over Dickinson State.
Chadron State earned the maximum five points in all five of its victories to emerge with a 26-22 dual victory over Dickinson State, the No. The Eagles jumped out to a 15-0 lead. After a forfeit win for Brianna Vollendroff at 103 pounds, the Eagles received pins from Rylee Balcazar (110 pounds), Adrianna Lopez (117), Desza Munson (145) and Maria Arellano to rack up 25 points.
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Chadron State clinched the dual with two quick pins at 145 and 160. The heavyweight bout between CSC's Estrella Vasquez Gutierrez and Dickinson State's Isabella Urias was the only one of the night to go the distance.
Chadron State will head to Colby, Kansas to take part in the Dust Bowls Open hosted by Colby Community College this Saturday.
Match Results:
- 110: Rylee Balcazar (CSC) def. Jenna Gerhardt (DSU) by fall (5:03)
- 117: Adrianna Lopez (CSC) def. Emma Thompson (DSU) by fall (1:29)
- 124: Birta McCaskill (DSU) def. Taylor Lind (CSC) by fall (1:24)
- 131: Makenzie Shaw (DSU) def. Kenadee Thomas (CSC) by fall (1:46)
- 138: Jumoke Adekoye (DSU) def. Nevaeh Leonard (CSC) by tech fall (10-0, 1:56)
- 145: Desza Munson (CSC) def. Lily Schaad (DSU) by fall (1:53)
- 160: Maria Arellano (CSC) def. Grace Brown (DSU) by fall (0:53)
- 180: Bridgette Price (DSU) def. Jeslyn Kindred (CSC) by fall (0:36)
- 207: Isabella Urias (DSU) def. Estrella Vasquez Gutierrez (CSC) by decision (6-0)
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