Wrestling Southern Conference

Chattanooga's Twin Wrestlers Among Nation's Leaders in Wins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.---Wrestlers Josh and Michael Keefe are both ranked among the top three nationally in wrestling victories in their respective weight classes.

Josh ranks second at 141 pounds with a 17-6 overall mark, while twin brother Michael is third at 133 pounds with a 13-9 record. The Keefes are from Ringgold, Ga.

Jake Yost improved his national ranking in InterMat's NCAA Division I Rankings by moving from No. 20 to No. 19 in the 157-pound class. Yost, of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., is tied for first in his division in number of victories with a 16-7 record.

Sophomore Matt Pitts, from Calhoun, Ga., remained at No. 14 in the rankings at 125 pounds. Pitts is one of only three Southern Conference wrestlers ranked among the nations top 15. Two Citadel wrestlers also have that distinction.

The Mocs will compete at the Midlands in Evanston, Ill., Dec. 29-30.