Joe Heilmann Named Co-ACC Wrestler Of The Week

Posted Feb 16, 2021
Fresh off a 2-0 victory over Virginia’s Louie Hayes, the nation’s No. 7 ranked wrestler at 133 pounds, UNC sophomore Joe Heilmann was selected as ACC’s Co-Wrestler of the Week. The unranked Heilmann pulled off the upset win over Hayes on Saturday, as the No. 14 Tar Heels closed out their regular season with a 25-9 win over the No. 21 Cavaliers. (Chapelboro.com)

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