Dixon, a junior from Fayetteville, N.C., is the first ODAC Wrestler of the Week from the heavier five weight classes following his victory at 285-pounds at the Mount Union Invitational. Dixon's 4-0 record include two wins by fall, a major decision victory, and a win by decision. He topped Tarez Russell from NWCA nationally 15th-ranked Ohio Northern in his first bout, pinning him at 2:58 of the match. He then followed with a 3-1 decision over Joe Yanis from SUNY Brockport. Dixon dominated Ely Reese from Gannon University with a 14-4 major decision in the semifinals. In the championship, Dixon decked second-seeded Logan Painter from ONU at 2:51 to secure the heavyweight title. Dixon's effort helped Ferrum to fifth in the team standings.
KHALIL MITCHELL | AVERETT
So. | 184 lbs. | Cocoa, Fla.
- at Adrian Invitational: runner-up at 184-pounds after being pinned by 4th-ranked Chase Baczek (Wabash); earlier pinned Blake Williams (Adrian) at 1:07 with a 21-4 technical fall over Alex Torres (Case Western) and 2-0 decision over teammate Kowan Lee.
BRANDON WILLIAMS | GREENSBORO
Sr. | 285 lbs. | Greensboro, N.C.
- at Ithaca Invitational: won the consolation final at 285-pounds with a 7-2 decision over Logan Flynn (Bloomsburg); surrounded a 3-1 tiebreaker loss to Adolfo Betancur (JWU) with pins over Louisandre Padilla (Castleton) and Benjamin Katz (Springfield) plus a 5-0 decision over Colton Perkins (Castleton), a 3-1 decision over Shea Garand (Castleton), and a major decision (13-0) over Benjamin Katz (Springfield).
DYLAN WEAVER | SHENANDOAH
Jr. | 174 lbs. | Annandale, Va.
- at Alvernia Invitational: won the 174-pound title decision over Gavin Hollingsworth (Alvernia), 7-2, following a 9-4 decision over James Circle (Alvernia) and 12-3 major decision over Anthony Bauer (Alvernia) in the semifinals and quarterfinals, respectively.
CAMERON BLIZARD | WASHINGTON AND LEE
Sr. | 184 lbs. | Greensboro, N.C.
- at Messiah Invitational: won the 184-pound title at the Messiah Invitational with a 5-3 decision over Jacob Kraker from Wheaton College; also posted a 16-1 technical fall of Elliot Lee (Johns Hopkins), an 11-3 major decision over Donte Hibbert (Messiah), and a 6-4 decision over Chris Cratsley (Messiah); helped W&L to second overall in the team standings