SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Chattanooga senior heavyweight Jared Johnson has been named the General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held Dec. 28 through Jan. 3, the league office announced Wednesday.

Johnson posted a 5-3 record at heavyweight at the Southern Scuffle on Jan. 1-2.  The Jefferson City, Mo., native finished sixth at the prestigious tournament.  One of Johnson’s five wins was a 3-2 decision against No. 9 Billy Miller from Edinboro University. The senior is currently ranked No. 14 in the nation. 

The Mocs return to dual action this weekend when they host a tough Campbell squad on Sunday, Jan. 8.  Match time is set for 2 p.m. ET in Maclellan Gym.   

The General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week recognizes student-athletes that hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and whose sport is currently in-season. Nominees must have also completed at least one full academic year at their respective institutions.

Also nominated for SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week: Kassidy Blevins (Samford, women’s basketball) and Sherae Bonner (Western Carolina, women’s basketball).

General Shale SoCon Student-Athletes of the Week

Sept. 7: Frank Lara, Furman, Men’s Cross Country

Sept. 14: Jay Broom, VMI, Men’s Cross Country

Sept. 21: Tori Penrod, Mercer, Volleyball

Sept. 28: Derrick Craine, Chattanooga, Football

Oct. 5:    Anna Maddox, Samford, Women’s Soccer

Oct. 12:  Maddie Clark, Mercer, Women’s Soccer

Oct. 19:  Samantha Espy, The Citadel, Volleyball

Oct. 26:  Myles Pierce, The Citadel, Football

Nov. 2:   David Marvin, Wofford, Football

Nov. 9:   Virginia McNeill, Samford, Women’s Soccer

Nov. 16: Jajuan Stinson, ETSU, Football

Nov. 30: Sherae Bonner, Western Carolina, Women’s Basketball

Dec. 7:   Amanda Thompson, Mercer, Women’s Basketball

Dec. 14: Ellen Riggins, Samford, Women’s Basketball

Dec. 21: Ellen Riggins, Samford, Women’s Basketball

Jan. 4:    Jared Johnson, Chattanooga, Wrestling

 

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