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Jamestown Jimmies Women's Wrestling Shines at USA Wrestling Nationals
Emily Novak wins 180-pound title as Jimmies place fourth as a team
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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The Jamestown Jimmies Women's Wrestling team had an impressive showing at the inaugural USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals in North Liberty, Iowa. Emily Novak won the 180-pound weight class with three pins, while the Jimmies placed fourth overall as a team with seven individual place winners.
Why it matters
The strong performance by the Jamestown Jimmies highlights the growth and competitiveness of women's collegiate wrestling, which has seen increased participation and recognition in recent years. The Jimmies' success at this national event showcases their program's talent and ability to compete at the highest level.
The details
At the USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals, Emily Novak dominated the 180-pound weight class, winning all three of her matches by pin in under 1:27. Nora Houglum finished second at 131 pounds, with teammate Abby Ewing taking third. Celia Jaeger placed third at 180 pounds, while Ann Marie Meiman (145) and Leah Williard (160) each took fourth-place finishes. Kiera Hagman rounded out the Jimmies' individual place winners with a sixth-place result at 124 pounds.
- The inaugural USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals took place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in North Liberty, Iowa.
The players
Emily Novak
A wrestler for the Jamestown Jimmies Women's Wrestling team who won the 180-pound title at the USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals.
Nora Houglum
A wrestler for the Jamestown Jimmies Women's Wrestling team who finished second at 131 pounds at the USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals.
Abby Ewing
A wrestler for the Jamestown Jimmies Women's Wrestling team who took third place at 131 pounds at the USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals.
Celia Jaeger
A wrestler for the Jamestown Jimmies Women's Wrestling team who placed third at 180 pounds at the USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals.
Jamestown Jimmies Women's Wrestling
The women's wrestling team from Jamestown College that placed fourth overall at the USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals.
The takeaway
The Jamestown Jimmies Women's Wrestling team's strong performance at the inaugural USA Wrestling Women's Collegiate Club Nationals, including an individual title and several other top finishes, demonstrates the program's competitiveness and the continued growth of women's collegiate wrestling as a whole.
