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Peyton Lemon is the first Ashland University wrestler to earn a Great Midwest Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week honor in 2026-27.
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As announced by the Great Midwest on Monday (Nov. 9) afternoon, Lemon has been recognized for his effort in the No. 12-ranked Eagles' 18-16 win over No. 10 Indianapolis on Saturday (Nov. 7) night at the Ohio Showcase at Ohio University.Â
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Lemon, ranked No. 6 in NCAA Division II at 197 pounds, defeated No. 4-ranked Ethan Farnell, 14-11. Lemon is 5-0 with two technical falls and two major decisions in the early portion of the season.
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The Eagles' next competition will be Saturday (Nov. 14) at 10 a.m. at the Case Western Reserve Open.
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2026-27 ASHLAND UNIVERSITY GREAT MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
AUG. 31 –Â
Jaime Duran (men's soccer defense),Â
Jenna Shedden (East Division volleyball).
SEPT. 8 –Â
Ava Parrett (women's cross country).
SEPT. 14 –Â
Tessa Blain (women's soccer offense),Â
Jenna Shedden (East Division volleyball).
SEPT. 21 –Â
Braeden Geist (men's cross country),Â
Jenna Shedden (East Division volleyball),Â
Jack Talkington (football defense),Â
Tom Woodward (men's soccer offense).
SEPT. 28 –Â
Wes Taylor (men's cross country).
OCT. 5 – Hayden Clark (men's soccer offense),
Abbey Queen (East Division volleyball).
OCT. 12 – Reese Landis (women's cross country).
OCT. 19 –
D.J. Harvey (football offense),
Mark Pillar (men's golf).
OCT. 26 – Caden Davis (men's swimming & diving),
Riley Hunt (women's swimming & diving),
Reese Landis (women's cross country),
Livi Miller (East Division volleyball),
Wes Taylor (men's cross country).
NOV. 2 – Caden Davis (men's swimming & diving),
Kylee Urban (East Division volleyball),
Tom Woodward (men's soccer offense).
NOV. 9 – Peyton Lemon (wrestling).
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