Chris Poland Named South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week

Chris Poland Named South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week

FULL SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE CAROLINAS RELEASE

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Coker University wrestler Chris Poland was named the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week for his performance last week (Jan. 20-26), announced by the league today (Wednesday, Jan. 29). 

Poland posted a huge victory over No. 11 Majid Corbett of No. 14/20 Limestone in the team's dual match on Jan. 23, winning by 9-2 decision. Corbett is also the top-ranked wrestler in Super Region II at 133 pounds. 

On the season, Poland is 4-2 including a perfect 3-0 in dual matches. The Hastings, Mich. native is the son of Hope Middlemiss and Wade and Lori Poland, and is a communications major. 

The Cobras are back on the mat on Saturday (Feb. 1) at Belmont Abbey in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action. Video will be available at www.cokercobras.com