Class 1A Dual Team Sectional roundup: Oregon, Taylorville, Canton

By Gary Larsen for the IWCOA

IWCOA rankings from Rob Sherrill’s Illinois Best Weekly
Dual team state finals will take place at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington Feb. 27-28

1A Oregon Team Sectional

Lena-Winslow/Stockton 50, Wheaton Academy 21

Long-time head coach Kevin Milder will take his boys from No. 2 Lena-Winslow/Stockton (31-3) to the team state finals for the fifth time in program history, after topping Wheaton Academy (16-10) 50-21 at Oregon and improving to 31-3 in duals this season.

Milder guided the program to state title wins in 2017 and 2019, a second-place finish in 2012, and a third-place finish in 2023.

Milder’s squad will take on No. 6 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley/Fisher (26-2) in a state quarterfinal dual at 7 p.m. in Bloomington.

Lena-Winslow/Stockton took nine of 14 matches in the win, including seven wins by fall. Milder got pins from Keller Otto (120), Brandon White (126), Mauricio Glass (138), Sam Sikora (157), Mark Detwiler (165), Eli Larson (190) and Oliver McPeek (215). The team also got a tech fall from Arrison Bauer (144) and a straight decision win from Jeremiah Luke (285).

Wheaton Academy coach Steve Aiello was seeking his program’s first trip to the state finals. The Warriors (16-10) got a pin from Elliot Hardy (106), a tech fall from Lincoln Hoger (150), a major decision win from Zion Kaunley (113), and straight decision wins from Oscar Smith (132) and Tyler Jones (175).

Dual results

106 – Elliot Hardy, (Wheaton Ac) d. Reece Hartzell, (L-W/Stockton) F 1:08

113 – Zion Kaunley, (Wheaton Ac) d. Carson Hill, (L-W/Stockton) MD 10-2

120 – Keller Otto, (L-W/Stockton) d. Danny Shin, (Wheaton Ac) F 2:29

126 – Brandon White, (L-W/Stockton) d. Buckley Kazmeirzak, (Wheaton Ac) F 3:15

132 – Oscar Smith, (Wheaton Ac) d. Huntlee Burris, (L-W/Stockton) D 6-3

138 – Mauricio Glass, (L-W/Stockton) d. Eli Shin, (Wheaton Ac) F 3:30

144 – Arrison Bauer, (L-W/Stockton) d. Nico Chiappetta, (Wheaton Ac) TF 15-0

150 – Lincoln Hoger, (Wheaton Ac) d. Tegan Arnold, (L-W/Stockton) TF 15-0

157 – Sam Sikora, (L-W/Stockton) d. Joey Guidi, (Wheaton Ac) F 2:59

165 – Mark Detwiler, (L-W/Stockton) d. Noah Daniels, (Wheaton Ac) F 2:59

175 – Tyler Jones, (Wheaton Ac) d. John Mensendike, (L-W/Stockton) D 7-2

190 – Eli Larson, (L-W/Stockton) d. Joseph Senneses, (Wheaton Ac) F 1:03

215 – Oliver McPeek, (L-W/Stockton) d. Ian De Souza, (Wheaton Ac) F 1:45

285 – Jeremiah Luke, (L-W/Stockton) d. Hezzy Garcia, (Wheaton Ac) D 14-8

Dixon 57, Morrison 20

No. 5 Dixon (16-4) and coach Micah Hey earned the program’s second trip to the team state finals with a 57-21 win over No. 21 Morrison (23-10) at Oregon. Former coach Chris Bishop took the program downstate in 2017 and placed third.

Dixon (16-4) won 10 of 14 matches against No. 21 Morrison (23-10), with seven pins coming from Doolan Long (132), Charlie Connors (144), Adam Staples (165), Blake Dingley (175), Dawson Kemp (215), Dylan Bopes (285), and Riley Paredes (113). The Dukes also got a tech fall from Preston Richards (150) and a major decision win from Jack Ragan (120). Morrison forfeited at 106 to Dixon’s Gage Heath.

Morrison coach Tom Drosopoulos got tech fall wins from Patrick Schaefer (138) and Caleb Modglin (157) and a major decision win at 190 from Noah Stout. Dixon forfeited at 126 to Morrison’s Eli Modglin.
Dixon will square off against No. 9 Althoff Catholic (17-0) at 5 p.m. in Bloomington.

Dual results

132 – Doolan Long, (Dixon) d. Jaken Updike (Morrison) F 1:23

138 – Patrick Schaefer (Morrison) d. Channing Sarver, (Dixon) TF 18-3

144 – Charlie Connors, (Dixon) d. Randy Gerlach (Morrison) F 0:21

150 – Preston Richards, (Dixon) d. Mason Grismore (Morrison) TF 19-4

157 – Caleb Modglin (Morrison) d. Neomiah Holloway, (Dixon) TF 16-0

165 – Adam Staples, (Dixon) d. Conrad Eichman (Morrison) F 2:59

175 – Blake Dingley, (Dixon) d. Ethan Bush (Morrison) F 1:14

190 – Noah Stout (Morrison) d. Seth Shaffer, (Dixon) MD 11-1

215 – Dawson Kemp, (Dixon) d. Caleb Carroll (Morrison) F 0:35

285 – Dylan Bopes, (Dixon) d. Corbin Allen (Morrison) F 0:43

106 – Gage Heath, (Dixon) d. Unknown (Unattached) Forf

113 – Riley Paredes, (Dixon) d. Landon Rubright (Morrison) F 1:44

120 – Jack Ragan, (Dixon) d. Cael Wright (Morrison) MD 14-6

126 – Eli Modglin (Morrison) d. Unknown (Unattached) Forf

1A Taylorville Team Sectional

Althoff Catholic 50, Lawrenceville 23

Coach Emanuel Brooks will take No. 9 Althoff Catholic (17-0) downstate for the third time in program history after the Crusaders’ 50-23 win over Lawrenceville (11-6) at Taylorville. Althoff placed fourth in state in 2018 for former coach Josh Harper.

Brooks’ boys earned a 9-5 edge in matches won and got bonus points in all nine wins. Pins came from Jaxon Lynn (126), Dawson Hawthorne (132), Colton Stearns (138) and Stephen Ache (215), and the Crusaders got tech fall wins from Nathan Fisher (120), Landon Weidler (157), Ryan Hogue (165) and Pierre Walton (175). Lawrenceville forfeited at 113 to Althoff’s Prudence Sniker (113).

Lawrenceville coach Cody Bobe got tech falls from James O’Dell (106), Cale Seitzinger (150), and Jude DeCausey (285), and major decision wins from Hudson Meek (144) and Malikye Williams (190).

Lawrenceville was after its third trip to the state finals since 1984. The program placed third in state in ’84 and fourth in ’85, and last qualified in 1996 for former coach Jim Dunn. The program placed second in state twice, in 1939 and 1940 for coach Bob Emmons, who also guided the program to a third-place finish in 1942.

Althoff Catholic will take on No. 5 Dixon (16-4) in a state quarterfinal dual at 5 p.m. in Bloomington.

Dual results
106 – James O`Dell (Lawrenceville) d. Karson Fowler, (Althoff Cath) TF 15-0

113 – Prudence Snider, (Althoff Cath) d. Unknown (Unattached) Forf

120 – Nathan Fisher, (Althoff Cath) d. Kyler Guercio (Lawrenceville) TF 19-2

126 – Jaxon Lynn, (Althoff Cath) d. Drew Seitzinger (Lawrenceville) F 4:42

132 – Dawson Hawthorne, (Althoff Cath) d. Dayton Ledbetter (Lawrenceville) F 0:37

138 – Colton Stearns, (Althoff Cath) d. Jude Shick (Lawrenceville) F 0:37

144 – Hudson Meek (Lawrenceville) d. robbie Schallert, (Althoff Cath) MD 12-1

150 – Cale Seitzinger (Lawrenceville) d. John Taylor, (Althoff Cath) TF 18-3

157 – Landon Weidler, (Althoff Cath) d. Daniel Kiser (Lawrenceville) TF 19-2

165 – Ryan Hogue, (Althoff Cath) d. Tucker Waldrop (Lawrenceville) TF 16-1

175 – Pierre Walton, (Althoff Cath) d. Nick Morehead (Lawrenceville) TF 17-2

190 – Malikye Williams (Lawrenceville) d. Austin Wilkinson, (Althoff Cath) MD 10-1

215 – Stephen Ache, (Althoff Cath) d. Leroy Werich (Lawrenceville) F 0:51

285 – Jude DeCausey (Lawrenceville) d. Braden Bush, (Althoff Cath) TF 16-0

Vandalia 46, Murphysboro 23
No. 3 Vandalia (28-2) won nine of 14 matches against No. 3 Murphysboro (22-8) to punch its ticket to the team state finals for the 25th time in program history. Only Montini and its 26 state finals appearances stands ahead of Vandalia for the most appearances in Illinois history.

Vandalia is seeking its third consecutive team trophy, having placed fourth in 2024 and second in state last season. The program has won 11 team state trophies, including a state title in 1996 under coach Glenn Exton.

First-year Vandalia head coach Pat Myers got pins from Brody Matthews (138), Dade Kleinik (150), Dillon Hinton (165) and Cole Yarborough (175) in the win, and tech fall wins from Preston Waughtel (120) and Max Philpot (132). Ross Miller (190) and Elijah Mabry (144) won straight decisions, and Cooper Galoway (106) won by forfeit.

Murphysboro was seeking its fourth team state finals appearance overall under coach Shea Baker, who took the Red Devils downstate in 2016 and 2025, placing third in Illinois in 2016. The Red Devils got pins from Caybren Hubbard (215) and Jace Witzman (157), a tech fall from Drevan Bramlett (113), and a straight decision wins from Julien Tanner (285) and Paxton Pyatt (120).

Vandalia will face No. 17 Chicago Hope Academy (17-12) in a state quarterfinal dual at 7 p.m. in Bloomington.

Dual results

215 – Caybren Hubbard (Murphysboro) d. Braxton Dunn (Vandalia) F 1:04

285 – Julien Tanner (Murphysboro) d. Dominic Swyers (Vandalia) D 4-0

106 – Cooper Galoway (Vandalia) d. Unknown (Unattached) Forf

113 – Drevan Bramlett (Murphysboro) d. Kaden Daughtery (Vandalia) TF 17-1

120 – Paxton Pyatt (Murphysboro) d. riley Hinton (Vandalia) D 11-6

126 – Preston Waughtel (Vandalia) d. Sergio Garcia (Murphysboro) TF 18-2

132 – Max Philpot (Vandalia) d. Jackson Graff (Murphysboro) TF 18-0

138 – Brody Matthews (Vandalia) d. Jeret Edwards (Murphysboro) F 3:55

144 – Elijah Mabry (Vandalia) d. Lemar Treshansky (Murphysboro) D 8-7

150 – Dade Kleinik (Vandalia) d. Sayvair Williams (Murphysboro) F 0:33

157 – Jace Witzman (Murphysboro) d. Zayne Zinkgraf (Vandalia) F 2:43

165 – Dillon Hinton (Vandalia) d. Haegan Hughes (Murphysboro) F 2:33

175 – Cole Yarborough (Vandalia) d. Phoenix Hickam (Murphysboro) F 2:00

190 – Ross Miller (Vandalia) d. Logan Tanner (Murphysboro) D 8-2

1A Canton Team Sectional

Olympia 40, PORTA 33

No. 8 Olympia (19-5) heads to the team dual state finals for the 11th time in program history, after its 40-33 win over No. 13 PORTA (26-6) in Canton. It will mark the second consecutive finals appearance for coach Josh Collins.

Collins’ boys earned an 8-6 edge in matches won, forfeiting the final match of the dual. The Spartans got pins from Caleb Peters (215), Darian Holloway (285), Brandon Gaither (113) and Kenzer Burrell (138), tech falls from Tucker Garey (126) and Carter Knobloch (132), and straight decision wins from Kaden Collins (157) and Connor Collins (106).

Olympia won three state trophies for former coach Mike Manahan, placing third in 1999, fourth in 2000 and second in ’01. Former coach Pete Cleary led the program to a third-place finish in 2017.
Long-time PORTA coach Jeff Hill got pins from Logan Baker (165), Caleb Peters (215), Kainin Fillbright (120), a tech fall from Justin Zimmerman (190) and a major decision win from Zach Bryant (150). Olympia forfeited at 144 to PORTA’s Hunter King at 144.

PORTA was seeking its 11th state finals appearance under Hill’s guidance. Hill guided his program to a state title in 2010, a second-place finish in 2014, and fourths in 2005, 2009 and 2013.
Olympia will face No. 1 Coal City (39-0) in a state quarterfinal dual at 5 p.m. in Bloomington.

Dual results

150 – Zach Bryant, (PORTA) d. Austin Kisner, (Olympia) MD 14-4

157 – Kaden Collins, (Olympia) d. Jamarion Thomas, (PORTA) D 12-5

165 – Logan Baker, (PORTA) d. Kayden Thomas, (Olympia) F 1:59

175 – Caleb Cass, (PORTA) d. Jacob Cassel, (Olympia) F 0:52

190 – Justin Zimmerman, (PORTA) d. Isaac Warnock, (Olympia) TF 15-0

215 – Caleb Peters, (Olympia) d. Jayden Minor, (PORTA) F 1:19

285 – Darian Holloway, (Olympia) d. JJ Dyson, (PORTA) F 2:47

106 – Connor Collins, (Olympia) d. Coyt Rademaker, (PORTA) D 8-4

113 – Brandon Gaither, (Olympia) d. Jon Blankenship, (PORTA) F 2:59

120 – Kainin Fillbright, (PORTA) d. Ryan Ballinger, (Olympia) F 2:56

126 – Tucker Garey, (Olympia) d. Landon Webb, (PORTA) TF 15-0

132 – Carter Knobloch, (Olympia) d. Ryan McCoy, (PORTA) TF 15-0

138 – Kenzer Burell, (Olympia) d. Jaxen Feagans, (PORTA) F 3:53

144 – Hunter King, (PORTA) d. Unknown (Unattached) Forf

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley/Fisher 57, Canton 20

No. 6 GCMS/Fisher coach Josh Carter will take the co-op program to its fourth state finals appearance after winning 57-20 over host No. 16 Canton (17-7). Carter’s boys are chasing a third state finals trophy, as the program placed fourth in state in 2017 for coach Ryan Birt, second in 2010, and fourth again in 2015 for Carter.

GCMS/Fisher (26-2) won 10 of 14 matches against Canton (17-7) and earned bonus points throughout.  Falls came from Hunter Brandon (150), Ethan Lowe (175), Sam Manson (190), Jaxon Wright (215), Bentley Fields (106), Ian Rotramel (113), and Landen Lage (138). Carter also got tech fall wins from Hudson Babb (157), Cooper Miller (165) and Nolan Lowe (144).

Canton’s wins came by fall from Connor Williams (285), Dyllan Steele (120) and Maddux Steele (126), and by sudden-victory decision at 132 from Jacob Hardesty.

Canton coach Zach Crawford was seeking the program’s second trip to the state finals, having taken the Little Giants downstate in 2023.

GCMS/Fisher will face No. 2 Lena-Winslow/Stockton (31-3) in a state quarterfinal dual at 5 p.m. in Bloomington.

Dual results
150 – Hunter Brandon, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Grady Smith (Canton) F 0:00

157 – Hudson Babb, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Alex Carrier (Canton) TF 16-0

165 – Cooper Miller, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Daniel Kees (Canton) TF 18-1

175 – Ethan Lowe, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Eli Piper (Canton) F 1:14

190 – Sam Manson, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Alex Webster (Canton) F 3:16

215 – Jaxon Wright, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Johnny Nidiffer (Canton) F 1:23

285 – Connor Williams (Canton) d. Carson Sexton, (GCMS/Fisher) F 1:10

106 – Bentley Fields, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Dash Shepler (Canton) F 2:34

113 – Ian Rotramel, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Dean Bruketta (Canton) F 1:23

120 – Dyllan Steele (Canton) d. Kaden Huster, (GCMS/Fisher) F 3:11

126 – Maddux Steele (Canton) d. Gage Martin, (GCMS/Fisher) F 1:29

132 – Jacob Hardesty (Canton) d. Camden Brucker, (GCMS/Fisher) SV-1 4-1

138 – Landen Lage, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Kole VanMiddlesworth (Canton) F 1:37

144 – Nolan Lowe, (GCMS/Fisher) d. Ayden Stewart (Canton) TF 16-0

Canton’s team score was adjusted by -1.0 for uc – 132