Wrestlers ranked in preseason

RITZVILLE – Three Lind-Ritzville/Sprague wrestlers have been picked in the Top 15 pre-season rankings in their respective weight classes.

Junior Johnny Ryan is ranked No. 2 in the 113 pound weight class.

Ryan competed in the state Mat Classic tournament last February at 106 pounds.

During the state tournament, he received a first round bye, won his first match and then lost to eventual state champion Waylon Thomas of Tonasket. In the consolation round he lost to Cody White of Liberty Bell, who ended up fourth at state.

Freshman Tyson Ramsey, who wrestled last year as an eighth-grader, is ranked No. 9 in the 120-pound weight class.

And senior Thomas Rosen is ranked No. 11 in the 285-pound weight class.

There are two home wrestling events scheduled for this season.

The Broncos host a league match Jan. 13, and the Bronco Invitational is set for Jan. 15.