First, UW Senior and two time All American #3 Bryce Meredith wrestles #2 and also two time All American Kevin Jack (NC State) today at the All Star Classic in Princeton, NJ (Meredith leads the series 2-1).
Outlook- Wyoming’s season will likely be a bit improved from last year in terms of dual record though they will likely finish in a similar place within the NCAAs (Pokes finished 21st last year). UW is currently ranked 19th in the nation as a tourney team and returns three of their best wrestlers in two-time All American Meredith (Sr, 141#, currently ranked #3 in the nation) and NCAA qualifiers Colgan (Sr, 157#, currently ranked #16 in the nation) and Ashworth (Jr, 165#, currently ranked #16 in the nation and Won a Cowboy Open Title). The Cowboys have more depth this year and are wrestling closer to their weights, but the lineup will be fluid in several of the weight classes.
*InterMat used for ranking information unless otherwise stated.
*Senior Chaz Poulson (184#) also won a Cowboy Open Title. Story: http://gowyo.com/news/2017/11/4/wrestling-uw-shines-in-cowboy-open.aspx?path=wrestling
There are also some interesting newcomers:
First Year Freshman
1. Hayden Hastings- Ranked 15th nationally in highschool at 170# and a three time Wyoming 4A State Champion (32-0 this year) from Sheridan, WY. Won amateur bracket in Cowboy Open in #165.
2. Casey Randles- Cour d’alene, ID- In high school was ranked 18th nationally at 182# and a three time Idaho State Champion (wrestled at two different schools where he was twice a 4A state champion and won the 5A state championship this year).
3. Cale Davidson- Goddard, KS- In high school was ranked 13th nationally at 195# and a two time Kansas 5A State Champion. Won amateur bracket in Cowboy Open.
4. Tony Capul- Andale, KS- Three time 195# Kansas 4A state high school champion. Was not nationally ranked within the Intermat rankings......but was nationally ranked within his high school career (FloWrestling specifically).
5. Carless Looney- Two time Wyoming 4A State Champion (170# his junior year, 195# this year) from Laramie. Originally recruited by and planned to attend the Naval Academy, though committed to UW when Branch and company came calling. Won amateur bracket in Cowboy Open.
*Full Roster- http://gowyo.com/roster.aspx?path=wrestling
Interesting Notes- Boise State dropped wrestling though Fresno State again established a program. Additionally, UNLV also again established a program though they will wrestle at the NCWA level (comparable to club) though appear to be looking to grow the program to scholarship status.
The Schedule
Nov. 4 - Cowboy Open
Nov. 17 – at Nebraska
Nov. 18 - Nebraska-Kearney Holiday Inn Open
Dec. 1-2 – Cliff Keen Invite
Dec. 9 – at Iowa State
Dec. 17 – Reno Tournament of Champions
Dec. 19 – Oklahoma State (Cheyenne)
Jan. 5 – at North Carolina Duals
Jan. 12 – Cal State Bakersfield
Jan. 14 – at Oregon St.
Jan. 18 – at South Dakota State
Jan. 20 – at North Dakota State
Jan. 27 – Fresno State
Feb. 4 – Oklahoma
Feb. 9 – Utah Valley
Feb. 10 – Northern Colorado
Feb. 16 – at Air Force
March 3-4 - Big 12 Championships
March 15-17 - NCAA Championships
Outlook- Wyoming’s season will likely be a bit improved from last year in terms of dual record though they will likely finish in a similar place within the NCAAs (Pokes finished 21st last year). UW is currently ranked 19th in the nation as a tourney team and returns three of their best wrestlers in two-time All American Meredith (Sr, 141#, currently ranked #3 in the nation) and NCAA qualifiers Colgan (Sr, 157#, currently ranked #16 in the nation) and Ashworth (Jr, 165#, currently ranked #16 in the nation and Won a Cowboy Open Title). The Cowboys have more depth this year and are wrestling closer to their weights, but the lineup will be fluid in several of the weight classes.
*InterMat used for ranking information unless otherwise stated.
*Senior Chaz Poulson (184#) also won a Cowboy Open Title. Story: http://gowyo.com/news/2017/11/4/wrestling-uw-shines-in-cowboy-open.aspx?path=wrestling
There are also some interesting newcomers:
First Year Freshman
1. Hayden Hastings- Ranked 15th nationally in highschool at 170# and a three time Wyoming 4A State Champion (32-0 this year) from Sheridan, WY. Won amateur bracket in Cowboy Open in #165.
2. Casey Randles- Cour d’alene, ID- In high school was ranked 18th nationally at 182# and a three time Idaho State Champion (wrestled at two different schools where he was twice a 4A state champion and won the 5A state championship this year).
3. Cale Davidson- Goddard, KS- In high school was ranked 13th nationally at 195# and a two time Kansas 5A State Champion. Won amateur bracket in Cowboy Open.
4. Tony Capul- Andale, KS- Three time 195# Kansas 4A state high school champion. Was not nationally ranked within the Intermat rankings......but was nationally ranked within his high school career (FloWrestling specifically).
5. Carless Looney- Two time Wyoming 4A State Champion (170# his junior year, 195# this year) from Laramie. Originally recruited by and planned to attend the Naval Academy, though committed to UW when Branch and company came calling. Won amateur bracket in Cowboy Open.
*Full Roster- http://gowyo.com/roster.aspx?path=wrestling
Interesting Notes- Boise State dropped wrestling though Fresno State again established a program. Additionally, UNLV also again established a program though they will wrestle at the NCWA level (comparable to club) though appear to be looking to grow the program to scholarship status.
The Schedule
Nov. 4 - Cowboy Open
Nov. 17 – at Nebraska
Nov. 18 - Nebraska-Kearney Holiday Inn Open
Dec. 1-2 – Cliff Keen Invite
Dec. 9 – at Iowa State
Dec. 17 – Reno Tournament of Champions
Dec. 19 – Oklahoma State (Cheyenne)
Jan. 5 – at North Carolina Duals
Jan. 12 – Cal State Bakersfield
Jan. 14 – at Oregon St.
Jan. 18 – at South Dakota State
Jan. 20 – at North Dakota State
Jan. 27 – Fresno State
Feb. 4 – Oklahoma
Feb. 9 – Utah Valley
Feb. 10 – Northern Colorado
Feb. 16 – at Air Force
March 3-4 - Big 12 Championships
March 15-17 - NCAA Championships
