This Week in PAC Wrestling

January 15-21

1/22/2024 3:00:00 PM

Week 9 PAC Honors (for events between January 15-21)
The weekly award winners have been recognized for their performances during Week 9 of the 2023-24 season.
 
PAC Wrestler of the Week
Bryce Rodriguez-Uram • Washington & Jefferson • Sophomore • Carnegie, Pa./Carlynton
Rodriguez-Uram posted a 3-0 record at 157 pounds last week ... In Wednesday's PAC dual win over Saint Vincent, Rodriguez-Uram won by tech fall (20-3 4:55) over Charlie Mesich ... At the Jim White Duals on Saturday, Rodriguez-Uram won by major decision, 13-3, over Logan Bartlett of Lycoming, before adding a 15-3 major decision victory over Braxton Miller of Seton Hill.
PAC Wrestling Honor Roll
Saint Vincent senior Jake Beistel (Alverton, Pa./Southmoreland); Thiel senior Evan Whiteside (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway); Waynesburg senior Colby Morris (Waynesburg, Pa./Waynesburg Central)
 
PAC Wrestling Newcomer of the Week
Jessie Orbin • Waynesburg • Freshman • Houston, Pa./Chartiers-Houston
Orbin posted an undefeated Saturday at 184 at the Dr. Si Ostrach Meet at Case Western Reserve ... Orbin notched a 15-5 major decision versus Aidan Gassel from Case Western Reserve, a 12-0 major decision versus Nathan Coon from St. John Fisher and a pin in 1:29 over Andy Muzika from Penn College.
PAC Wrestling Newcomer Honor Roll
Saint Vincent freshman Chase Brandebura (Carnegie, Pa./Carlynton); Thiel freshman Dominic Hartman (Jeannette, Pa./Penn-Trafford); W&J freshman Taylor Smith (Mifflintown, Pa./Juniata)
 
PAC Records & Milestones
With a pair of pins last week, Saint Vincent senior Jake Beistel improved to 8-1 this season at 285 ... First-period pins by senior Evan Whiteside at 133 and Dominic Hartman at 165 helped Thiel best Pitt-Bradford 42-12 Friday.