KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Missouri Valley and Baker held their previous spots in the top 10 of this week's NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll.
The Vikings, who finished 4th at the Missouri Valley Invitational last weekend that included a number of the nation's top teams, continued with the #7 ranking as there was very little movement in the upper tier. Missouri Valley has a dual meet this Thursday, January 26 at Maryville-St. Louis before taking part in the Central Baptist Open on Saturday.
Baker also maintained its spot at #10 after competing in the Viking/Warrior Open in Fremont, Neb. The Wildcats will have a busy weekend, starting with the Mustang Open on Saturday, January 28 in Conway, Ark., prior to hosting the Kansas Open the following day.
The conference also boasts a number of the top ranked wrestlers in several weight classes. Each of the top 10-ranked wrestlers is listed below.
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Top 10 Ranked Wrestlers - Heart of America Athletic Conference
125 - #8 Zach Newport, Baker
149 - #2 Shay Shive, Missouri Valley
149 - #3 Jarell Price, Baker
157 - #2 Gian Traverso, Missouri Valley
165 - #9 Damon Jackson, Missouri Valley
174 - #8 Parker Owen, Baker
184 - #7 Josh Manu, Missouri Valley
184 - #10 Robert Shadrach, Baker
197 - #7 Jesse Alter, Missouri Valley
Hwt - #2 Dylan Berg, Baker