Tucson Wrestler Arizona Poulin Wins 10U Greco-Roman Title at USA Wrestling Nationals

The 10-year-old from Cyclones Wrestling and Fitness Club dominated her competition in Spokane.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:06am

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Arizona Poulin, a 10-year-old wrestler from Tucson's Cyclones Wrestling and Fitness Club, won the 10U Greco-Roman national championship at the USA Wrestling Women's Nationals tournament in Spokane, Washington. Poulin went 3-0 in the round-robin competition, winning all three of her matches by fall.

Why it matters

Poulin's national title was one of three won by Southern Arizona wrestlers at the prestigious USA Wrestling Women's Nationals event, highlighting the strength of the region's youth wrestling programs and the development of top female talent.

The details

In her 10U Greco-Roman matches, Poulin defeated Lily Valdovinos of Washington in 1:01, Zuri Silva of Washington in 1:30, and Penelope Arce of Washington in just 32 seconds, all by fall. Poulin's championship was part of a strong showing for Southern Arizona, as Renee Garza of the RBY Wrestling Club/Sunnyside Kids Club won her second straight 8U freestyle national title, and Ana Gisele Kelly of the Cyclones Wrestling & Fitness Club claimed the 12U 87-pound freestyle national crown.

  • The USA Wrestling Women's Nationals tournament took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026 in Spokane, Washington.

The players

Arizona Poulin

A 10-year-old wrestler who trains at the Cyclones Wrestling and Fitness Club in Tucson, Arizona and won the 10U Greco-Roman national championship at the USA Wrestling Women's Nationals.

Renee Garza

A wrestler from the RBY Wrestling Club/Sunnyside Kids Club in Southern Arizona who won her second consecutive 8U freestyle national title at the USA Wrestling Women's Nationals.

Ana Gisele Kelly

A wrestler from the Cyclones Wrestling & Fitness Club in Tucson, Arizona who won the 12U 87-pound freestyle national championship at the USA Wrestling Women's Nationals.

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The takeaway

The success of Arizona Poulin and other Southern Arizona wrestlers at the prestigious USA Wrestling Women's Nationals tournament demonstrates the strength of the region's youth wrestling programs and their ability to develop top female talent. This bodes well for the future of women's wrestling in the state and nationally.