WAVERLY, Iowa—The 2021-22 wrestling season is underway, as the No. 1-ranked Wartburg Knights wrestling program hits the road in the opening week.
The Knights travel to Simpson College on Nov. 10, for a 7 p.m. dual against the Storm. After facing the Storm, the Knights travel to the Luther College Open on Nov. 13. Action is slated to begin at 9 a.m. in Decorah, Iowa.
The Knights have a 49-5 series record against the Storm, including having won every dual since the 1990-91 season.
Preseason Rankings
In the D3wrestle.com preseason rankings, the Knights are represented in all 10 weight classes. Defending national champion,
David Hollingsworth, is the top-ranked wrestle at 157. Defending national champion,
Kyle Briggs (174), Kristian Rumph (141), and
Brady Fritz (149) are ranked No. 2 in the preseason rankings.
Brady Kyner, who competed at the USA Wrestling World Team Trials, is No. 2 at 125.
Zane Mulder (165) is ranked No. 3, while
Joe Pins (133) and
Jordon Brandon (heavyweight) are ranked in the top-10. Receiving consideration for the Knights is Cael Kruger (184) and
Kobe Woods (197).
Kyner is ranked No. 5 at the 125 in the NWCA rankings. At 133, Pins lands in the top-10. Rumph is No. 2 at 141, while
Brady Fritz is No. 5 at 149. Hollingsworth is No. 5 at 157 and Briggs is No. 2 at 174. At 165, Mulder lands at No. 5 while Brandon lands in the top-10 at heavyweight.
Nearing 200 Wins
Director of Wrestling,
Eric Keller, is nearing his 200
th career dual win. Starting the season, Keller sits at 198-8 dual wins, with 191 wins coming at the helm of the Wartburg Wrestling program.
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