KANSAS — Haley Ward of (RV) Avila University has been named the KCAC/Sooner Athletic Conference Women's Wrestler of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Ward was selected for her performances from Nov. 2-8 by a vote of the conferences' Sports Information Directors. The KCAC and Sooner merged to one national qualifying group in women's wrestling in 2025-26 and are continuing that partnership in the 2026-27 season, and have chosen to honor one Women's Wrestler of the Week between the two conferences. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by Athletic Solutions.
Haley Ward - (RV) Avila University
Sr. | 207 lbs. | Buckner, Mo.
INDIVIDUAL INFO
Individual Record Overall: 4-0
Individual Record Dual: 4-0
| Date |
Tournament or Duals |
Tournament/Dual Opponents |
Score |
Place Team Finished |
| 11/7 |
Ottawa - Hinderliter Invitational |
Faith Spencer, Ottawa |
W, Fall, 2:14 |
N/A |
| 11/7 |
Ottawa - Hinderliter Invitational |
Zoe-shalom Ahue Bolosan, Missouri Valley |
W, TF, 10-0 |
N/A |
| 11/7 |
Ottawa - Hinderliter Invitational |
Selena Mares, Grand View |
W, Fall, 2:52 |
N/A |
| 11/7 |
Ottawa - Hinderliter Invitational |
Kylee Lindsay, Ottawa |
W, TF, 10-0 |
N/A |
The reigning NAIA 207-pound runner-up, Haley Ward, could not have started her 2026-27 campaign any better, taking first place in the Ottawa - Hinterliter Invitational on Saturday. The Avila senior took first place, with a 4-0 record, with two falls and a pair of tech falls. She wrestled a rematch of last year's national semifinal match against No. 5 Selena Mares of Grand View, winning via fall.
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