Quincy University Hawks

Trinity Pendergrass enters her first season as an assistant coach with the Quincy University women's wrestling program in 2026-27, transitioning to the coaching staff following one of the most decorated careers in program history.

Pendergrass was a cornerstone of the Hawks' program from its inaugural season in 2022-23, helping establish the foundation for Quincy women's wrestling throughout her four-year career. She finished with a 101-54 overall record, becoming one of the first two wrestlers in program history to surpass 100 career victories. She also compiled a 30-15 dual record, scoring 139 dual points while recording 28 falls, 42 technical falls and 19 victories over nationally ranked opponents.

Throughout her career, Pendergrass established herself as one of the nation's top competitors, becoming the first two-time All-American in Quincy women's wrestling history with national podium finishes in 2025 and 2026. She was a three-time national qualifier from 2024-26, captured the 2025 NCWWC Regional Championship and climbed as high as No. 4 in the national rankings. Pendergrass also earned Second Team All-GLVC honors in 2026 and finished her collegiate career with 19 tournament podium finishes and four individual tournament championships.

Pendergrass received numerous honors throughout her time at Quincy, including being named the university's Female Athlete of the Year in 2025 and receiving the prestigious Mart Heinen Career Achievement Award in 2026. She was also a three-time H.A.W.K. Award recipient in 2023, 2025 and 2026 and earned the James R. Spaulding Sportsmanship Award in 2026.

Her accomplishments extended beyond the mat, earning NWCA Scholar All-America and GLVC Academic All-Conference recognition in 2026. Pendergrass was also named QU Toyota Star of the Week three times during her collegiate career.

A native of Palmer, Arkansas, Pendergrass attended Palmer High School, where she enjoyed a decorated prep wrestling career. She was a four-time regional champion and two-time state champion before continuing her career at Quincy.

Pendergrass is the daughter of Shannon and Jeffry Pendergrass and has four siblings: Cole, Garrett, Tristen and Jaydon.