Posted: Feb 17, 2012
Derek Leiby, Penn College
PSUAC Wrestler of the Week
Derek Leiby
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Troy, Pa.
High School: Troy
Weight Class: 149
Leiby competed at the USCAA/PSUAC Invitational on Sunday and took home the championship for the 149lb class defeating Kyle Spruill of The Apprentice School 6-4. The victory was a huge upset as Spruill is the #1 nationally ranked wrestler in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association at the 149 class. Leiby went 4-0 at the tournament with a pin. He helped the Wildcats to a third place finish at the Invitational and first place for the PSUAC Championship.