LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven women's wrestling team and fourth-year head coach Matt Lackey have announced the signing of nine student-athletes as part of the 2025-26 incoming class.
 
The incoming class features nine athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
 
The future Bald Eagles have all either signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at The Haven or have been accepted and/or are enrolled at Lock Haven.
 
"The Class of 2025 boasts numerous achievements, including state qualifiers, all-state athletes, state champions, and All-Americans," Lackey said. "This group is led by three nationally ranked athletes: Charlotte Gilfoil (#6), Emily Murphy (#23), and Raegan Snider (#27). This class will look to make an immediate impact on a regional championship team that is returning many key contributors. This is an exciting moment for our program as we continue to make strides at the national level."
 
Maeve Witte (Sayreville, N.J./Freehold)
Weight Class: 117
Club: Elite Wrestling
Intended Major: International Business
Accolades: Business Honors Society … Freestyle State Champ … N.J. States Qualifier … First Female Wrestler at Sayreville … 2X Conference Finalist … 3X Varsity Starter … Team NJ- All-Star
Why I chose Lock Haven: I loved the atmosphere, the second I stepped on campus it felt like home. It just so helped that coach Lackey and the other girls on the team were so welcoming to me. I also love to hike and be outdoors so choosing Lock Haven was a no brainer.
 
Taylor Aiello (East Northport, N.Y./John Glenn)
Weight Class: 131
Club: Savage Wrestling Academy
Intended Major: Early Childhood Education
Accolades: Long Island Champion … Section 11 Champion … NYSPHAA State Finalist
Why I chose Lock Haven: Because I felt that lock haven best fit my academic and athletic needs.
 
Anna Lackey (State College, Pa./State College)
Weight Class: 110
Intended Major: Health & Physical Education
Why I chose Lock Haven: The family that Lock Haven brings.
 
Danielle Forlenza (Howell, N.J./Freehold)
Weight Class: 160
Club: Elite Wrestling
Intended Major: Biomedical Sciences
Accolades: Pioneer Award (first female to start the girls wrestling program at Freehold) … 2X State Placer … 2X Conference and Region Champion … Most Outstanding Athlete
Why I chose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because it was the best fit to continue to grow in my style of wrestling.
 
Aja'nai Jumper (Carlisle, Pa./Cumberland Valley/Penn State)
Weight Class: 207
Intended Major: Criminal Justice
Accolades: Sectional champ … 2X Regional Champ … Regional Runner-Up … 3X state placed …  MVP of program (at Penn state)
Why I chose Lock Haven: I chose Lock haven because I wanted to be a part of a welcoming and successful program, and I believe that lock haven is both of those academically and athletically.
 
Charlotte Gilfoil (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin)
Weight Class: 136
Club: Nauman
Intended Major: Business
Accolades: US Navy Outstanding Athlete
 
Emily Murphy (Montgomery, Pa./Montgomery)
Weight Class: 124-130
Club: Buffalo Valley
Intended Major: Business
Accolades: William McClintock Memorial Award … Athlete of the Week … 2X All-Academic Team … 2X PIAA 3rd Place … Fargo All-American … Madness at the Macc OW … NHSCA All-American … First girl in District 4 to hit 100 wins.
Why I chose Lock Haven: I'm choosing Lock Haven University because it offers the perfect blend of academic opportunity, close-knit community, and personal support The strong programs align perfectly with my goals. Plus, the beautiful campus and welcoming environment make it feel like home. I believe Lock Haven is the right place to grow academically, personally, and professionally.
 
Journie Rodriguez (Lancaster, Pa./JP McCaskey)
Weight Class: 115
Club: Lancaster Alliance
Intended Major: Early Childhood Education
Accolades: 2023 State Champion 2024 PIAA State champion High School record of 122 wins boys and girls combined
Why I chose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven to pursue a major in Early Education to give back to children what once was given to me.
 
Raegan Snider (Northern Bedford/New Enterprise, Pa.)
Weight Class: 155
Intended Major: Health Sciences/Nursing
Accolades: Ranked second at 155 in PIAA rankings … 79 varsity victories … racked up 30 victories as a senior … 4X state place winner … 2X state finalist … 5X national All-American.
Why I chose Lock Haven: I picked Lock Haven because I had prior connections at the university and liked the coach and the team. I knew they could help me achieve my goals as a wrestler and student-athlete.