FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason redshirt-junior Matthew Voss has been named 2018 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) First-Team All-State at 285 pounds, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Voss, a native of Edgewood, Wash, finished the season with a 24-13 record.  He earned bonus points in 11 matches and led the team with a career-high 24 wins.  Voss also led the squad with six pins and was second on the team with five major decisions during the 2017-18 season.

A first-time NCAA qualifier, Voss advanced to day two of the 2018 NCAA Championships with a win over Northwestern's Conan Jennings.  The match went to a tiebreaker, where Voss took the lead with an escape and recorded a takedown to seal the victory.

During the 2017-18 season, Voss placed third at the 2018 EWL Championships, finished sixth at the Navy Classic and posted four wins at the Franklin & Marshall Open.

MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
Wrestler of the Year: Jared Haught, Virginia Tech
Rookie of the Year: Hunter Bolen, Virginia Tech
Coach of the Year: Tony Robie
 
FIRST TEAM
125 - Louie Hayes, Virginia
133 - Dennis Gustafson, Virginia Tech
141 - Brent Moore, Virginia Tech
149 - Ryan Blees, Virginia Tech
157 - Chad Simmons, Apprentice
165 - David McFadden, Virginia Tech
174 - Hunter Bolen, Virginia Tech
184 - Zack Zavatsky, Virginia Tech
197 - Jared Haught, Virginia Tech
285 - Matthew Voss, George Mason
                                                               
SECOND TEAM
125 - Colton Messick, Apprentice
125 - Michael McGee, Old Dominion
133 - Jack Mueller, Virginia
141 - Zach Bylykbashi, Washington & Lee
149 - Sam Krivus, Virginia
157 - B.C. LaPrade, Virginia Tech
157 - Larry Early, Old Dominion
165 - Andrew Tolbert, Ferrum
174 - Brandon Lefore, Washington & Lee
184 - Wes Sorey, Apprentice
197 - Ross Graham, Apprentice
285 - Andrew Dunn, Virginia Tech