Six Wrestlers Honored for Academic Success :: Two named All-Academic, Four to Commissioner's Honor Roll

March 28, 2008

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The Western Wrestling Conference has announced its All-Academic Team and Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2007-08 season. This year's academic awards will honor 26 student-athletes from the seven conference schools, including six Utah Valley wrestlers.

Seniors Sam Allen and Nate Kearsley were both named to the All-Academic team while Casen Eldredge, Jeffrey Newby, Flint Ray and Zach Williams were named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll.

To qualify for the All-Academic team, student-athletes had to secure a minimum 3.20 grade point average, be a starter or key reserve and be a sophomore or higher in academic standing. This year's WWC All-Academic squad is comprised of 11 student-athletes.

The Commissioner's Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who have maintained a 3.0 grade point average. This year's Commissioner's Honor Roll will honor 15 WWC student-athletes.

The Western Wrestling Conference is comprised of seven schools including the Air Force Academy, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, Utah Valley and Wyoming. The conference formed in April 2006.