Manheim, PA – On Saturday night, in front of a large finals crowd at the NJCAA's National Wrestling Invitational at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) honored Jake Lords of Carl Albert State College (CASC) as the NJCAA Women's National Coach of the Year.

This prestigious award, presented by Defense Soap, the official hygiene partner of the NWCA, is selected by coaching peers and recognizes exceptional leadership, competitive success, and contributions to the campus community.

Coach Lords led CASC to a 4-2 dual meet record, with the team achieving a No. 2 national ranking at its peak during the season.

National Finalists

In addition to Coach Lords, the NWCA recognized two other outstanding finalists for the NJCAA Women's National Coach of the Year award:

• Zak Hensley, Iowa Central Community College
• Jake Lords, Carl Albert State College
• Monica Mendoza, Iowa Western Community College

The NWCA congratulates all honorees on their dedication, leadership, and contributions to wrestling's growth and success.