Alexandra and Olivia Hofrichter compete at UWSP Pointer Open

In the first weekend of November, the UWSP Pointer Open at Champions Hall in Stevens Point saw two important chapters in the careers of a pair of former Antigo wrestlers.

Alexandra Hofrichter, already the most dominant competitor in University of Dubuque wrestling history, started the final chapter in her college career. A three-time national qualifier, and two-time All-American, Alexandra looks to end her career with another run at the NCAA podium. Alexandra is currently ranked 9th in the nation at 160 pounds (https://hermat.com/rankings/ncaa/160/ ).

Starting her first chapter in her college career, Olivia Hofrichter exchanged her Maroon and White for the Purple and Gold of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. After a successful high school career, Olivia looks to continue to improve her skills as she begins competition at the NCAA level.

Alexandra received a bye in the first championship round and then faced Annabel Blanchard of Wartburg in the second round. Alexandra needed 44 seconds to capitalize on an underhook by Blanchard to hit a throw, earning the pinfall victory 11 seconds later.

The quarterfinals saw Haidyn Synder of Wartburg try to slow Alexandra down. Synder was unsuccessful, as Alexandra needed only 28 seconds to secure a feet to back takedown and 4 additional seconds to earn the pinfall victory.

The semifinals saw a matchup of ranked individuals. Alexandra, as mentioned before, is currently ranked 9th in the nation at 160 pounds. Abbie Miles of Northern Michigan is ranked 10th at 180 pounds. Miles was able to use her size and strength to build an early 4-0 lead. Near the mid-point of the first period, Miles executed a 4-point feet to back throw, but Alexandra was able to maintain control of the overhook, earning a reversal with exposure, and putting Miles shoulders flat to the mat for the pinfall victory at 1:41.

The finals saw a rematch from the 2026 NCAA National Tournament as Alexandra faced Sun Prairie, Wisconsin native Sophia Bassino. Bassino now competes for Northern Michigan University and is ranked 8th at 160 pounds. Bassino was also a world team member for Brazil, earning a silver medal at the Pan American Championships this past year. Bassino was able to convert on a couple of scrambles throughout the match, and showed some techniques that she has honed on the world stage. Near the end of the first period, Bassino earned a 10-0 technical fall victory.

Olivia Hofrichter started her collegiate career by competing in the 145 pounds purple bracket. After a first round bye, Olivia faced Josey Hafer of Coe College (Coe College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa). Olivia started her career strong, using a throw to put Hafer on her back and earning the pinfall victory in 43 seconds.

The quarterfinals saw Olivia face Callie Carr of Elmhurst. The beginning of the match saw Carr earn a pair of takedowns and Olivia earn a 4-point feet to back throw for an early 4-4 deadlock. Olivia and Carr would then exchange takedowns, leading to another deadlock at 6-6. Carr earned a pair of 4-point feet to back takedowns to end the first period with a 14-6 lead.

In the second period, Carr added a pushout point and another takedown to seal the 17-6 technical fall victory.

Olivia was the only wrestler to score a point on the day against Carr, who eventually finished atop the podium. Carr’s day included a 53 seconds 10-0 technical fall victory in the first round, a 21 seconds 10-0 technical fall victory in the second round, a quarterfinal victory over Olivia, a 1:49 10-0 technical fall victory in the semifinals and a 1:21 10-0 technical fall victory in the finals.

Olivia’s first consolation match was against Jazmin Rios of Aurora. Hofrichter earned an early takedown and used a pair of gutwrenches to build a quick 6-0 lead. Hofrichter finished the match with a 4-point takedown for a 10-0 technical fall in 58 seconds.

Olivia won via forfeit in the consolation semifinals against Aubrey Loehr of Coe.

The third-place match saw Olivia and Kelly Ladd of Augustana compete. Ladd scored an early takedown, but Hofrichter countered with a left-handed headlock for the pinfall victory in 47 seconds.

Alexandra and Olivia Hofrichter compete at UWSP Pointer Open

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