Sky Kopp signs with Lindenwood, first Division I signee for Grand Forks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
WrestlingSky Kopp signed a letter of intent to compete with NCAA Division I Lindenwood on July 1, marking a significant milestone as the first Division I signee for the Grand Forks KnightRiders program. Kopp, who began her wrestling career just three years ago, expressed excitement about paving the way for future athletes in North Dakota. Her recent accomplishments include a second-place finish in the North Dakota state tournament and All-American status at the USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals. Kopp will participate in a national meet in Fargo in mid-July before her transition to collegiate wrestling.
- •Kopp is the first Division I signee for Grand Forks KnightRiders.
- •She verbally committed to Lindenwood shortly before signing.
- •Kopp finished second at last year's North Dakota state tournament.
- •She also earned All-American status at the USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals.
- •Kopp will compete in a meet in Fargo in mid-July.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Grand Forks KnightRiders' Sky Kopp becomes program's first Division I signee
"Jul. 1—GRAND FORKS — Sky Kopp only started competing in girls wrestling three years ago. On Wednesday, Kopp became a pioneer of sorts for the sport in the region. Kopp signed a letter of intent to compete at NCAA Division I Lindenwood — becoming the program's first Division I signee. "It feels pretty unreal right now because it's crazy to believe I'm the first one because there's so much ...
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