Pennsylvania was well represented at the inaugural NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championships, held March 6–7 in Coralville, Iowa, as athletes with Keystone State ties competed across multiple weight classes and helped several programs earn top-25 team finishes. The historic event—won by McKendree (171 points) ahead of Iowa (166) and North Central (123.5)—featured several standout performances from Pennsylvania wrestlers, highlighted by national champion Val Solorio and All-American finishes from Tiffani Baublitz, Aubre Krazer, Haylie Jaffe, Savannah Witt, and Zoey Haines.
Solorio Captures Historic NCAA Title
Leading the Pennsylvania contingent was Val Solorio (Iowa), who captured the 103-pound national championship. Solorio dominated the finals with a 13–1 technical fall over Rayana Sahagun (Grand Valley State), becoming the first NCAA women’s wrestling national champion with Pennsylvania roots. Her title performance helped power Iowa to a runner-up finish in the team standings.
Baublitz Finishes Career as 4x Regional Champ & NCAA/ NCWWC All-American
Tiffani Baublitz (East Stroudsburg) delivered the top finish among Pennsylvania residents, advancing to the 160-pound championship match to earn runner-up honors and another All-American finish. Baublitz made a strong run through the bracket before falling in the finals to Olympic medalist Kennedy Blades (Iowa) by fall. Her performance helped lead East Stroudsburg to a 10th-place team finish and added to her résumé as a four-time All-American.
Krazer Earns Podium Finish
Freshman Aubre Krazer (Lehigh) also turned in an impressive tournament, finishing third at 131 pounds. Krazer secured her podium spot with a fall over Cassia Zammit (West Liberty) in 2:48 in the bronze match. Her performance contributed key points toward Lehigh’s sixth-place team finish, the highest among Pennsylvania programs.
Jaffe Returns to the Podium
At 138 pounds, Haylie Jaffe (McKendree) added another All-American performance to her career with a third-place finish. Jaffe closed her tournament with a 5–3 decision over Lilly Luft (Iowa) in the bronze-medal match, helping McKendree secure the team national championship.
Witt & Haines Secures All-American Honors
Savannah Witt (Eastern) and Zoey Haines (Eastern) also reached the podium at 124 pounds and 145 pounds, finishing seventh and eighth respectively. Witt and Haines helping Eastern finish 17th in the team standings.
Additional Pennsylvania Representation
Several other Pennsylvania qualifiers competed in Coralville, including Sylvyn Parham (Muhlenberg) at 110, Josey Wehr (Eastern) at 117, Jayleah Pletz (Lock Haven) at 124, Olivia Kinder (Eastern) at 160, Peyton Fries (York) at 207, and Abbie Miles (Northern Michigan) at 180.
A Historic Milestone
The championship marked a major milestone as the first NCAA-sanctioned women’s wrestling championship, bringing together the nation’s top collegiate athletes. With a national champion, a national finalist, and multiple All-Americans, Pennsylvania competitors once again demonstrated the state’s growing impact on the national women’s wrestling landscape.