A freshman from Rockwell, North Carolina, Pickard put together a strong bout to close the regular season in the 174-pound weight class by defeating Limestone’s Hunter Haven in a 7-6 decision. Haven entered the match after being ranked as the No. 2 wrestler in Super Region II at 174.
As a freshman, Pickard has stepped up and improved over the course of the season, which included winning five of his final six bouts of the regular season. He ended his first regular season on a four-bout winning streak.
2022-23 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Men's Wrestlers of the Week
Week 1 (Nov. 8, 2022)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: Demetri Teddlie, King
Week 2 (Nov. 15, 2022)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: Zeth Brower, Lander
Week 3 (Nov. 22, 2022)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: Jonathan Clack, Mount Olive
Week 4 (Nov. 29, 2022)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: Nicholas Krauss, Lincoln Memorial
Week 5 (Dec. 6, 2022)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: David Hunsberger, Lander
Week 6 (Dec. 13, 2022)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: Nico Ramirez, Mount Olive
Week 7 (Dec. 20, 2022)
Men's Wrestler(s) of the Week: Logan Seliga, UNC Pembroke and
Zeth Brower, Lander
Week 8 (Jan. 3, 2023)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: Logan Seliga, UNC Pembroke
Week 9 (Jan. 10, 2023)
Men’s Wrestler of the Week: Zeth Brower, Lander
Week 10 (Jan. 17, 2023)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: Austin Kolikas, King
Week 11 (Jan. 24, 2023)
Men's Wrestler of the Week: Logan Seliga, UNC Pembroke
Week 12 (Jan. 31, 2023)
Men’s Wrestler of the Week: Kade Millsaps, Lincoln Memorial
Week 13 (Feb. 7, 2023)
Men’s Wrestler of the Week: Dallas Wilson, Mount Olive
Week 14 (Feb. 14, 2023)
Men’s Wrestler of the Week: Kyler Pickard, Belmont Abbey