SARASOTA, Fla. – The New College of Florida women's wrestling program is receiving national recognition before its first competition, earning 16 points among teams receiving votes in the NAIA Women's Wrestling Preseason Top 20 ratings.
Led by head coach Koby Reyes, the Mighty Banyans will compete in the Mid-South Conference during their inaugural season. NCF enters its debut campaign with a roster featuring collegiate experience, a national qualifier and accomplished wrestlers from across Florida.
Sophomore Daniela Espinal brings NAIA National Championships experience after qualifying as a freshman at Montreat College under Reyes. The Brooksville, Fla., native and Hernando High School graduate will compete at 124 pounds, continuing her collegiate career under Reyes as the Mighty Banyans establish their program.
Sophomore Kristy More adds experience at 160 pounds after spending one season competing at the NCAA Division II level at the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota. The Land O' Lakes, Fla., native and Sunlake High School graduate captured a Florida state championship in 2025.
Junior Kaitelynn Oliver joins NCF from the University of Providence in Montana and will compete at 131 pounds. The Miami native and South Dade High School graduate was a two-time Florida state placer and captured the 2024 Grappler Fall Classic national championship. Oliver also earned AAU All-American honors and reached the blood round at both Fargo and the NHSCA National Championships.
Espinal, More and Oliver will help anchor the Mighty Banyans as Reyes guides the program through its first season of collegiate competition.
Grand View leads the preseason ratings with 187 points, followed by Indiana Tech with 159 and Ottawa with 152. Life, which will host NCF's season-opening event, is ranked fourth with 149 points.
Fans can get their first look at the Mighty Banyans during the Blue/Gold dual scrimmages Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. at NCF's Harry Sudakoff Center.
NCF will officially open its inaugural season Nov. 6-7 at Eagle Madness, hosted by Life University.
