SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Campbell’s Josh Heil has been named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competition from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4. The selection is made by the league office.

Heil claimed the title in the 149-pound division at the Matmen Open on Thursday, Dec. 30, posting a 4-0 record over the two-day tournament, created to take place of the canceled Midlands Championships. The sixth-year senior, who is ranked No. 10 in the country in his weight class, opened Wednesday's action with a 5-2 decision over Rutgers' Al Desantis before moving on to clinch a 3-1 decision (SV-1) over Northern Illinois' Anthony Cheloni. Heil kicked off the second day with a 2-0 decision over Rutgers’ Anthony White to earn a spot in the title match, where he topped Wisconsin’s No. 11 Austin Gomez 3-1 (SV-1) to secure the win. The Brunswick, Ohio, native and four-time NCAA qualifier claims his third SoCon Wrestler of the Week honor this season and is now 8-0 on the season with five wins over ranked opponents.

The Camels (3-2, 0-0 SoCon) travel to Clinton, South Carolina, for a tri-meet at Presbyterian on Sunday, Jan. 9, beginning their Southern Conference slate with a match against the Blue Hose at 1 p.m. ET and a match against Bellarmine at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Also nominated: Will Formato (App State), Devan Hendricks (Bellarmine), Brayden Palmer (Chattanooga) and Tyler Mousaw (VMI).
 
2021-22 SoCon Wrestlers of the Week
Nov. 10         Josh Heil, R-Sr., 149, Campbell
Nov. 17         Caleb Smith, R-So., 125, App State
Nov. 24         Josh Heil, R-Sr., 149, Campbell
Dec. 8          Michael McAleavey, Grad, HWT, The Citadel
Dec. 15         Will Formato, R-Jr., 165, App State
Dec. 22         Thomas Flitz, Super Senior, 174, App State
Jan. 5           Josh Heil, R-Sr., 149, Campbell