FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Wrestling was picked fourth in the 2016-17 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll, released on Wednesday (Oct. 26).
Nebraska-Kearney has been selected as the favorite to win the dual title for the fifth year in a row. The Lopers received all but one of the first places votes, with the second place selection Lindenwood receiving the other. UNK was the undisputed champions last season going 5-0 in the MIAA and taking third place overall at the 2016 NCAA Championships. Central Oklahoma was selected third receiving 18 votes and the Tigers were right behind with 14. Rounding out the final two spots are Central Missouri and Newman.
It will be a young team for the Tigers as they have several new wrestlers looking to shine on the mat. Returning this year is All-American Jon Inman who finished fifth at the NCAA Championships last season at 184 pounds. Other key returners for the Tigers this season are Anthony Calderon at 133 pounds and Jacob Kay at 141 pounds.
The Tigers will open up the season with the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage on Thursday (Nov. 3) at 6 pm.
Below is the complete MIAA preseason poll:
2016-17 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Nebraska-Kearney (5) 25
2. Lindenwood (1) 19
3. Central Oklahoma 18
4. Fort Hays State 14
5. Central Missouri 8
6. Newman 6