HARTFORD, Conn. – The Trinity College Wrestling team checked in at sixth in the preseason edition of the New England Wrestling Association Coaches Poll.
 
First-year head coach Brendan Weir is bringing back 23 Bantams from last season's squad, including NCAA Division III National Championship Qualifier Ty Trickle. Trickle logged a 23-10 record, matching the program record for tenth most wins in a season, during his sophomore season, earning the #2 ranking at 141 pounds. Trickle holds a 34-19 record over his first two seasons.
 
Joining Trickle in the rankings are Emre Sensoy (3^rd, 285), Alexander Schaeublin (5^th, 125lbs), Drew Pratt (6^th, 149lbs), Maverick Heimbuck (6^th, 165lbs), and John Lagana (6^th, 174lbs).
 
Schaeublin is a two-time All-NEWA Honorable Mention, posting a 25-13 record last season with nine pins, seven technical falls, and a major decision. He concluded his postseason with a 7th-place finish at the Region 1 Championships. Schaeublin holds a career record of 74-36.
 
Sensoy received All-NEWA Honorable Mention recognition last season for the second consecutive season after finishing the year with a 20-8 record, recording five pins, one technical fall, and two major decisions. Sensoy placed 5th at the NCAA New England Regional Championships. Sensoy owns a career record of 31-20.
 
After three seasons, Pratt has totaled a 43-40 record, including a career-best 21-12 record last season, while John Lagana possess a 20-21 record with a career-best 13 victories last season. Heimbuck logged a 9-4 record in his debut season for the Bantams last year.