APPLETON, Wis. -- Lawrence University wrestling star Ben Dictus is ranked in his weight class in the preseason coaches poll.
Dictus, a junior from Kimberly, is ranked fourth at 184 pounds in the Brute-Adidas National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III poll.
The No. 1-ranked wrestler at 184 pounds is senior Ryan Sturm of Wartburg College. He is followed by Jason Lulloff of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Matt Sassolino of Elmhurst College, Dictus, Mike Troutman of Ursinus College, Danny Adams of Luther College, Ryan Aldrich of North Central College, and Ryan Lenhardt of Johnson and Wales University.
Dictus is coming off the best season of his career. He finished 36-13 last season to push his overall record to 57-32. Dictus, who is 11th on Lawrence¹s career wins list, took second place at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships. He qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships and finished with a 1-2 record.
The Vikings open their season Nov. 17 with a dual match at UW-Platteville.