College Wrestling: Johnson honored by Southern Conference

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Chattanooga senior wrestler Jared Johnson was named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week, the league announced Wednesday.

Johnson posted a 4-0 record last Friday and Saturday at the Virginia Duals, picking up two of those wins against ranked opponents.

This is the fourth time Johnson has been named the conference wrestler of the week. He earned the award three times during his sophomore season.

Johnson was also named the Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week on Wednesday, the fourth time in his career he has received this award.

Johnson, who has a 19-4 record this season in the 285-pound division, moved up one spot to No. 10 in the InterMat NCAA Division I rankings.