Quincy University Hawks

2024-25 (Freshman): Graves was one of the many freshmen to thrive for the Hawks in the 24-25 season. She finished second in the 103 division at the Luther College Open and picked up four wins at the Missouri Valley Open, including a win over a nationally ranked wrestler.

She also finished second place in the 103 division at the Missouri Baptist University Open, where she won four of her five matches featuring three falls and a tech fall, dropping her only match to the 103 champion. She also found the podium in the 103 silver division at the Grand View Open, finishing in third place, where she had five wins and one loss.

Mackenzie also became one of the five Hawks to find themselves on the national stage, finishing in the top four of the 103 division at the NCWWC Region VI Tournament. 
Overall Record: 36-14
Falls: 16
Tech Falls: 7

Personal: Mackenzie Graves comes to Quincy from Bella Vista, Arkansas, where she attended Bentonville High School and competed as a member of the Tigers. She is the daughter of James and Marsha Graves and has three siblings: Madison, Quinn, and Xander. During her high school career, Mackenzie was a standout competitor, helping her team to become two-time Class 6A State Champions.

Why QU?
I chose QU because it felt like the right place to grow both as an athlete and as a person. The program gives me a chance to compete at a high level while still keeping a strong focus on my academics. For me, QU wasn’t just about wrestling; it was about finding a place where I could balance my goals in sports, school, and life.