We have only just begun and Joey McKenna is already shaking things up.
The expectations for the Stanford freshman were very high coming into this year and with his early season upset over #1-ranked Evan Henderson of North Carolina, things are looking up even more.
McKenna, who currently sits at #15 at 141-pounds, dominated his way to the finals with two pins and a technical fall before using a late takedown to edge Henderson, 4-3. When the late flurry took place there was about 20-seconds left, but he was able to get the takedown needed and hold on for the last few seconds to pull off the upset and win the Hokie Open at 141.
Joey McKenna’s dominant performance capped by knocking off top-ranked Henderson makes him our FloWrestler of the Week.
Other FloWrestler of the Week Nominees
Jordan Oliver – Came in as the top seed and took care of business with great wins over Logan Steiber and Frank Molinaro among others in the loaded bracket to win the 65kg title and qualify for the 2016 US Olympic Trials at the Bill Farrell International. He was also named the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.
Tyler Graff – Was an absolute beast at the Bill Farrell Open where he won all matches but one by tech fall. Though he recorded four shutouts en route to the title, his most impressive win came with an 11-10 comeback victory over Stevan Micic where Graff scored the final eight points to get the win.
Kendrick Sanders – Won the 75kg title by blanking World Team member Justin Lester in the finals, 5-0. He also started his championship run with a 10-0 tech fall before claiming a pair of decision to make the finals.
Joe Rau – Took the 5-1 lead into the break over Caylor Williams and never let it go as he outlasted the World Team Member, 5-4 to get the 98kg title.