WEXFORD, Pa. (Dec. 14) – Though the Waynesburg wrestling team suffered a one-point loss to Thiel, the night ended up being a productive one for junior Nick Garber.
For the second time this season, Garber was named Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Wrestler of the Week after earning a big win early in the match between the Yellow Jackets and Tomcats.
Garber beat 2008-09 PAC Most Outstanding Wrestler and All-American Corey Brown by 7-5 decision on Friday. Garber’s win at 141 pounds gave the Jackets a 6-4 lead, which eventually grew to 10-4 after a win at 149 pounds by sophomore Jesse Byerly. Thiel eventually came back and won the match 17-16.
Garber is now 12-2 on the season and a perfect 5-0 in dual match competition. The Waynesburg native has won four matches in a row, picked up six wins by fall and was ranked fourth by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) in their latest top 10 rankings.
For a complete look at this week’s PAC wrestling release, click here. The Jackets have now won four of the first five PAC Wrestler of the Week awards.
Garber will look to lead the Jackets to victory on Tuesday, when they head to New Concord, Ohio to face the Muskies of Muskingum. The match is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.