From sidelines to victory, Mike Flanigan leaves mark
As the final bell rang, senior captain Mike Flanigan stood tall in the center of the ring with his gloved hands raised high, victorious in the quarterfinals matchup.
As the final bell rang, senior captain Mike Flanigan stood tall in the center of the ring with his gloved hands raised high, victorious in the quarterfinals matchup.
Connor Chelsky’s first fight as a freshman lasted under a minute, but his devotion to Bengal Bouts has lasted into the deep rounds of his Notre Dame career. Over his four years, he has found ways to connect his personal mission to the mission of Bengal Bouts in every sense.
Senior Chris Tricarico says there isn’t much of a story about how he became involved with Notre Dame Boxing. But his decision to attend practice one day was the first step on a journey that would send him to the other side of the world and ensure he’d stay connected to Bengal Bouts even when he couldn’t fight.
Boxing was not something senior Pete McGinley ever really had an interest in before coming to Notre Dame. Nonetheless, it did not take long for Bengal Bouts to capture his intrigue.
For senior captain Bryan Cooley, Bengal Bouts isn’t just a sport: it is the defining factor of his experience at Notre Dame. As the end of that experience nears, Cooley has felt reflective nearly every time he has entered the ring this year.
Fisher senior Evan Escobedo is a big guy with a big heart.
Notre Dame will send five swimmers into the pool at the Boiler-Make-It Last Chance meet at Purdue on Sunday.