CORALVILLE, Iowa -- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) was highlighted by five All-Americans at the inaugural NCAA NC Women's Wrestling Championship. Wartburg's Gable Hemann, Kylie Rule, and Rewa Chababo and Simpson's Annelise Obermark and Keeley Kehrli grabbed All-American honors after battling during a historic weekened.
The A-R-C sent 11 wrestlers from three institutions to represent this weekend in Coralville.
The championship will be conducted in a national collegiate format again next season before becoming a Division III Championship during the 2027-28 academic year.
Heading into the championship finals Saturday evening, McKendree University (Division II) leads the University of Iowa (Division I) by 8.5 points. North Central College (Division III) sits in third place with 117.5 points.
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.
