BALDWIN CITY, Kan. � The Baker University wrestling team received its highest ever ranking in the four year history of the program on Wednesday in the NAIA Wrestling Coaches� Preseason Top 20 Poll. The Wildcats start the Season Ranked #4 in the Naia.
Baker finished last season ranked No. 9 in the Final Poll of the 2012-13 season.
�We are very honored to receive the ranking and our kids have worked hard for it,� said head coach Jimmy May. �However, we know we still have a lot of work to do.�
The poll was voted upon by a panel of head coaches representing each of the Qualifying Groups.
For a complete look at the 2012-13 NAIA Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll calendar, click here. The first regular-season poll will be announced Nov. 21.
Baker will begin the 2012-13 season at home on Sunday, Nov. 4 in the Dan Harris Open at the George F. Collins Center on campus.
The Wildcats feature a squad of 67 wrestlers and three returning NAIA All-Americans including senior Brandon Gebhardt (285 pounds), senior Jarid Price (184 pounds) and sophomore Robert Shadrach (184 pounds).
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