Lily Sherer Named NWCA Women’s Wrestler of the Month
The Bald Eagles sophomore brought home the award after notching two wins over ranked opponents in November.
MANHEIM, PA – Today (Nov. 6), Lily Sherer (Shohola, Pa./Delaware Valley) of the No. 10 Lock Haven women’s wrestling team has been named the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Women’s Wrestler of the Month in Region 1 after her stellar November.
For Lock Haven, it marks the first time in program history the Bald Eagles have earned a NWCA Wrestler of the Month, in just their second full season of competition.
The nation’s No. 4 ranked wrestler at 130 pounds, Sherer soared to a 5-1 record in November with two wins over ranked opponents, three pins, and one tech fall.
She started the season off with an impressive performance at the Princeton Open, capped with a 3-1 record and a second-place finish. Sherer and the Bald Eagles then moved on to dual action where she started off with an upset victory over the No. 3 ranked Mia Macaluso of East Stroudsburg. After starting down 6-0 in the match, Sherer came from behind to secure a pin and help No. 19 Lock Haven defeat No. 14 East Stroudsburg.
The sophomore doubled up on dual wins she defeated the No. 7 ranked Naomi Henry. Sherer started off strong and earned a convincing 9-5 decision to help the Bald Eagles claim another ranked victory over No. 15 New Jersey City.
So far in 2022, Sherer has compiled a 9-2 record including four pins. Sherer will now be eligible for the NWCA National Wrestler of the Month, which will be released on Thursday (Dec. 8).
Up next for Sherer and the Bald Eagles is the National Dual Meet Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. The action will take place from January 6-7 at the Kentucky Expo Center.
