Army West Point Athletics
Wrestling’s Filipowicz Named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week
January 08, 2025 | Wrestling
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Army West Point Wrestling's Gunner Filipowicz was named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare on January 8.
Filipowicz secured the Southern Scuffle championship in Chattanooga, Tenn. on January 5, capping off a 6-0 mark at the two-day event.
The Alpharetta, Ga. native dominated his 165 lb final, jumping to an 18-3 technical fall win over Duke's Aidan Wallace. The sophomore pinned two opponents at the competition and won each match in bonus point fashion.
Additionally, Army's 132.5-point team score output gave the Black Knights the overall championship.
Filipowicz stands at No. 13 nationally in the latest InterMat rankings. He is also No. 11 in the Open Mat poll, No. 16 in the Win Magazine poll, No. 15 in the WrestleStat rankings and No. 20 in the FloWrestling rankings.
Follow the Black Knights
Follow Army Wrestling on X @ArmyWP_Wrestling. Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about baseball and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
Filipowicz secured the Southern Scuffle championship in Chattanooga, Tenn. on January 5, capping off a 6-0 mark at the two-day event.
The Alpharetta, Ga. native dominated his 165 lb final, jumping to an 18-3 technical fall win over Duke's Aidan Wallace. The sophomore pinned two opponents at the competition and won each match in bonus point fashion.
Additionally, Army's 132.5-point team score output gave the Black Knights the overall championship.
Filipowicz stands at No. 13 nationally in the latest InterMat rankings. He is also No. 11 in the Open Mat poll, No. 16 in the Win Magazine poll, No. 15 in the WrestleStat rankings and No. 20 in the FloWrestling rankings.
Follow the Black Knights
Follow Army Wrestling on X @ArmyWP_Wrestling. Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about baseball and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
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