Class 2A Wrestling Top 10 Team Breakdown

Class 2A Wrestling Top 10 Team Breakdown

Something new we have decided to do is take a look at the top 10 teams in Wrestling.  We will be looking at how many wresters they have ranked total, inside the top 10, and the kids ranked in the top 3.  We are also looking at what upcoming tournaments teams have.  The rankings are completed by Tim Yount with on the Mat.  If you are interested in seeing the entire rankings, consider subscribing to start the process send an email to tim@onthematrankings.com

#1 Wray

Wray continues their hold on the top spot in Class 2A.  This is the second week in a row of them being ranked #1.  Wray currently has 9 total wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes.  We still continue to see kids moving weight and finding the best case for them.  Wray has wrestlers ranked at 106, 126, 132, 138, 150, 157, 165, 175, and 190.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Wray are: #1 Austin Collins (126), #1 Samuel Meisner (150), and #2 Casey Midcap (165).  Wray will be at Oberlin, KS on Saturday.

#2 Cedaredge

Cedaredge holds the #2 spot for consecutive weeks.  Cedaredge as mentioned last week has slowly climbed that rankings and have settled into the #2 spot at least for back to back weeks.  Cedaredge currently has 7 wrestlers ranked in their current weight classes.  Cedaredge has wrestlers ranked at 106, 113, 126, 132, 138, 150, and 215.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Cedaredge are: #2 Ethan Hice (126), #2 Tayton Nelson (132), and #3 Landon Martin (138).  Cedaredge will be at the Mel Smith Invitational in Florence on Saturday.

#3 Meeker

Meeker was a team who moved back in the rankings for back to back weeks but this week hold the #3 spot down.  I have mentioned before but I think the top 5 teams could all compete for the team title.  Meeker currently has 6 wrestlers ranked in their current weight classes.  Meeker has wrestlers ranked at 120, 132, 175, 190, 215, and 285.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Meeker are: #2 Cade Blunt (175), #1 Brendan Clatterbaugh (190), #1 Judd Harvey (215), #1 Noah Leblanc (285).  Meeker will be at the Thoman Soda Ash Memeorial Dual in WY which kicks off Today and goes into tomorrow.

#4 Mancos

Mancos has been at #3 or #4 so far this season as a team.  The latest ranking keeps them sitting at #4 as a team but like other teams ranked in the top 5 I believe could be in the mix for the team title.  Mancos currently has 5 wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes.  Mancos has wrestlers ranked at 106, 157, 165, 190, and 285.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Mancos are: #2 Brandon Vannest (150), #2 Cole Dainty-Guilfoyle (190), #2 Elliot Sam (285).  Mancos has nothing on their schedule for this weekend.

#5 Center

Center holds down the #5 spot for three straight weeks.  They continue to see changes to kids at certain weights and we will see how things shake out for the Vikings this week.  Center currently has 8 wrestlers ranked at their current weight classes.  Center has wrestlers ranked at 106, 113, 126, 144 (2X), 150, 165, and 175.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Center are: #3 Jordan Duran (113), #1 Aaron Valadez (144), and #3 Martin Palma (165).  Center will compete in the Custer County Invitational on Saturday.

#6 Buena Vista

Buena Vista started the season ranked #5 in the preseason poll by Tim Yount.  Buena Vista fell to #7 last week but are back on the rise moving up to #6.  Buena Vista currently has 7 wrestlers ranked in their current weight classes.  Buena Vista has wrestlers ranked at 113, 138, 144, 157, 165, 175, and 215.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Buena Vista are #1 Caleb Camp at 138 lbs.  Buena Vista will compete in the Mel Smith Invitational in Florence on Saturday.

#7 Rocky Ford

Rocky Ford continues to move up the rankings.  Rocky Ford moved into the rankings last week for the first time and jump to #7 this week.  Rocky Ford currently has 9 wrestlers ranked at their current weights.  Rocky Ford has wrestlers ranked at 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 190, and 285.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Rocky For are #3 Anthony Franco (120) and #3 Jadiss Rodriguez (126). Rocky Ford has nothing schedule for this weekend.  They did compete in the Santa Fe League Tournament yesterday.

#8 Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta was preseason ranked #8.  They have not moved higher than #8 but have fallen to #10.  This week Dolores Huerta sits at #8 which is up one spot from the previous week.  Dolores Huerta currently has 2 kids ranked at their current weights which are 106 and 113.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Dolores Huerta are: #1 Miguel Franco (106) and #1 AJ Jaramillo (113).  Dolores Huerta will compete in the Pueblo Centennial Invitational on Saturday.

#9 North Fork

North Fork started the season preseason ranked #6 but have slide back to #10 and in the latest team ranking from Tim Yount have moved back up one spot to #9.  North Fork currently has 7 kids ranked at their current weight classes.  North Fork has wrestlers ranked at 113, 126, 138, 144, 150, and 165.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for North Fork are #2 Charlie Miller at 144 lbs.  North Fork will dual Liberty Common tonight and then compete in the Wiggins Invitational on Saturday.

#10 Monte Vista

Monte Vista joins the top 10 team rankings for the first time this season. They have been inside the top 15 for a few weeks and make the jump into the #10 spot.  Monte Vista currently has 6 kids ranked at their current weight classes.  Monte Vista has wrestlers ranked at 106, 126, 132, 150, 157, and 165.  Wrestlers ranked in the top 3 for Monte Vista are #2 Jeremiah Baumgardner at 157 lbs.  Monte Vista will compete in the Mel Smith Invitational in Florence on Saturday.