February 4, 2025
NIACC's Smith claims Grand View Open title
DES MOINES - NIACC's Valerie Smith claimed the 235-pound gold division title Saturday at the Grand View Open.
Smith, a sophomore from Old Hickory, Tenn., picked up three falls to improve her record this season to 6-0 with five falls.
Smith, who is ranked second, pinned third-ranked Gabby Watson of Carl Albert State College in 1 minute, 25 seconds in the 235-pound gold title match.
Smith advanced to the finals with a pin in 5:35 over Indian Hills' Kennedi Washington, who is ranked seventh. Smith opened the tournament with a :19 fall over Rayanne Mutchler of the University of Jamestown.
NIACC returns to action Wednesday at home against Iowa Western. The ICCAC dual meet starts at 6 p.m. in the NIACC recreation center.
