Derek Beitz (Messiah / So. / Juniata, Pa.) won the 174 lbs. class title at the Messiah Invitational. Beitz was the third seed and beat a regional placer (Sonny Boy Blanco, Washington & Jefferson) and an All-American (Stephen Aiello, Wheaton) on his way to the title. The sophomore recorded a pin (2:42) in his opening bout, and then a major decision (11-2) in his second bout. He defeated Blanco in the semifinal round with a 9-4 decision. Beitz defeated Aiello in the finals 6-5 (TB-2).