Scott Schiller named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week
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by Craig Sesker USA Wrestling
Scott Schiller (West Fargo, N.D./University of Minnesota) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week.
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.
Schiller knocked off returning NCAA champion J’Den Cox of Missouri 5-3 in overtime at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Saturday night before 5,284 fans at the Palestra in Philadelphia.
Schiller scored a takedown in the sudden-victory period to earn the win over Cox.
Schiller, a senior, placed third for Minnesota at the 2014 NCAA Championships at 197 pounds.
Schiller placed fifth at the 2013 NCAAs.
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 USA Wrestling Senior Communications Manager 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.
Schiller knocked off returning NCAA champion J’Den Cox of Missouri 5-3 in overtime at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Saturday night before 5,284 fans at the Palestra in Philadelphia.
Schiller scored a takedown in the sudden-victory period to earn the win over Cox.
Schiller, a senior, placed third for Minnesota at the 2014 NCAA Championships at 197 pounds.
Schiller placed fifth at the 2013 NCAAs.
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 USA Wrestling Senior Communications Manager Craig Sesker at csesker@usawrestling.org
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