PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Junior Peyton Ellis has been named the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Wrestler of the Week for the week ending November 7, 2026.

The Coventry, Rhode Island native went 5-0 at the Ithaca Invitational last weekend in upstate New York to place first in the 133 lb. bracket. Ellis recorded four falls, including a 14-second win over Chase Alloca (VTSU Castleton) and a finals win over Jay McDonnell (Ithaca) in 0:55. He also had a 17-4 tech fall over Cahota LaFond (VTSU Castleton).

The Wildcats will compete at the Roger Williams Invitational Saturday in Bristol, Rhode Island.