Iowa coach Clarissa Chun just added commitments #9 and #10 to its monster inaugural recruiting class. Sam Calkins (#1 at 200 pounds) and Bell Mir (#6 at 144 pounds) confirmed that they will wrestle for the Hawkeyes.

Calkins, a senior at Liberty High School in Brentwood, California, is a two-time Fargo All-American, including a junior title in 2021, and a California state champion. 

“I loved the environment once I stepped foot on campus along with all the resources Iowa offers,” Calkins said. “After talking with Coach Chun I felt as if she was the best coach I could have to push me and help me achieve my goals.”

Mir attends Centennial High School in Las Vegas and won the 2021 Girls Folkstyle Nationals. Her father, Frank, was a two-time UFC heavyweight champion. Bella has also fought in Mixed Martial Arts competitions and has a 2-0 record. 

Current Iowa Commits
Kylie Welker — #1 at 164 pounds
Ella Schmit — #6 at 122 pounds
Reese Larramendy — #1 at 144 pounds
Nyla Valencia — #3 at 112 pounds
Emilie Gonzalez — #10 at 106 pounds
Brianna Gonzalez — #1 at 100 pounds
Nanea Estrella (transfer from Menlo) — 2nd at 2022 NAIA Championships
Ava Bayless — #12 at 112 pounds
Bella Mir — #6 at 144 pounds
Sam Calkins — #1 at 200 pounds