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Parsons Tabbed as Army’s Athlete of the Week

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WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army Athletic Association named senior wrestler Russ Parsons as its Athlete of the Week for his 3-0 performance at the American Duals last weekend.

Parsons improved to 16-3 on the season and 5-1 in duals, a mark that is tied for the team lead. The Clinton, N.J., native notched win No. 70 of his career with a 6-2 decision over Cole Moseley of American before defeating Wyoming's 12th-ranked 157-pounder, Archie Colgan, 6-1.

The team's co-captain's efforts helped the Black Knights earn their first win against a ranked opponent since 2011-12 when it defeated 25th-ranked Harvard, 24-17.