Women's Wrestling Caps Off Undefeated GPAC Slate
CRETE, Neb. — The 12th-ranked Doane women's wrestling team put an emphatic stamp on history Saturday afternoon inside the Haddix Center, defeating RV Waldorf 42-6 to secure the inaugural GPAC Women's Wrestling Regular Season Championship with a perfect 5-0 conference record.
The Tigers dominated from the opening whistle, winning nine of 10 contested weights and recording five falls, two forfeits, a technical fall, and a decision in a commanding team performance.
Fast Start Sets the Tone
At 103 pounds, No. 18 Kimberly Navarrete ignited the Tigers with a first-period fall in 2:11 to give Doane an early 5-0 lead. The momentum continued at 110 as No. 12 Karina Vang picked up a forfeit victory, pushing the advantage to 10-0.
Doane continued to roll at 117, where Bettie Chambers secured a fall at 5:22. Moments later, 11th-ranked Angelica Vicente Gonzalez needed just 44 seconds to pin her opponent at 124, extending the lead to 20-0.
Bonus Points Across the Lineup
At 131, No. 12 Ashlee Palimo'o added a technical fall (16-6) in 4:27, while Payton Weese followed with a lightning-quick fall in just 25 seconds at 138.
No. 16 Bridgette Sotomayor contributed a strong 10-2 major decision at 145.
At 180, Hailey Romero earned a forfeit victory before third-ranked Jessica Rodriguez capped the dual in dominant fashion with a 45-second fall over No. 19 Skyler Bruno at 207.
Championship Secured
The 42-6 final clinched the Tigers' unblemished 5-0 GPAC mark and etched their name into conference history as the first-ever GPAC Women's Wrestling Regular Season Champions.
With depth, bonus-point production, and top-to-bottom firepower, Doane controlled the conference slate throughout the season. Saturday's dominant performance was a fitting conclusion, showcasing the strength and consistency that defined the Tigers' championship campaign.
Doane now turns its attention to postseason competition, carrying momentum and the confidence of a historic conference title run.
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