Utahns in National Preseason Rankings: High School Juniors

• No. 3, 103 lbs., Levi Mele, Uintah High School

• No. 3, 189 lbs., Jared McCurdy, Uintah High School

• No. 4, 130 lbs., Jake Swensen, North Sanpete High School

• No. 4, 135 lbs., Nathaniel Holt, Provo High School

• No. 8, 152 lbs., Talan Knox, Brighton High School

• Special Mention, 125 lbs., Paul Sanders, San Juan High School

• Special Mention, 130 lbs., Tyrell Sweat, Wasatch High School

• Special Mention, 140 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.

Eight Utahns on the list.

Breakdown by School

• Uintah High School: 2

• Bear River High School: 1

• Brighton High School: 1

• North Sanpete High School: 1

• Provo High School: 1

• San Juan High School: 1

• Wasatch High School: 1

February 2004 Rankings

January 2004 Rankings

Preseason Rankings