Dragons ranked 25th preseason

Bryan LaVearn and the 25th ranked Dragons open their 2018-19 season this week at the Michigan State Open.
Bryan LaVearn and the 25th ranked Dragons open their 2018-19 season this week at the Michigan State Open.

Tiffin University's men's wrestling team is ranked 25th in the nation in the Wrestling Coaches Association Preseason poll.

The Dragons tied Mercyhurst for 25th in the poll, with Lake Erie the only other G-MAC school in the rankings. The Storm were positioned in 14th.

The Dragons also had two grapplers ranked in the top 12 in the region. Giuseppe Penzone was ranked 10th at 125 pounds, while Bryan LaVearn was 6th at 149 pounds.

Penzone finished last year 22-12 overall, while LaVearn was 16-13. LaVearn was a Division II Nationals Qualifier last season at 141 pounds.

The Dragons open their season this weekend at the Michigan State Open.

For the complete polls, click HERE.