Mack Lewnes named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for April 21-27
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by Craig Sesker
Mack Lewnes (Annapolis, Md./Cornell University) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for April 21-27.
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.
Lewnes was named Outstanding Wrestler in the University Nationals freestyle division after winning the title at 84 kg/185 lbs. on April 26 in Akron, Ohio.
Lewnes rallied to beat Zack Giesen 0-7, 5-2, 7-1 in the University Nationals finals. Lewnes won the title at 185 despite weighing in at only 179 for the event.
Lewnes was an All-American for Cornell in 2008, placing fourth at the NCAA Championships at 165. He has two years of college eligibility remaining.
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
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.
Lewnes was named Outstanding Wrestler in the University Nationals freestyle division after winning the title at 84 kg/185 lbs. on April 26 in Akron, Ohio.
Lewnes rallied to beat Zack Giesen 0-7, 5-2, 7-1 in the University Nationals finals. Lewnes won the title at 185 despite weighing in at only 179 for the event.
Lewnes was an All-American for Cornell in 2008, placing fourth at the NCAA Championships at 165. He has two years of college eligibility remaining.
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
