We are now just days away from the start of the 2017 Southern Scuffle, presented by Compound Clothing, and the field is shaping up to be just as competitive as ever. All eyes in the wrestling world will be on McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Jan. 1-2. Â
Today's list includes the top individuals in the 157 and 165 brackets. Rankings are based on the Asics Flo Rankings from Dec. 19, and former Scuffle placers are also included. There could be some movement from one weight to another, and all of that will play out when the official brackets are announced just prior to the start of the tournament.Â
The buzz is starting to build around the tournament, and here are some featured articles about the event.Â
Tickets are on sale now on GoMocs.com or by calling the UTC Ticket Office at 423-266-MOCS (6627). If you can't make it in person, be sure to follow all of the action through Flo Arena. Flowrestling is streaming every match live and links are available on the wrestling schedule page on GoMocs.com.
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157Â Rank
Name
Year
Team
2
Dylan Palacio
Sr.
Cornell
2016 All-American
2014Â Scuffle 6th
3
Joe Smith
So.
Oklahoma St.
6
Joey Lavallee
Jr.
Missouri
7
Jake Short
Jr.
Minnesota
13
May Bethea
Jr.
Penn
15
Jordan Kutler
Fr.
Lehigh
20
Andrew Atkinson
Jr.
Virginia
Paul Fox
Jr.
Stanford
2016 Scuffle 7th (149)
Aaron Walker
Sr.
The Citadel
2015 Scuffle 5th
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Did You Know - Attendance at the finals at the last three Southern Scuffles has topped the 3,000 mark.
Jan. 2, 2014 – 3,436
Jan. 2, 2015 – 3,320
Jan. 2, 2016 – 3,172
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Lehigh's Mitch Minotti has moved up to 16
5 where he is ranked No. 5 in the country. Â He placed fifth at the 2016 Scuffle at 157. Â
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