TRAFFORD, Pa. -- The Washington & Jefferson College wrestling team's Hunter Swedish (Cranberry Twp., Pa./Seneca Valley) and Josh Smith (Palmyra, Pa./Palmyra Area) have been named the Presidents' Athletic Conference Wrestler and Newcomer of the Week, announced by the conference Tuesday (Nov. 5).

Swedish posted a 4-1 record, ensuring a top finish as he worked his way through the 141-pound bracket to place second at the King's College Ned McGinley Invitational. He opened the morning with a major decision (19-6) victory over Sean Rinebolt of Shenandoah before logging two-straight tech falls against Jack Doran of York (19-3) and Noah Clawson of King's (17-2). Swedish locked his title bout appearance with an 11-8 win by decision over Matt Castillo of Roger Williams before falling to Tyler Kadish of NYU in the 141-pound final. This marks the first time Swedish has been awarded PAC Wrestler of the Week.

Smith finished with a 2-2 record in the 133-pound bracket to earn PAC Wrestling Newcomer of the Week. Smith logged a win by fall (2:46) and a win by decision (12-9) on the day.

W&J hits their home mats for the first time in 2024 this coming Saturday (Nov. 9), hosting the W&J Invitational. Bouts are scheduled to commence at 9:45 a.m.