Week 2: GPAC Wrestlers of the Week

(Sioux City, Iowa) – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) and Hauff Mid-America Sports are proud to announce the following men's and women's wrestler-of-the-week for contests played November 3-9, 2025. Hauff Mid-America Sports is the presenting sponsor of the 2025-2026 GPAC Players-of-the-Week and Players and Coaches-of-the-Year awards program. 

Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Wrestler-of-the-Week

MEN
Nate McDonald, Midland University – 184lb Weight Class

Midland wrestler Nate McDonald is this week's GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Wrestler-of-the-Week.  McDonald, a junior from North Bend, Nebraska, went 4-0 at the Salute to Service meet over the weekend, winning the 184-pound division. He had wins by tech. fall, pin, and a major decision to reach the finals. In the final bout, he won a 5-2 decision over 21st-ranked Jeremiah Voliva of Avila.

WOMEN
Maci Avila, Midland University – 138lb Weight Class

Midland wrestler Maci Avila is this week's GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Wrestler-of-the-Week.  Avila, a junior from Henderson, Nevada, opened the season with a runner-up finish at the Waldorf Open. Competing at 138 lbs., she had four wins by fall to advance to the championship bout. In the title bout, she ultimately lost via technical fall to Skye Realin of Iowa (#9 ranked in NCAA at 131 lbs.).