The Eastern Wrestling League "Wrestler of the Week" for week ended November 12, 2000, is West Virginia University freshman GREG JONES. Last year Jones was PIAA champion for Greensburg-Salem. At the West Virginia U. Open Tournament, held on Saturday (11/11/00), Mr. Jones stormed through the 174-pound class with five victories, including a huge 5-2 win in the finals over Eastern Michigan senior Mike Feeney. Entering the event, Feeney was listed top 5 at his weight in various Division I national ranking services. Very nice job, Greg Jones!

In addition, we’ll tip the headgear in recognition of other EWL grapplers who won titles in tournaments this past week – Justin Giovinco, Pitt (WVU Open at 141); J.R. Plienis, LHU (WVU Open at 285); Josh Koscheck, Edinboro (Oklahoma Gold Classic at 174); Kris Smith, Bloomsburg (Oklahoma Gold at 184); David Schunamon, Edinboro (Oklahoma Gold at 197); and Josh Pearce, Edinboro (Oklahoma Gold at 285). Also, three EWL wrestlers won championships at Ashland’s Eagle Open. They were – Phil Mansueto, Cleveland State at 133 pounds; Todd Schuchert, Clarion, at 174; and Gerald Harris, Cleveland State, at 184.

CONGRATULATIONS to all our EASTERN WRESTLING LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!