Findlay's Proudlock Voted 2022 Great Midwest Wrestler Of The Year

3.30.22

By: Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Branson Proudlock of Findlay and Tyler Swiderski of Lake Erie were voted wrestler of the year and freshman of the year, respectively, by the conference's coaches. Joey Simcoe of Tiffin was voted as the conferece's coach of the year.

Proudlock, a three-time all-conference wrestler, was named wrestler of the year after a 32-2 season and a runner-up showing at the national championship meet. He was undefeated in league matches and helped Findlay to finish third in the conference standings. Proudlock's career individual record in college is 66-18.

Swiderski had a standout debut season at Lake Erie, authoring a 23-8 record. He went 3-1 at the duals championship in January and earned second team all-conference status. He finished 7-2 against conference opponents. 

Simcoe just completed his 11th season at Tiffin, where he's kept the Dragons consistently competitive. TU was fourth at the Super Region Championship and 11th at the national meet. 

The entire list of Great Midwest wrestling award winners and all-conference performers is below. 

Great Midwest Coach of the Year - Joey Simcoe, Tiffin
Great Midwest Wrestler of the Year - Branson Proudlock, Findlay
Great Midwest Freshman of the Year - Tyler Swiderski, Lake Erie

1st Team All-Great Midwest
125 lb. - Brandon Mendoza, Tiffin 
133 lb. - Corey Gamet, Lake Erie
141 lb. - Branson Proudlock, Findlay (Wrestler of the Year)
149 lb. - Jack Haskin, Lake Erie 
157 lb. - Chance Esmont, Ashland
165 lb. - James Penfold, Lake Erie
174 lb. - Hunter Reed, Findlay
184 lb. - Aidan Pasiuk, Ashland
197 lb. - Walker Uhl, Ashland
Hwt. - David Henson, Tiffin

2nd Team All-Great Midwest
125 lb. - Zachary Collins, Findlay
133 lb. - Bryce Allison, Tiffin
141 lb. - Luke Wymer, Ashland
149 lb. - Carson Speelman, Ashland
157 lb. - Tyler Swiderski, Lake Erie
165 lb. - Drew Wiechers, Ashland
174 lb. - Daniel Beemer, Ashland
184 lb. - Mark Trifelos, Findlay
197 lb. - Nick Mason, Tiffin
Hwt. - Kairus Washington, Kentucky Wesleyan

3rd Team All-Great Midwest
125 lb. - Jordan Rodriguez, Lake Erie and Christian Wellman, Ashland
133 lb. - Gavin Ritter, Findlay
141 lb. - Nate DeBoe, Lake Erie and Dylan Mansor, Tiffin
149 lb. - Collin Adkins, Tiffin
165 lb. - Cameron Jenkins, Ashland and Bryan LaVearn, Tiffin
174 lb. - John Penfold, Lake Erie
197 lb. - Chris Droege, Lake Erie