Joel Avila | University of Providence Athletics
Joel Avila | University of Providence Athletics
Two argo wrestlers named at-large qualifiers for nationals
Joel Avila and Liam Swanson were named at-large qualifiers for the NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championships it was announced Tuesday.
Avila, a senior from Indio, California, earned an at-large selection at 133-lbs. He has spent most of the season ranked inside the top 10 in his weight class and is currently ranked 8th in the country.
Swanson, a sophomore from Great Falls, Montana, received an at-large bid at 197-lbs. The Great Falls High product is ranked No. 14 in the nation.
Avila and Swanson will join automatic qualifiers from Providence, Aden Graves (157), Bridger Hall (165), Jordan Komac (165), Sawyer Hobbs (184) and KC Buday (285) at the National Championships which will be held at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas March 3 and 4.
Head Coach Steve Komac is happy that Avila and Swanson were recognized by an 18-member committee that decided the at-large qualifiers, "These guys did some great things this season and were rewarded for their efforts today by the NAIA national committee by receiving a bid to the national tournament. We are excited to have them competing with us one more time this year."
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