Stonecheck named MAC East Wrestler of the Week

CLEVELAND – Junior Nick Stonecheck (Alpharetta, Ga./Buford) of the nationally-ranked Lock Haven men’s wrestling team has been named the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Eastern Division Wrestler of the Week.

The Bald Eagle standout enjoyed a perfect 2-0 week.

Both wins came vs. MAC Eastern Division opponents in dual matches and Stonecheck scored a big upset-win vs. Rider. He opened the week in thrilling fashion as he pinned George Mason’s Kaden Cassidy in just 1:44. The pin helped power the Bald Eagles to quick start and the dual finished with Lock Haven downing George Mason, 33-6 in MAC East action.

On Friday (Jan. 26) at Rider, Stonecheck upset nationally-ranked Quinn Kinner of Rider, 8-5 in sudden victory. Stonecheck trailed late, but used a last-second takedown in regulation to the tie the match, before scoring the upset in thrilling fashion in sudden victory. Kinner was ranked No. 25 in the NCAA Coaches’ Rankings.

It marks the fifth time this season where a Bald Eagle wrestler has been named MAC East Wrestler of the Week.