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    Gray named NWCA Division II Wrestler of the Year

    Heath Gray

    MANHEIM, Pa -- On Wednesday, the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced the winners of both the Division II Wrestler of the Year and Rookie Wrestler of the Year awards.

    "We are proud to honor two very deserving athletes on their outstanding achievements during the 2020 season. They were each selected from a group of highly decorated athletes and should be proud of the manner in which they represented their institutions," said Mike Moyer, NWCA Executive Director.

    NWCA DIVISION II WRESTLER OF THE YEAR

    The NWCA is proud to announce the NWCA Division II Wrestler of the Year is Heath Gray from the University of Central Oklahoma.

    Gray, a junior from Chandler, Oklahoma, who competes at 184 pounds, completed his season with a 29-1 record and was named one of six NWCA Division II Super Regional Wrestlers of the Year.

    Gray's impressive 2020 season was highlighted by winning the Super Regional Title and securing the No. 1 seed for the NCAA Division II Championships. This followed his sophomore campaign in which he secured All-American honors with a third-place finish at the Division II National Championships. Heath will enter his senior campaign looking to achieve his third All-America honor.

    SUPER REGION WRESTLER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
    Super Region 1 - Andrew Dunn, Kutztown University
    Super Region 2 - Isiah Royal, Newberry College
    Super Region 3 - Hunter Bray, Notre Dame College
    Super Region 4 - Heath Gray, University of Central Oklahoma
    Super Region 5 - Nick Baumler, Upper Iowa University
    Super Region 6 - Robert Gambrell, Colorado School of Mines

    NWCA DIVISION II ROOKIE WRESTLER OF THE YEAR

    This year's NWCA Division II Rookie Wrestler of the year is Joseph Bianchini of St. Cloud State University.

    The Elk Grove Village, IL native, finished his redshirt freshman campaign with a 20-1 record and was named one of six NWCA Division II Super Regional Rookie Wrestlers of the Year.

    The 2020 season saw Bianchini, 141-pound wrestler, win the Super Regional Title, earn All-NSIC First Team honors, and capture NWCA All-American honors.

    SUPER REGION ROOKIE WRESTLER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
    Super Region 1 - Jacob Ealey, University of Pitt-Johnstown
    Super Region 2 - Josh Blatt, Belmont Abbey College
    Super Region 3 - Jared Campbell, Notre Dame College
    Super Region 4 - Dalton Abney, University of Central Oklahoma
    Super Region 5 - Joseph Bianchini, St. Cloud State University
    Super Region 6 - Patrick Allis, Western Colorado University

    ABOUT THE NWCA
    The National Wrestling Coaches Association, established in 1928, is a non-profit organization for the advancement of all levels of the sport of wrestling with primary emphasis on developing coaches who work in academic environments. The three core competencies of the NWCA are: Coaching Development, Student-Athlete Welfare, and the Promotion of Wrestling.

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