CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Women’s Tennis Individual Flighted Singles (A, B, C, D, E) and Doubles (A, B, C) Tournament will take place Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Play will begin at 10:00a on both days. Players take the courts at Coe College and Veterans Memorial Tennis Center. Indoor backup for courts will be at Coe College.
Day one play will begin with doubles matches, to be played through the quarterfinals, followed by singles matches. Day two will begin with doubles matches, to be played through the championship, followed by singles matches.
The Field:
The 2025 edition of the individual tournament will feature 103 student-athletes in singles and 50 doubles pairs.
This year’s tournament, hosted by Coe College, will feature 20 in the A-flight singles, 15 B-flight singles players, 24 entries in the C-flight, 22 entries in the D-flight, and 22 student-athletes in the E-flight. Doubles action will see 13 teams take the court in the A-flight, 15 duos in the B-flight, and 22 pairs in the C-flight.
Top Seeds:
A-Singles: Sophia Fain, Coe College
B-Singles: Crystal Craft, Nebraska Wesleyan University
C-Singles: Sydney Peterson, Central College
D-Singles: Nevaeh Rundles, Coe College
E-Singles: Kaylee Mazur, Loras College
A-Doubles: Julia Moreno / Allie Christensen, Luther College
B-Doubles: Jenna Mahoney / Madi Whalen, Central College
C-Doubles: Rebekah Christensen / Millie Wolfe, Central College
Follow Along:
Draws for the 2025 championship can be found on the ITA tournament page where live updates and results will be posted throughout the weekend. Schedules and additional information can also be found on the A-R-C Individual Tournament page. All updates can additionally be found on the A-R-C X (formerly Twitter) page @AmerRiversConf.
Locations:
The tournament will take place at the following sites:
- Coe College Tennis Courts
- Veterans Memorial Tennis Center
Court Assignments:
Fans are encouraged to stay up-to-date on the A-R-C social media accounts for court assignemnt updates throughout the event. The breakdown of locations of flights is listed below:
- Coe College Tennis Courts - 10 courts (A-, B-, E-Singles / A-, B-Doubles)
- Veterans Memorial Tennis Center - 9 courts (C-, D-Singles / C-Doubles)
Weather Conditions:
Fall weather is here to stay and this weekend looks beautiful for the A-R-C Women’s Individual Tennis Tournament.
Preparation:
This tournament proves that student-athletes are both physically and mentally prepared for a grueling weekend of tennis. The intensity of the individual tournament can be draining, and mental resilience is often key to advancing through the rounds.
About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
