The (13-5) S.W.A.T. Valkyrie team has had a lot of success this season winning multiple tournament crowns at Audubon, Pride of Iowa, and S.W.A.T. scramble. When asked about what helped brew this year’s positives results, Head Coach Tiffany South credits the environment that the Valkyrie create at each match.

Helping create such an electric and cohesive unit is no small matter. Team bonding has been a focus for coach South beginning in the offseason and up until now.

Now with the Super Regional on Friday Coach South knows she has talented wrestlers like the second-ranked wrestler at 170 pounds, according to IAWrestle, Grace Britten who won another championship at the Valkyrie Invitational. She may not be a loud leader but has impressed coach South in the way she teaches her teammates.

Behind her is another talented wrestler at 190 Ellen Gerlock who also won an individual title at the Valkyrie Invitational. Gerlock has impressed coach South with her tenacity on the mat and the drive she carries to never quit.

Looking ahead to the Super Regional on Friday, Coach South is aware of the pressure that can bring. She’s kept pressure at bay but knows of the talent on this Valkyrie squad and how all 14 could advance.

The Super Regional starts at 10am on Friday January 26th. S.W.A.T. has been assigned region 1 and will battle at Tyson Arena in Sioux City.