NWCA recognizes Haury and Pearson as Scholar All-Americans

MANHEIM, Pa. – Huntingdon wrestlers Jack Haury and Joseph Pearson were recognized on Monday by the National Wrestling Coaches Association as Scholar All-Americans.

The two Hawks were among 413 wrestlers recognized from 84 schools.

According to the NWCA, to be named a Scholar All-American, "A wrestler must have a 3.2 GPA and meet one of the following: 1.The wrestler must be a national qualifier this season with a .500 winning percentage; 2. The wrestler must have placed in the top six at the NCAA Regional Tournament. He must have a minimum .500 winning percentage and must have competed in at least 50 percent of his institution's total scheduled competition of NCAA sanctioned events; 3. The wrestlers must have a minimum .670 winning percentage, and must have competed in at least 50 percent of his institution's total scheduled competition of NCAA sanctioned events."

This season, due to COVID-19 protocols that kept many conferences and their teams sidelined, the Division III Leadership Group was moved to make changes to this year's awards program. Most notably, the team component has been suspended until next season with recognition going to individuals only. It was also decided that athletes unable to compete this season would be eligible for nomination and could receive All-America status.