King's Vasquez Named South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Men's Wrestler of the Week
King's Vasquez Named South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Men's Wrestler of the Week
HIGH POINT, N.C. – King University's Chris Vasquez has been named the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Men's Wrestler of the Week for meets held during the week of Jan. 14-20., the league announced today.
Vasquez, a freshman from Fredericksburg, Va., led King to Conference win over Belmont Abbey to move the team to 2-0 in the league standings. With the two teams tied at 19-all heading into the final match, Vasquez would pin Belmont Abbey's Lucas Scarlett in 4:27 to earn the come-from-behind win for King.
Chris Vasquez Matches (Team Score)
def. Belmont Abbey's Lucas Scarlett by fall, 4:27 (25-19, W)
Also nominated for Men's Wrestler of the Week:
Noah Curreri (Queens) - 3-2 record with one fall for the week.
Sean Glasgow (Limestone) - 1-0 record for the week.
Austin Neal (Newberry) - 1-0 record for the week.
2018-19 Men's Wrestler of the Week
Week One (Nov. 7) – Zebrandon Gant (Newberry)
Week Two (Nov. 14) – Hayden Prince (Limestone)
Week Three (Nov. 21) – Emery Cline (Emmanuel)
Week Four (Nov. 28) – N/A
Week Five (Dec. 5) – Austin Palmer (Newberry)
Week Six (Dec. 12) – Mike Siwiec (Belmont Abbey)
Week Seven (Dec. 19) – Isiah Royal (Newberry)
Week Eight (Jan. 9) – Noah Curreri (Queens)
Week Nine (Jan. 16) – Patton Gossett (Newberry)
Week 10 (Jan. 23) – Chris Vasquez (King)