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Contact: Clark Teuscher, Sports Information Director, 630-637-5302
Team Rankings
Individual Rankings
Jan. 27, 2010 - The North Central College wrestling team has moved up to 10th in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA Division III rankings, while four Cardinals are ranked in the top 10 in their respective weight classes.
The Cardinals (12-5-1) last competed Wednesday, Jan. 20, winning a dual meet at then-No. 8 Elmhurst College,
25-14. The Bluejays are 22nd in the most recent poll. Last season's Division III runner-up, Augsburg College (Minn.), is ranked first, while the defending national champion, Wartburg College (Iowa), is second.
North Central's highest-ranked individual wrestler is
Nathan Fitzenreider (25-3), who is currently second at 133 pounds.
Johnny Starzyk (11-2) is ranked third at 141, while
Gabe Youel (22-3), who established a new North Central career record for victories (144) at Elmhurst, is third at 184.
Joe Norton (17-3) has entered the individual rankings this week, sitting ninth at 125.
The Cardinals compete in the Wheaton College
Pete Willson Invitational on Friday and Saturday.
