MAC Wrestler of the Week
Jeff Hojnacki (Messiah / Sr. / 165 / Hudson, Ohio) earns his second conference weekly award of the season. He helped the No. 14 Falcons to an impressive 4-0 showing at the North-South Duals. Hojnacki went 4-0 on the afternoon with a statement win over returning all-American and No. 3-ranked Zach Wilhelm of Stevens with a 3-1 decision. The bout helped the Falcons defeat the No. 1 Ducks, 27-15. Messiah also picked up team wins over Hunter, Delaware Valley and Southern Maine. The seniors 4-0 day included the 3-1 win over the No. 3 wrestler, a technical fall (18-2), a major decision (8-0) and a pin (6:57). Hojnacki is now 20-6 on the season.