SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Chattanooga’s Jake Huffine has been named the Southern Conference wrestler of the week for all competition from Dec. 19-25, the league office announced Wednesday.

The Cartersville, Georgia, native went 2-0 on the week in the 133-pound weight class. The junior defeated Edinboro’s Richie Gomez by a pin at the 2:07 mark to give the Mocs a 17-15 lead in Tuesday’s competition. On Thursday, against Ohio, Huffine’s 13-1 major decision over Trevor Giallombardo gave the Mocs a 16-13 lead after trailing 13-6.

Huffines two wins puts him at 13-4 on the year and a perfect 3-0 in duals. He currently leads the team with six pins.

The Mocs will return to the mat on Jan. 1-2 as they are set to host the Southern Scuffle.

Also nominated: Anthony Perrine (Gardner-Webb).

2018-19 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week

Nov. 7        Fabian Gutierrez, Chattanooga

Nov. 14       Angel Najar, Appalachian State

Nov. 21       Andrew Morgan, Campbell

Nov. 27       Randall Diabe, Appalachian State

Dec. 5        Sawyer Root, The Citadel

Dec. 12       Neal Richards, VMI

Dec. 19       Michael Elliott, Appalachian State

Dec. 26       Jake Huffine, Chattanooga