Sonny Santiago Named ACC Wrestler Of The Week

Posted Feb 7, 2024
UNC 157-pounder Sonny Santiago has been named ACC Wrestler of the Week, earning weekly ACC honors for the first time in his career. The redshirt-sophomore joins teammate Lachlan McNeil in earning weekly recognition from the league this season. On Friday night, Santiago defeated NC State's sixth-ranked Ed Scott by decision in overtime, 8-5. (GoHeels.com)

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