Anthony Elias
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Anthony Elias Named to SoCon Wrestling All-Freshman Team
2/28/2012 1:15:00 PM | Wrestling
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Davidson 133-pound wrestler Anthony Elias was elected to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team by the league's coaches, the conference office announced Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh, Pa. native posted a 10-13 overall record and went 2-3 in SoCon matches during his rookie campaign. He was one of the Wildcats' top dual match performers, posting a 7-9 record and a team-best 30 points scored.
Elias' selection marks the second consecutive year in which a Wildcat has been named to the team, as Scott Patrick received the same honor last season.
The Southern Conference wrestling all-conference team and postseason awards were also announced.
Appalachian State's Kyle Blevins, a senior wrestling at 165 pounds ranked 15th in the nation, was voted SoCon Wrestler of the Year after compiling a 33-5 overall mark and a perfect 6-0 record in conference dual matches. After winning its first regular season championship since 2003, Appalachian State placed a league-high four wrestlers on the all-conference team. Defending tournament champion Chattanooga and this year's third-place finisher, The Citadel, completed the remainder of the all-conference team with three wrestlers each.
The Mocs' Nick Soto (133) was named to the all-conference team and picked as the conference's Freshman of the Year. The Spring Hill, Fla., native, who was a perfect 6-0 in SoCon matches, enters this weekend's conference championship with a 22-6 overall record.
Coaches were not permitted to vote for their own wrestlers.
The 2012 Southern Conference Wrestling Championships, the 75th annual gathering of the league's wrestling teams, will take place on Saturday, March 3 at Chattanooga's McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn. First round matches will begin at 10 a.m., with the finals slated to start at 6:30 p.m.
2012 SoCon Wrestling All-Conference Team
125 Manuel Ramirez*, Sr., Chattanooga
133 Nick Soto, Fr., Chattanooga
141 Mike Kessler, Sr., Appalachian State
149 Savva Kostis*, Sr., Appalachian State
157 Dan Waddell*, Sr., Chattanooga
165 Kyle Blevins, Sr., Appalachian State
174 Turtogtokh Luvsandorj*, Jr., The Citadel
184 Austin Trotman#, Sr., Appalachian State
197 Kelby Smith, Sr., The Citadel
HWT Odie Delaney*, Jr., The Citadel
* - Two-time All-Conference
# - Three-time All-Conference
Wrestler of the Year
Kyle Blevins, 165, Sr., Appalachian State
2012 SoCon Wrestling All-Freshman Team
Paul Weiss, Appalachian State
James Cook, Campbell
Mark Hartenstine, Campbell
Ryan Krecker, Campbell
Joe Nolan, Campbell
Joey Rizzolino, Campbell
Kyle Casaletto, The Citadel
Anthony Elias, Davidson
Kevin Malone, Chattanooga
Nick Soto, Chattanooga
Freshman of the Year
Nick Soto, 133, Chattanooga
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Davidson 133-pound wrestler Anthony Elias was elected to the Southern Conference All-Freshman team by the league's coaches, the conference office announced Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh, Pa. native posted a 10-13 overall record and went 2-3 in SoCon matches during his rookie campaign. He was one of the Wildcats' top dual match performers, posting a 7-9 record and a team-best 30 points scored.
Elias' selection marks the second consecutive year in which a Wildcat has been named to the team, as Scott Patrick received the same honor last season.
The Southern Conference wrestling all-conference team and postseason awards were also announced.
Appalachian State's Kyle Blevins, a senior wrestling at 165 pounds ranked 15th in the nation, was voted SoCon Wrestler of the Year after compiling a 33-5 overall mark and a perfect 6-0 record in conference dual matches. After winning its first regular season championship since 2003, Appalachian State placed a league-high four wrestlers on the all-conference team. Defending tournament champion Chattanooga and this year's third-place finisher, The Citadel, completed the remainder of the all-conference team with three wrestlers each.
The Mocs' Nick Soto (133) was named to the all-conference team and picked as the conference's Freshman of the Year. The Spring Hill, Fla., native, who was a perfect 6-0 in SoCon matches, enters this weekend's conference championship with a 22-6 overall record.
Coaches were not permitted to vote for their own wrestlers.
The 2012 Southern Conference Wrestling Championships, the 75th annual gathering of the league's wrestling teams, will take place on Saturday, March 3 at Chattanooga's McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn. First round matches will begin at 10 a.m., with the finals slated to start at 6:30 p.m.
2012 SoCon Wrestling All-Conference Team
125 Manuel Ramirez*, Sr., Chattanooga
133 Nick Soto, Fr., Chattanooga
141 Mike Kessler, Sr., Appalachian State
149 Savva Kostis*, Sr., Appalachian State
157 Dan Waddell*, Sr., Chattanooga
165 Kyle Blevins, Sr., Appalachian State
174 Turtogtokh Luvsandorj*, Jr., The Citadel
184 Austin Trotman#, Sr., Appalachian State
197 Kelby Smith, Sr., The Citadel
HWT Odie Delaney*, Jr., The Citadel
* - Two-time All-Conference
# - Three-time All-Conference
Wrestler of the Year
Kyle Blevins, 165, Sr., Appalachian State
2012 SoCon Wrestling All-Freshman Team
Paul Weiss, Appalachian State
James Cook, Campbell
Mark Hartenstine, Campbell
Ryan Krecker, Campbell
Joe Nolan, Campbell
Joey Rizzolino, Campbell
Kyle Casaletto, The Citadel
Anthony Elias, Davidson
Kevin Malone, Chattanooga
Nick Soto, Chattanooga
Freshman of the Year
Nick Soto, 133, Chattanooga
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