@PackWrestle Has Two Named to NWCA True Freshman All-Academic Team
8/27/2015 8:33:00 AM | Wrestling
RALEIGH, N.C. - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) released its annual True Freshman All-Academic Team for the 2014-15 season on Wednesday. NC State was the only school nationally to have two members of the squad, led by returning All-American Kevin Jack.
The NWCA annually recognizes student-athletes who excel both on the mat and in the classroom. Earlier this year, the NWCA released its Top 30 All-Academic teams and it's individual All-Academic Team.
Two Division I All-Americans lead the charge for this year's True Freshman All-Academic Team – 197-pound NCAA runner-up Kyle Snyder of Ohio State and 141-pound All-American Kevin Jack of North Carolina State.
Jack, a Connecticut native, stormed into the NCAA semifinals as an unseeded wrestler. He knocked off Iowa's Josh Dziewa, North Carolina's Joey Ward and Virginia Tech's Devin Carter in back-to-back-to-back matches. He fell to eventual four-time NCAA champion Logan Stieber of Ohio State in the semifinals and ultimately finished in fifth place. Jack's major is undeclared.
N.C. State was the only team with two wrestlers represented, as 133-pounder Bryce Meredith was also named to the True Freshman All-Academic team. Like Jack, he too is still undeclared. Meredith finished the season at 15-7.
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Back in May, the NC State wrestling team was ranked in the top-30 nationally among the NWCA's All-Academic teams with a team GPA of 3.029.
Additionally, Nick Gwiazdowski (285 pounds) and Pete Renda (174) were also recognized on the NWCA All-Academic Team. Gwiazdowski is currently majoring in parks, recreation and tourism management, while Renda is a business administration major. Both were named to the 2015 All-ACC Academic squad as well.
About National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA)
The NWCA brings the wrestling coaching community together to advance the sport and ensure that current and future generations have the opportunity to engage in a safe and educationally based wrestling experience. This is primarily done by strengthening existing programs, creating new programs, and providing coaches with progressive educational opportunities.
The NWCA annually recognizes student-athletes who excel both on the mat and in the classroom. Earlier this year, the NWCA released its Top 30 All-Academic teams and it's individual All-Academic Team.
Two Division I All-Americans lead the charge for this year's True Freshman All-Academic Team – 197-pound NCAA runner-up Kyle Snyder of Ohio State and 141-pound All-American Kevin Jack of North Carolina State.
Jack, a Connecticut native, stormed into the NCAA semifinals as an unseeded wrestler. He knocked off Iowa's Josh Dziewa, North Carolina's Joey Ward and Virginia Tech's Devin Carter in back-to-back-to-back matches. He fell to eventual four-time NCAA champion Logan Stieber of Ohio State in the semifinals and ultimately finished in fifth place. Jack's major is undeclared.
N.C. State was the only team with two wrestlers represented, as 133-pounder Bryce Meredith was also named to the True Freshman All-Academic team. Like Jack, he too is still undeclared. Meredith finished the season at 15-7.
For the full release, click here.
Back in May, the NC State wrestling team was ranked in the top-30 nationally among the NWCA's All-Academic teams with a team GPA of 3.029.
Additionally, Nick Gwiazdowski (285 pounds) and Pete Renda (174) were also recognized on the NWCA All-Academic Team. Gwiazdowski is currently majoring in parks, recreation and tourism management, while Renda is a business administration major. Both were named to the 2015 All-ACC Academic squad as well.
About National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA)
The NWCA brings the wrestling coaching community together to advance the sport and ensure that current and future generations have the opportunity to engage in a safe and educationally based wrestling experience. This is primarily done by strengthening existing programs, creating new programs, and providing coaches with progressive educational opportunities.
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