Eight University of Wyoming wrestlers appeared in the first NCAA coaches' panel rankings of the season, which were released Thursday.
Senior Branson Ashworth is the highest-ranked wrestler for the No. 8 Cowboys, coming in No. 9 at 165 pounds. Ashworth is 24-3 on the season.
Redshirt sophomore Montorie Bridges, who earned All-America honors last season, is No. 11 at 133 with a 21-7 record.
Two in-state products also made the cut, with Green River junior Cole Verner No. 19 at 125 (18-11) and Sheridan redshirt freshman Hayden Hastings No. 24 at 174 (19-10).
Other Cowboys in the rankings are: sophomore Sam Turner, No.