Elijah Davis named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for July 12-18

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Craig Sesker (USA Wrestling)
07/19/2011


Elijah Davis (Oakland, Calif./Team California) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for July 12-18.

Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within wrestling for that week. The selection committee will consider any level of wrestling, from youth programs through the Senior level.

Davis captured the Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman title at 130 pounds on Monday at the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D. He was named Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.

Davis downed returning champion Hayden Tuma of Idaho 2-0, 3-0 in the finals.

Davis suffered a loss early in the tournament before rebounding to earn a spot in the finals.

Note: To nominate a wrestler for TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week, send the athlete's name, accomplishments for the week and career accomplishments to Craig Sesker at csesker@usawrestling.org