Cavanaugh was the Oaks top finisher at the Menlo Invitational, placing second at 174 pounds. The senior won his first two matches at the event before falling to No. 7 Austin Vanderford of Southern Oregon in the championship final, 7-0.

On the season, Cavanaugh holds an 8-2 record with four decisions, two major decisions, and two pins. He has also totaled 26 takedowns and five escapes.