The career wins record for Sherwood wrestling stood since 2010 at 137 victories, but not anymore. Senior captain Connor Flickinger broke this unbelievable record with around a month left in the wrestling season with a win in a meet against Glenelg. After winning a county championship by defeating a Damascus wrestler in the 157-lbs weight class, Flickinger wants to finish his career in storybook fashion with a state title.

“[The career record] obviously is an amazing accomplishment, but that’s not my main focus right now. My job here as a wrestler is not finished yet,” said Flickinger. When asked about his goals for his senior season, he was quick to answer: “To win a state championship; that’s it.”

The record for career wins is a testament to Flickinger’s dedication, not for just a few meets or for a season but for four years. “It’s extremely significant, not just because of the record but because of the consistency, discipline, and commitment that goes into breaking a record like this. It doesn’t happen by accident,” said coach Nick Arnone. “Sherwood has had a ton of great wrestlers come through the program, and for Connor to etch his name at the top of those with this record is an extremely special achievement that you don’t see every day”

The 2026 MPSSAA Wrestling State Championships begin today and run through Saturday at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. Whatever happens, Flickinger has already left his mark as one of the great wrestlers in school history. “I’ll definitely miss it,” Flickinger said about wrestling for Sherwood. “But I’m satisfied with my accomplishments and super proud of how far I’ve come in these four years.”