NC State starts with top-20 wrestlers in 7 of 10 weight classes

RALEIGH, N.C. – Over the last two weeks, FloWrestling has unveiled its preseason top-20 in each weight class. NC State was well represented heading into the new seasons, as the Wolfpack had seven ranked in the 10 weight classes – no true freshmen were considered for the initial rankings.

A pair of grapplers will start the 2016-17 campaign ranked in the top-10 in their respective weight classes. Junior Kevin Jack sits at No. 4 at 141 pounds, while senior Max Rohskopf moves down a weight for his final campaign and checked in at No. 6 at 157 pounds.

A pair of 2016 NCAA qualifiers start off the Wolfpack’s lineup ranked in the lower weights. Redshirt sophomore Sean Fausz is No. 16 at 125 pounds, while classmate Jamal Morris is No. 15 at 133.

Another 2016 NCAA qualifier, junior Michael Boykin makes the jump from 197 pounds to heavyweight this season as is ranked No. 19 to start the season.

A pair of NC State wrestlers that redshirted last season also found their way into the rankings. Redshirt senior Sam Speno moves up to 149 pounds for his final campaign and was tabbed No. 16, while redshirt junior Michael Macchiavello sits at No. 16 at 184 pounds. It should be noted; senor Pete Renda earned All-American honors with his third place finish at 184 pounds last year, but plans to redshirt this season.

The Wolfpack begins its 2016-17 competition schedule on Nov. 13, traveling to Troy, N.Y. to compete in the Journeymen/Asics Collegiate Classic.