Damion Jones Named Alabama Power Huntingdon Student Athlete Of The Week

MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Following his 4-1 performance at the Millikin Open that concluded with a second place finish, Damion Jones has been recognized as the Alabama Power Huntingdon Student Athlete of the Week. 

A native of Pavo, Georgia, Jones defeated the currently #4 ranked wrestler in NAIA and the reigning DIII CCIW Conference Champion en route to finishing as the runner-up in the 157 weight class. His full results from the open are as follows:

• Champ. Round 1 - Damion Jones (Huntingdon College) won by fall over Nasser Hammouche (Elmhurst University) (Fall 0:55)
• Champ. Round 2 - Damion Jones (Huntingdon College) won by fall over Timothy Sebastian (Wabash) (Fall 7:00)
• Quarterfinal - Damion Jones (Huntingdon College) won by decision over Chase Mirelez (Millikin University) (Dec 10-8)
• Semifinal - Damion Jones (Huntingdon College) won by decision over Antwaun Burns (Campbellsville) (Dec 4-2)
• 1st Place Match - Rhenzo Augusto (Elmhurst University) won by tech fall over Damion Jones (Huntingdon College) (TF 19-4)

"Damion has really started coming into his own," shared head men's wrestling coach and Director of Wrestling Matt Oliver. "I'm proud of his success and effort thus far in the season."

Alabama Power is a proud sponsor of Huntingdon Athletics, supporting  all of those involved in providing an exemplary experience for the student athletes who participate in the department's 23 athletic programs.