Co-Most Valuable Performer - Shane Liegel, So.., 184lbs., Loras College
Loras' Liegel finished his sophomore season as the 184-pound National Champion. Liegel, who became the first Duhawk champion since 2014, cruised through the first two rounds, collecting a fall over Joel Kanagy of Greensboro (3:24), and a 15-0 technical fall (5:38) against Nevin Brittain of Elmhurst. The quarterfinal round saw Liegel earn an 11-5 decision over Brock Montford of North Central. After being tied at two points apiece in the third period against sixth seed Ira Kuehn of Luther, Liegel was able to turn Kuehn from the top position and pick of the fall at 5:35. In the finals, Liegel upended top-seeded Paul Detwiler of United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), 4-1. Liegel headed into the third period trailing 1-0. Choosing the down position to start the third, Liegel was able to escape in just four seconds. He followed the escape with a quick take down and earned his final point on riding time. Liegel has now earned NWCA All-American honors in two-straight seasons.
