WILKES-BARRE – Wilkes University men's wrestling standouts junior Ryan Santiago (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty) and senior Jaryn Hartranft (Catasauqua, PA/Catasauqua) are ranked in both the regional and national rankings by three different organizations/websites after five weeks of competition this season.
 
Santiago, wrestling at 141-pounds, is ranked 18^th nationally by The Open Mat. He also is listed as a Contender according to the latest D3wrestle.com rankings. Santiago is also ranked sixth in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Regionally rankings. For the season, Santiago owns an 11-2 overall record taking first place at the Ned McGinley Invitational and two second place finishes at the Wilkes Invitational and Blue Jay Classic. Of his 11 wins, eight have come with extra points including four falls, two technical falls and two major decisions.
 
Hartranft, wrestling at 157-pounds, is ranked 18^th nationally by The Open Mat. He is listed as an Honorable Mention in the latest D3wrestle.com poll and fourth regionally in the NWCA Regional Rankings as of November 21. Hartranft is 13-3 overall this season with a first place finish at the Ned McGinley Invitational, second place at the Blue Jay Classic and fourth place at the Wilkes Invitational. Of his 13 wins, 10 have come with extra points including three falls, a team-best five technical falls and two major decisions.
 
The Colonels are back on the mat Friday. December 19 when they host the Wilkes Open at 9:30 a.m. in the Marts Center.