Nov. 14, 2022 – Loras College wrestling senior Shane Liegel wasted no time in making a statement in the 2022-23 season as the 184-pounder went a perfect 4-0 to claim his bracket title at the Luther Open on Saturday to earn American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Wrestler of the Week honors.

Liegel, an NCAA Division III All-American from a season ago, was the champion of the Elite 184 Bracket in Decorah, Iowa on Saturday as he earned one win by fall, one by technical fall, and two by decision to stand alone atop the podium.

In order, Liegel took down opponents from Coe College, Minnesota State University, University of Iowa, and Luther College. The championship bout versus Luther's Donovan Corn sealed the deal as Liegel came away with a 7-1 decision.

This marks the fifth time in Liegel's career that he has earned the A-R-C Wrestler of the Week accolade.