Jonathan was one of four Runnin' Bulldogs crowned East Regional Champions, posting a first-place finish in the 184 weight class. The lone senior went 2-0 on the day, earning a 5-2 win over John Merickel of Campbell and a 3-1 decision over Aaron Kelley of Liberty to take first-place overall. The Runnin' Bulldogs finished in second-place overall with 74.5 points and Velazquez was named Most Outstanding Wrestling at the Regional event. The four East Regional Champions and NCAA National qualifiers is the most that the Runnin' Bulldogs have had in a single season since sending four back in 2006. The 2011 NCAA National Championships will be held Philadelphia, Pa. on March 17th-19th.
Bulldog Club Student-Athlete of the Week - Jonathan Velazquez (Wrestling)
March 8th, 2011 | posted by jatiyeh
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