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Ricky Lundell named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Sept. 9-15

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by Craig Sesker

Ricky Lundell (Orem, Utah/Grapplers Edge) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Sept. 9-15.

Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within wrestling for that week. The selection committee will consider any level of wrestling, from youth programs through the Senior level.

Lundell, a 2007 World Grappling champion, captured the Grappling World Team Trials title on Saturday in Rocklin, Calif. Lundell won the title at 154 pounds to qualify for the Grappling World Championships on Dec. 20-21 in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Lundell tore through the bracket with dominant performances, scoring a submission in all three of his matches. Lundell dominated Tom Lecuyer of K3 Kombat Sports in the gold-medal finals. He was named Most Valuable Grappler for his performance.

Note: To nominate a wrestler for TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week, send the athlete's name, accomplishments for the week and career accomplishments to Craig Sesker at csesker@usawrestling.org

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