Eagle Grapplers Hold Steady in Latest National Polls

Eagle Grapplers Hold Steady in Latest National Polls

Three Ashland University wrestlers are still nationally ranked in the latest NCAA Division II wrestling rankings – redshirt juniors Chandler Minnard and Bret Romanzak, and redshirt sophomore Tristen Weirich.

Minnard (10-4) was ranked No. 5 at 141 pounds. He most recently won the Midwest Classic, and earned a victory in his match against Mount Union. Romanzak (22-4) stayed at No. 5 in the NCAA's most recent rankings at 165 pounds. Since his fifth-place finish at the Midwest Classic, Romanzak earned wins in the Eagles duals with Mount Union and Notre Dame College. Weirich (18-6) has moved up to No. 9 at 285 pounds. He's been on a roll lately, earning a fourth-place finish at the Midwest Classic, a win at Mount Union, and a victory over the nation's No. 1 heavyweight Kameron Teacher on Saturday (Jan. 12).

Ashland University's wrestling team moved up one spot to No. 17 in the most recent rankings. The Eagles are 7-2 in duals this season.

Ashland will compete next at the Greyhound Duals in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday (Jan. 19) at 2 p.m.

 

 

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