Cory Peterson | Athlete of the Week - Republic-Times

Cory Peterson | Athlete of the Week

Republic-Times- March 18, 2022

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is McKendree University wrestler Cory Peterson of Valmeyer. Peterson competed in the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis this past weekend, placing third at 165 pounds. He went 4-1 at the tournament to earn All-American honors for the second straight season. Peterson went 37-5 this season after placing fourth at the national championship in 2021.

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