SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? The Southern Conference announced today that Chattanooga’s Javier Maldonado has been named the Wrestler of the Week.
Maldonado, a senior from Kissimmee, Fla., recorded wins against VMI and Virginia Tech. Maldonado defeated VMI’s Jeremy Adams by pin fall to keep his Southern Conference unbeaten streak alive at 19. He pinned Virginia Tech’s Justin Staylor in the second round.
Maldonado is ranked 15th nationally at 125-pound weight class. His overall record is 15-6 with three pins and 4-0 in Southern Conference action.
2007-08 Wresters of the Week
Dec 4: Daren Burns, UNC Greensboro
Dec 11: Josh Wine, VMI
Dec 20: Scott Ervin, Appalachian State
Jan 3: Cody Cleveland, Chattanooga
Jan 10: Eddie Hutchinson, Appalachian State
Jan 17: Sam O’Hair, Davidson
Jan 23: Jeff Hedges, UNC Greensboro
Jan 30: Tommy Hutchinson, Appalachian State
Feb 6: David Metzler, VMI