Utahns in National Rankings: High School Sophomores and Freshmen

• No. 4, 125 lbs., Jake Swensen, North Sanpete High School

• No. 4, 140 lbs., Talan Knox, Brighton High School

• No. 6, 135 lbs., Nathaniel Holt, Provo High School

• No. 13, 135 lbs., Tyrell Sweat, Wasatch High School

• No. 25, 103 lbs., Casey Smith, Wasatch High School

• Special Mention, 112 lbs., Carson Brown, Wasatch High School

• Special Mention, 125 lbs., Tag Elliott, Bear River High School

The list was compiled by Dan Fickel, National Editor for the Wrestling USA Magazine, based on six criteria: 1) accomplishments at state high-school championships (folkstyle); 2) National Junior freestyle and Greco-Roman success; 3) Cadet National freestyle and Greco-Roman success; 4) performance at prestigious high-school tournaments; 5) information from coaches and parents; and 6) the state from which the nominee hails.

With seven Utahns on the list, that is an increase of one athlete listed from the preseason rankings..

Breakdown by School

• Wasatch High School: 3

• Bear River High School: 1

• Brighton High School: 1

• North Sanpete High School: 1

• Provo High School: 1

Preseason Rankings