Women's Wrestling Bio
Alenna Nilsen
Junior * 55 kg. * 5-2
Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg HS
2006-07: Finished with a 13-18 record...Her 13 wins were fourth best on the team...Opened season with a second place finish at Mike Clock Open in 55 kg. class...Also placed second in 55/59 kg. class in women's bracket of Oregon Classic...Captured third place finishes at Portland State Open and Northwest Open and fourth at Lady Oak Invitational...Went 4-7 in dual matches...2005-06: Finished with a 19-12 record at 55 kg., including a 16-10 record against collegiate opponents and four pins...Finished year ranked No. 8 at 55 kg. in TheMat.com U.S. College Poll...Placed second at the Mike Clock Open, losing in championship to Ashley McKilligan of Simon Fraser...Also had second place finish at Lady Oaks Open and third at Western Open.
High School: Wrestled for Tom Cox at Petersburg High School...Also participated in varsity track.
Personal: Daughter of Mike & Ravenna Nilsen...Exercise science major.