CLARION, Pa. --- The Golden Eagles wrestling team was recognized for its academic and athletic success in the 2024-25 season this week, with the Mid-American Conference and the National Wrestling Coaches Association announcing their postseason academic honors.
 
Four Golden Eagles apiece were named Academic All-MAC and NWCA Scholar All-Americans, with three of those athletes – Austin Chapman, Ethan Wiant and John Worthing – appearing on both lists.
 
 In addition, Mason Prinkey earned Academic All-MAC honors, while Gianni Silvestri was named an NWCA Scholar All-American.
 
The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests scheduled or completed in the particular sport. First-year students and ANY transfer in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award. Outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments for the current season only are considered.
 
Academic All-MAC
Austin Chapman, SR, Exercise Science, 3.51
Mason Prinkey, SR, Management, 3.69
Ethan Wiant, SR, Nutrition, 3.59
John Worthing, Grad., Education, 3.51
 
 
Meanwhile, the NWCA Scholar All-America award uses a sliding scale to determine its recipients. To earn those honors, an athlete's accomplishments on the mat inform what GPA is needed to make the team:
 

• NCAA top-eight placewinner and 3.00 GPA;
• NCAA Qualifier and 3.2 GPA;
• Conference qualifier and 3.5 GPA;
• 15 matches with 60% win record and 3.5 GPA

NWCA Scholar All-Americans
Austin Chapman, SR, Exercise Science, 3.51
Mason Prinkey, SR, Management, 3.69
Gianni Silvestri, FR, Integrated Business, 4.00
John Worthing, Grad., Education, 3.51