Hicks, Kehrli rank top-10 in latest NWCA poll

MANHEIM, Pa. – Juniors Emaline Hicks and Keeley Kehrli are ranked top 10 in the latest NWCA Women's Coaches Poll, placing the Simpson College women's wrestling team in 16th position as the season approaches the halfway point.

Hicks slid one position back to No. 5 at 103 pounds, while Kehrli jumped from No. 9 to No. 6 at 160 pounds. Hicks, Kehrli and the Storm are busy competing at the Gator Boots Duals today in Nashville. While there, Simpson will face fellow top-20 opponent, Emmanuel (Ga.).

NWCA INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS
No. 5 Emaline Hicks (103)
No. 6 Keeley Kehrli (160)

NWCA TEAM RANKINGS
Iowa, 120 points
McKendree, 112 points
North Central, 77 points
Grand Valley State, 67 points
King, 47 points
Presbyterian, 39 points
Colorado Mesa, 23 points
Emmanuel (GA), 22 points
Fort Hays State, 20 points
Simon Fraser, 17 points
Northern Michigan, 17 points
Lehigh, 17 points
Eastern, 16 points
Wartburg, 16 points
East Stroudsburg, 14 points
Simpson (IA), 13 points
Elmira, 9 points
Frostburg State, 7 points
Gannon, 7 points
William Jewell, 6 points
New England, 6 points
Tiffin, 5 points
Lindenwood, 4 points
Aurora, 4 points
Wis.-Stevens Point, 4 points