Senior 157-pounder Russ Parsons of the Army West Point wrestling team was named the Army Athletic Association's Athlete of the Week after going undefeated on the week. Parsons compiled a perfect 5-0 record in the Golden State, including three bonus point wins. The Clinton, N.J., native began with a 5-3 decision over Colt Shorts in Army's 23-10 victory over Cal Poly for its first win of the season, and continued on Sunday with his fourth-career individual title. Click here for the video: https://youtu.be/2Gbb06fo4kA. He opened the Roadrunner Open with a convincing 19-1 tech. fall before notching back-to-back major decisions. His second first-place finish of the season was capped with a 6-2 decision over Purdue's Alex Griffin. Parsons' career record now stands at 66-26, including a 15-5 mark in dual matches. The co-captain of the Black Knights has also comprised 25 bonus point victories with five falls, nine tech. falls and 11 major decisions. Read More
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