CORVALLIS, Ore. – After claiming the first-ever Cascade Collegiate Conference Championship, presented by U.S. Bank, last year, Menlo College was picked to repeat as the 2020-21 CCC Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Preseason Poll was released Tuesday.
The Oaks grabbed seven first-place votes and 63 total points to be the overwhelming preseason favorite. Last year, Menlo won the championship with 166.5 points and saw six individual Oaks win championships at their weight classes.
Southern Oregon University picked up one first-place vote and 55 total points in the poll after taking second at the CCC Championships. Kayvette Osorio won the 191-pound title as a true freshman and looks to keep momentum moving forward heading into the new year.
The University of Providence rounds out the top-three on the poll with 40 points, while Eastern Oregon University and Corban University tied for fourth with 37 points each. Life Pacific University (24 points), Simpson University (20 points) and Warner Pacific University (12 points) closed out the poll in spots six through eight, respectively.
This year’s CCC Championship will be held on Feb. 28, 2021, in Great Falls, Mont.
2020-21 CCC Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Preseason Poll
Team (First-Place Votes) Points
1. Menlo College (7) 63
2. Southern Oregon University (1) 55
3. University of Providence 40
T-4. Eastern Oregon University 37
T-4. Corban University 37
6. Life Pacific University 24
7. Simpson University 20
8. Warner Pacific University 12