Utahns in National Preseason Rankings: High School Sophomores and Freshmen

• No. 6, 125 lbs., Jacob Salazar, Wasatch High School (Freshman)

• No. 10, 125 lbs., Sean Porter, Davis High School (Sophomore)

• No. 12, 103 lbs., Casey Smith, Wasatch High School (Sophomore)

• No. 15, 275 lbs., Eric Wells, Wayne High School (Sophomore)

• No. 18, 130 lbs., Wade Eldredge, Monticello High School (Sophomore)

• No. 26, 140 lbs., Jared Ruppe, Uintah High School (Sophomore)

• No. 26, 145 lbs., Laddell Brinkerhoff, Altamont High School (Sophomore)

• Special Mention, 120 lbs., Aaron Ross, Weber High School (Sophomore)

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.

Ten Utahns on the list.

Breakdown by School

• Wasatch High School: 2

• Weber High School: 2

• Altamont High School: 1

• Davis High School: 1

• Monticello High School: 1

• Uintah High School: 1

• Wayne High School: 1

February 2004 Rankings

January 2004 Rankings

Preseason Rankings