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Yazdan Farokhizad grabs the leg of an opponent at the 2026 OUA Championships
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Yazdan Farokhizad (left) grabs the leg of a Guelph Gryphons wrestler at the 2026 OUA Championships on Feb. 7 in London, Ont.

General News Theo Wan

Wrestling Canada Lutte Top 10: Men’s wrestling remains at No. 1, women’s side maintains No. 3 position

In the final Wrestling Canada Lutte Top 10 rankings of the season, the Brock Badgers men's and women's wrestling teams continue to hold their No. 1 and No. 3 spots, respectively. 

Men's Wrestling - No. 1    
Last Ranking: No. 1 (Jan. 28)   
Highest Ranking: No. 1 (Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 18)      
Weeks in Wrestling Canada Lutte Top 10: Eight (Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 18)  

At the 2026 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championships on Feb. 7 in London, Ont., the Badgers created more history, winning their 27th overall and 10th consecutive banner. 

Javier Tonita-Charriez won a gold medal in the 57-kilogram division in his first provincial championship, earning the OUA Men's Rookie of the Year award. 

In addition to Tonita-Charriez's success, four other Badgers earned gold medals as Mason Mastroianni (65kg), Gabriel Blanchette (68kg), Yazdan Farokhizad (90kg) and Roger Li (125kg) all claimed victory in their individual weight classes. 

Both Aiden O'Neill (61kg) Callum Knox (100kg) placed second to round out the Badgers men's results. 

Marty Calder was named the OUA Men's Coach of the Year for the fifth consecutive year. 

The season culminates next week as last year's national silver medallists head to Thunder Bay, Ont., for the Wrestling Canada Lutte U SPORTS Invitational Championships on Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28. 

Women's Wrestling - No. 3   
Last Ranking: No. 3 (Jan. 28)  
Highest Ranking: No. 2 (Jan. 14)     
Weeks in Wrestling Canada Lutte Top 10: Eight (Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 18) 

The Brock Badgers women's team claimed their 24th overall and 11th consecutive OUA title at the 2026 OUA Wrestling Championships on Feb. 7 in London, Ont. 

It was a mix of veteran poise and upstart performances as the Badgers took home six first-place finishes. 

Francesca Lo Greco (56kg), Mia Friesen (62kg), Vanessa Keefe (68kg) and Cassie Corbett (72kg) all claimed gold medals for at least the second time in their careers. 

Joining them were two wrestlers making their OUA championship debuts as Emma Chartres (50kg) bested all challengers and was named the OUA Women's Rookie of the Year, while Claudia Landry (83kg) won her final match by fall. 

The Badgers weren't done there as Aleena Dhanji (65kg) and Laurence Lescadre finished with a silver and bronze medal, respectively. 

Dave Collie captured OUA Women's Coach of the Year honours for the fourth time in his career. 

Up next, the Badgers look to defend their national title at the 2026 Wrestling Canada Lutte U SPORTS Invitational Championships taking place in Thunder Bay, Ont., from Friday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, Feb. 28.

Laurence Lescadre prepares to grapple an opponent at the 2026 OUA Championships
Laurence Lescadre prepares to grapple an opponent at the 2026 OUA Championships on Feb. 7 in London, Ont.
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Players Mentioned

Cassie Corbett

Cassie Corbett

Third Year
Mia Friesen

Mia Friesen

Fourth Year
Vanessa Keefe

Vanessa Keefe

Fourth Year
Claudia Landry

Claudia Landry

Second Year
Laurence Lescadre

Laurence Lescadre

Second Year
Francesca Lo Greco

Francesca Lo Greco

Third Year
Emma Chartres

Emma Chartres

First Year
Aleena Dhanji

Aleena Dhanji

First Year
Gabriel Blanchette

Gabriel Blanchette

Fifth Year
Yazdan Farokhizad

Yazdan Farokhizad

Third Year

Players Mentioned

Cassie Corbett

Cassie Corbett

Third Year
Mia Friesen

Mia Friesen

Fourth Year
Vanessa Keefe

Vanessa Keefe

Fourth Year
Claudia Landry

Claudia Landry

Second Year
Laurence Lescadre

Laurence Lescadre

Second Year
Francesca Lo Greco

Francesca Lo Greco

Third Year
Emma Chartres

Emma Chartres

First Year
Aleena Dhanji

Aleena Dhanji

First Year
Gabriel Blanchette

Gabriel Blanchette

Fifth Year
Yazdan Farokhizad

Yazdan Farokhizad

Third Year