Wrestling | 11/10/2026 6:30:00 PM

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2026) - The Texas Woman's wrestling team officially kicked off their season this past weekend in Grand Junction, Colo., competing in a dual against Colorado Mesa before turning around for Sunday's Maverick Open.

TWU dropped Saturday's dual to the Mavericks, 32-14, before bounding back with a solid showing on Sunday. Five Pioneers placed in the top five of their respective weight classes at the Maverick Open, highlighted by sophomore Kitana Leafatato, who won the 207-pound bracket to capture her first tournament title with Texas Woman's.

Four other Pioneers added top-five finishes: Jordyn Parker (138) and Mackenzie Blue (145) each earned runner-up finishes, while Samaria Barnett (180) and Alexa Rodriguez (103) rounded out the placers in fifth.

IMPACT WRESTLERS (Maverick Open - Sunday)

• Kitana Leafatato: 1st Place (3-0 Overall Record)

• Jordyn Parker: 2nd Place (3-1)

• Mackenzie Blue: 2nd Place (4-1)

• Samaria Barnett: 5th Place (3-2)

• Alexa Rodriguez: 5th Place (3-2)

KEY PIONEER MATCHES (Dual & Maverick Open)

• 103: Rodriguez dropped a fall in Saturday's dual before rebounding on Sunday with a 3-2 tournament run at the Maverick Open, securing fifth place at 103 pounds.

• 138: Parker gave TWU their first dual win Saturday with a 12-2 technical fall over CMU's Thalia Vogelsang. She carried that momentum into Sunday, going 3-1 to finish second at 138 pounds.

• 145: Blue provided a huge highlight in Saturday's dual, securing a win over Delarie Juarez at 4:29. On Sunday, she won four matches in a 4-1 run to make her way to the championship bout, finishing runner-up at 145 pounds.

• 180: Barnett battled through a tough decision loss in dual action before bouncing back with three victories on Sunday to post a 3-2 record and claim fifth place at 180 pounds.

• 207: Leafatato opened her weekend with a dominant 10-0 technical fall victory in Saturday's dual over CMU's Alena Bartley. She continued her dominance in Sunday's bracket, going 3-0 to claim the 207-pound championship and earn her first tournament title as a Pioneer.

FROM HEAD COACH RANDI MILLER
"I think we are off to a good start," Head Coach Randi Miller said. "We had fun and definitely identified some things to work on."

NEXT UP 
The Pioneers return to action this weekend, Nov. 13-14, when they travel to Marshall, Mo., to compete in the Missouri Valley Open.

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