No. 8-ranked University of Providence’s Joel Avila was named the Rize Laboratory Men’s Wrestler of the Week.
Avila is a 133-lb senior wrestler from Indio, Calif., is ranked No. 9 in the NAIA, and has an undefeated overall and dual record. This weekend, at the Eastern Oregon Duals, the Argos competed hard in a tough matchup that did not allow any pins. Avila defeated his opponent Zach Mauras in a 6-8 decision.