ALLENDALE, Mich. – Two Lakers will compete in the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic on Nov. 1 at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey at 7:00 pm.

The All-Star Classic is a premier collegiate wrestling event that showcases the top male and female wrestlers from around the country. The event features 10 highly ranked Division I folkstyle matchups along with four cross-divisional women's freestyle matches. Many high-profile athletes, including national champions and All-Americans, compete in the event.

In the 117-pound weight class, GVSU's No. 1 Sage Mortimer will face No. 1 Salyna Shotwell of Life University. Mortimer won the 110-pound National Championship last year with an undefeated record. Moving up to a new weight class will be challenging but achievable for Mortimer as she looks to take down Shotwell. She is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation at 117 pounds.

"I'm super excited to kick off my last college season at GVSU with such fun and excitement that never fails to have great matches," said Sage Mortimer.

In the 138-pound weight class, No. 1 Katie Lange will compete against No. 1 Zaynah McBryde of Life University. Lange claimed the 138-pound National Championship in this respected weight class and will remain in it throughout the season. She is expected to continue dominating on the mat, as she currently holds the No. 1 national ranking according to the NWCA preseason poll.

"What an amazing opportunity for these two athletes. They're always willing to put themselves on the line on the biggest stages," said head coach Jake Short.

"We also have the team wrestling at the Pointer Open. We're very grateful for the opportunity to compete, and I know the athletes will be ready to battle out there. Anchor Up!" added Short.

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The Grand Valley State women's wrestling team is kicking off the 2025–26 season in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on Saturday, November 1. This will mark the second consecutive year they've opened their season there. The Lakers will compete in an open tournament hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.

At the Pointer Open, 22 different teams will compete, ranging from Division II to Division III programs, as well as Division I  JUCO colleges. No. 4 Grand Valley State will be a major standout in this tournament, facing strong competition from North Central, who is ranked No. 2 in the NCAA preseason poll.

"I'm so excited to get the season going! We have a different energy with our first year under our belt, and with that, we have big goals this year," said Assistant Coach Marlynne Deede.
"This year is about wrestling for each other, and I'm excited to watch the girls go out there and wrestle for more than just themselves," Deede added.

The following Lakers will represent Grand Valley State at the Pointer Open:

103: Rayana Sahagun
117: Libby Roberts
124: Aspen Blasko, Miriam Hopson
131: Linnea Britton, Emma Donovan, Olivia Heft, Emily Medford, Hannah Palise
145: Claire Agostini,Terra Booe, Margaret Burrma, Jordyn Fouse, Noelle Gaffney,
160: Elleni Johnson, Rihanna Venegas
180: Maddison Ward
207: Aaliyah Grandberry

The Pointer Open is set to take place at Skyward Fieldhouse in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. For live streaming, visit this link.. For live updates and stats, visit Trackwrestling.