It's prep wrestling season again and the first Tennessee High School Wrestling Poll shows D-I state duals and traditional champion Cleveland holding the No.1 spot. Each team has a power ranking which is based mainly on dual matches.
The voters have Father Ryan, Baylor, Wilson Creek and Soddy Daisy rounding out the top 5. Defending D-II champ Christian Brothers is at No.8.
Two good matches this week featuring top 10 teams has the top-ranked Blue Raiders hosting long-time rival No.4 Soddy Daisy, while No.7 Bradley Central hosts No. 6 McCallie. Start time is 7 p.m. for both matches.
Tennessee High School Wrestling Poll:
1. Cleveland - 95
2. Father Ryan - 93
3. Baylor - 77
4. Wilson Central - 71
5. Soddy Daisy - 68
6. McCallie - 59
7. Bradley Central - 47
8. Christian Brothers - 43
9. Ravenwood - 22
10. (tie) Blackman - 17
10 (tie) MBA - 17
12. Clarksville - 11