NEW YORK, NY – RESULTS Menlo College Women's Wrestling made its presence felt on the international stage Friday, having five representatives at the prestigious Bill Farrell Memorial International in New York City. Featuring two current Oaks and three Menlo alumni, the group delivered an impressive showing, highlighted by three championship finalists, an international title for former Oak Solin Piearcy and an all-Menlo championship matchup at 76kg between Kalila Shrive and Tavia Heidelberg-Tillotson.

The Bill Farrell Memorial International is among the most established international wrestling competitions in the United States. Hosted annually by the New York Athletic Club, the UWW-sanctioned event has a tradition spanning more than 60 years and brings together elite senior-level wrestlers from across the globe. The 2026 edition featured more than 400 athletes representing 31 countries. The tournament also carries significant implications for American competitors, with U.S. athletes finishing in the top three of their respective weight classes earning automatic qualification to the 2027 World Team Trials.

 

Oak Highlights

• Five Menlo representatives competed at the international tournament, including two current Oaks and three alumni.

• Three Menlo representatives advanced to championship finals across two weight classes.

• Former Oak Solin Piearcy captured the 68kg championship with a 10-2 decision victory.

• Current Oak Kalila Shrive and former Oak Tavia Heidelberg-Tillotson created an all-Menlo championship final at 76kg.

• Shrive finished the day undefeated with a 3-0 record.

 

Oaks Deliver Standout Performances in New York

Leading the way was former Oak and current Team USA competitor Solin Piearcy, who captured the 68kg championship with an impressive 2-0 performance. Piearcy worked her way through the bracket, including victories over two Team Canada competitors, before advancing to the championship final. Piearcy closed out her tournament with a commanding 10-2 decision in the championship match. The former Menlo standout continues to make her mark in women's wrestling beyond her collegiate career, adding another international accomplishment to her résumé.

At 76kg, Menlo guaranteed itself championship representation as current Oak Kalila Shrive and former Oak turned Volunteer Assistant Coach Tavia Heidelberg-Tillotson battled their way into the final, creating an all-Menlo championship matchup. Shrive put together an undefeated 3-0 performance to reach the title bout, while Heidelberg-Tillotson went 2-1 to secure her place in the final. The matchup was a special moment for the program, bringing together a current Oak and a former standout who continues to compete at the Team USA level. Having two representatives from the same program meet for an international championship highlighted the depth of talent within the Menlo wrestling family and the continued success of its alumni.

Menlo's international representation also included former Oak turned Assistant Coach Alejandra Corral, who returned to competition at 50kg and worked her way through the consolation bracket before finishing her day against former Oak Gracie Figueroa. Current super senior Ajayzee Zaballos also made her return to competition at 57kg following a redshirt season, marking her collegiate return on the international stage in New York.

 

Up Next…

The Oaks will return to the mat on Sunday, November 8, when Menlo hosts the Menlo Open inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion. Competition is scheduled to begin at 9 am, giving the Oaks another opportunity to compete on their home mats and build momentum for the remainder of the season. Menlo welcomes fans to Haynes-Prim Pavilion to support the Oaks throughout the day.