Contact: Anna Fox, Sports Information Graduate Assistant, amfox@noctrl.edu
 
NWCA Press Release
 
Dec. 12, 2023 - For only the second time in the North Central College women's wrestling program history, a wrestler has been selected for the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) NCAA National Wrestler of the month. Kendra Ryan was chosen for the award after a tremendous performance in the month of November.
 
She is currently ranked No. 1 in the 109-pound weight class and has earned a perfect record of 12-0 this season. She has tallied 10 technical falls, one decision, and one pin throughout her wins. Her wins have not come from easy matches, Ryan has earned wins over highly ranked opponents.
 
Ryan has defeated No. 4 Pauline Granados (McKendree University) and No. 3 Kaelani Shufeldt (Lock Haven). She has also taken down No. 5 in the NAIA, Tehani Soares (Indiana Tech) twice adding to her list of accomplishments this season.
 
Yelena Makoyed is the only other Cardinal to receive this distinction. She has won the award twice, once on Feb. 23, 2022, and once on Dec. 12, 2022.
 
The Cardinals are on the road for the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships Dec. 30. Matches are set to start at 9:30 a.m.
 
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