Jan.
31, 2008: RevWrestling.com
Kjar Named WWC Wrestler of the Week
Western Wrestling Conference
Utah Valley State's Ben Kjar has been
named the Western Wrestling Conference's Wrestler of the
Week as announced by league officials.
Kjar, a 125-pound freshman from
Centerville, Utah (Viewmont HS), was a perfect 5-0 last
week and improved to 3-0 in WWC conference duals with a
10-4 decision of Air Force's Zach Valdez. Kjar was 4-0 at
the Tracy Borah Duals on Saturday, with two wins by fall,
one by major decision and one, over Western State's Eddie
Lopez, in a 4-3 decision. Kjar's win against Air Force
gave him 31 wins on the season, setting a Utah Valley
single-season record.
The Western Wrestling Conference is
comprised of seven schools including the Air Force
Academy, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, Northern
Iowa, South Dakota State, Utah Valley State and Wyoming.
Others Nominated:
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Air Force: Anthony Stegeman
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North Dakota State: Adam Aho
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Northern Colorado: Devan Lewis
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South Dakota State: Ryan Meyer
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