SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Campbell heavyweight Jere Heino has been named the Southern Conference wrestler of the week for all competition from Jan. 25-31. The selection is made by the league office.

Heino won his lone bout of the week, toppling 10th-ranked Jared Johnson of Chattanooga to clinch the Camels’ first-ever team win over the Mocs.

Trailing 4-3 in the final minute of action, the sophomore from Helsinki, Finland, recorded a two-point takedown and a four-point near fall to rally for the 9-4 decision and secure the 21-19 team victory.

The weekly award is the first of Heino’s career.

Campbell (6-6, 2-1 SoCon) returns to action Thursday, when it hosts Davidson (3-10, 0-3) for a league dual at 6 p.m. in Buies Creek, North Carolina.

Also nominated: Ty Buckiso (The Citadel), Freddie Rodriguez (SIUE) and Alonzo Allen (Chattanooga).

2016-17 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week
Nov. 9 Nathan Kraisser, Campbell
Nov. 16 David Peters-Logue, Appalachian State
Nov. 23 Freddie Rodriguez, SIUE
Dec. 7 Nathan Kraisser, Campbell
Dec. 14 Jake McKiernan, SIUE
Dec. 21 Vito Pasone, Appalachian State
Jan. 4 Bryce Carr, Chattanooga
Jan. 11 Colby Smith, Appalachian State
Jan. 18 Jared Johnson, Chattanooga
Jan. 25 Austin Trott, Gardner-Webb
Feb. 1 Jere Heino, Campbell

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