LIAM FLANAGAN | WASHINGTON AND LEE | 157 LBS
Flanagan, a sophomore from Harrisburg, Pa., made his case to become a permanent member of nationally 24th-ranked Washington and Lee's starting lineup by winning the 157-pound weight class to help the Generals to a runner-up showing at the Messiah Invitational hosted by Messiah University in Grantham, Pa. Flanagan began his day in round two with a technical fall (16-1) over Nicolas Rehfuss from Ursinus College. He then earned a 4-2 decision over Noah Rice from Messiah. Flanagan perched himself atop the podium with two ranked wins in the semifinal and title bouts. In the semifinals, he won by sudden victory-1 (4-1) over Tyler Rossini from Brockport State, who is ranked sixth in Division III and second in Region 2. In the championship match, Flanagan posted a 5-2 decision over Clay Gainer from Messiah, who is ranked third in Region 3.