SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Citadel junior Justin Sparrow has been named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competitions from February 16-22.

Sparrow continued his hot streak in 2011 this past week by beating both of his opponents at North Carolina and against Gardner-Webb. On Wednesday at UNC, Sparrow upset the Tar Heels' No. 22 Antonio Giorgio in a thrilling 6-5 victory. On Saturday in the regular season finale, the 184-pounder handed Gardner-Webb's Jonathan Velazquez his first loss of the season with a 4-0 decision.

Since January 1, Sparrow is 12-3 with all three of his losses coming against top 20 ranked opponents. He has a win over a ranked opponent, three pins and a major decision over that span.

2010-11 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week

Nov. 24     Ivan Lopouchanski, UNCG

Dec. 1       Ivan Lopouchanski, UNCG

Dec. 8       Andrew Saunders, UNCG

Dec. 15     Matthew Brock, VMI

Jan. 5        Turtogtokh Luvsandorj, The Citadel

Jan. 12      Vitaly Radsky, Davidson

Jan. 19      Austin Trotman, Appalachian State

Jan. 26      Kyle Blevins, Appalachian State

Feb. 2       Turtogtokh Luvsandorj, The Citadel

Feb. 9       Brandon Wright, Chattanooga

Feb. 16     Austin Trotman, Appalachian State

Feb. 23     Justin Sparrow, The Citadel