MANHEIM, Pa.- The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) released its fourth set of rankings for the 2025-26 season on Thursday, with the Rankings ranking sixth as a team.

Parkside earned 58.5 points in the latest poll, placing just behind Nebraska–Kearney, Central Oklahoma, Grand Valley State, Pitt-Johnstown and Gannon.  The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) leads all conferences with ranked wresters, totaling 27. The Rangers feature five wrestlers ranked nationally.

Jalen Spuhler continues to lead the Parkside Rangers at 149 pounds, holding the No. 2 ranking for the second consecutive poll. Spuhler is 21–1 on the season with five wins over ranked opponents, most recently earning an 18–2 technical fall over No. 6 Nolan Ambrose of Augustana. He has also recorded 14 bonus-point victories this year.

Dajun Johnson moves up to No. 2 in the rankings at 174 pounds and has put together a strong 24–4 record this season. He has notched wins over four ranked opponents, highlighted by a 10–2 major decision against No. 5 Coy Gunderson of Augustana and an overtime victory over No. 11 Bryce Dagel of St. Cloud. Sixteen of Johnson's wins this year have come by bonus points.

At 157 pounds, Easton Worachek is ranked No. 4 and holds a 23–4 record on the season, with two losses coming against ranked competition. He has collected four wins over ranked opponents and earned 10 bonus-point victories, highlighted by recent 11–1 major decision over Griffin Lundeen of Northern State.

Shane Corrigan climbed to No. 4 at 125 pounds in the latest poll. The senior is 13–3 on the season with three wins over ranked opponents and recently recorded the 100th victory of his collegiate career. Corrigan has also tallied 11 bonus-point wins this year, highlighted by a fall over Vincent Mayberry of Sioux Falls at the 4:46 mark.

Brody Hemauer is ranked No. 11 for the Rangers and carries a 14–7 record on the season, with three of his losses coming against ranked competition. He has secured three wins over ranked opponents and earned nine bonus-point victories this year. Most recently, Hemauer picked up an 8–1 decision over No. 14 Derek Johnson of St. Cloud State.

Up next, the Rangers will shift their focus to the NCAA Super Region V Championships, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, in Marshall, Minn., with action set to begin at 9:00 a.m.

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