WAYNESBURG, Pa. (Feb. 9) – Sophomore wrestler Garrett Johnston had arguably his best week as a collegiate wrestler over the past seven days. For his efforts, Johnston earned the final Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Wrestler of the Week Award of the 2009-10 season.

The Sycamore native went a perfect 3-0 on the week and got the unbeaten stretch going by upsetting Kevin McElhaney of Gannon on Wednesday, Feb. 3. McElhaney, whom Johnston beat 8-1, was a 2009 Division II All-American and is currently ranked eighth in Division II. The second-year grappler finished his week this past Saturday by pinning a pair of opponents at the John Summa Memorial Tournament and winning the 149-pound individual championship.

With his three latest victories, Johnston has now won seven-straight bouts, four of which have come by fall. After overcoming some early season leg injuries, the sophomore is now 13-8 overall and 6-5 in dual matches. He is the fifth different Jacket to win the award this season. For the season, Waynesburg won seven of a possible 11 PAC Wrestler of the Week Awards. For a complete look at this week's PAC Wrestling release, click here.

Johnston and his teammates are now preparing for Friday's PAC Championships, which will be hosted by Thiel on Friday, Feb. 12.