BRONCOS RANK 2ND IN THE NATION ACADEMICALLY BY NWCA

The Hastings College wrestling team has been honored by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) by placing 2nd in the nation academically amongst NAIA wrestling schools. The Broncos turned in a grade point average of 3.20 which placed them second, behind the University of Great Falls who claimed top finish. Great Falls had a cumulative grade point average of 3.24. Four Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) team also placed in the top ten, the other three besides Hastings College were: Dakota Wesleyan (5th), Morningside College (7th) and the University of Sioux Falls (8th). The Broncos also placed three members on the NWCA All-Academic Team. They are Jameon Rush (Clay Center, Kansas), Robert Rentfro (Spring, Texas) and Justin Ferguson (Lincoln, Neb.) Rush a sophomore, currently carries a 4.0 grad point average as does teammate Justin Ferguson. Both carry a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Robert Rentfro, a sophomore from Spring, Texas is currently carrying a 3.59 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.