Shane Liegel Award Wrestler of the Week Week Of 1/23/2023 Sport Men's Wrestling School Loras College Year Senior Position Hometown Spring Green, Wis. High School River Valley Wrestling - Wrestler of the Week Shane Liegel, Loras College Sr., 18lbs., Spring Green, Wis./River Valley Liegel led the No. 7-ranked Loras Duhawks to a 4-0 day at the A-R-C duals, including two victories over ranked teams. The Duhawks defeated Nebraska Wesleyan University (49-3), Simpson College (43-3), No. 19 Coe College (24-16), and No. 9 Luther College (29-17). Liegel was the only Duhawk to go 4-0 on the day with two wins by fall, one by major decision, and one decision over the No. 4 wrestler. The senior defeated Sam Weaver of Nebraska Wesleyan by fall (1:09), Simpson’s Andrew Wolff by fall (0:35), Coe’s Tristin Westphal by major decision (13-2), and No. 4 Donovan Corn of Luther by Decision (5-3). The No. 7 Loras Duhawks improved to 15-3 overall and 6-0 in the conference. Liegel is a three-time All-Conference honoree in addition to being named A-R-C Most Valuable Wrestler in the 2020-21 season. This is the fourth time this season and eighth time overall the Spring Green native is picking up Wrestler of the Week honors (1/23/23, 15/5/22, 11/22/22, 11/14/22, 12/20/21, 12/6/21, 11/22/21, 11/25/19).
