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Class 2A Regional roundups
By Curt Herron & Gary Larsen
Lemont dominates to claim top honors at the Hinsdale South Regional
Lemont had eight champions and qualified 12 of its 13 competitors to win the title of the Hinsdale South Regional in Darien with 231 points. The host Hornets took second place with 180.5 points while St. Rita of Cascia was third with 166.5 points.
Winning tiles for coach Erik Murry’s first-place team from Lemont, which is ranked 13th, were Cory Zator (113), Carter Mikolajczak (126), Sammy Schuit (138), Johnny O’Connor (145), Noah O’Connor (152), Niko LoCoco (160), Nathan Wrublik (195) and Alex Pasquale (285).
“The Lemont coaches are elated that the team is peaking at the right time,” Murry said. “It will be nice to go back to Hinsdale South for sectionals since we had so much success there in regionals. We also know there will be a few rematches to look forward to at some key weights but we are excited for some good wrestling overall. Hopefully we can get as many guys out to the state finals in Champaign.”
Hinsdale South and St. Rita each had three champions. Winning titles for St. Rita were Jack Hogan (106), Austin Dangles (120) and Sean Larkin (132) while Hinsdale South got first-place finishes from Alec Miller (170), Jovani Piazza (182) and Griffin Carr (220).
Sectional qualifiers from the Hinsdale South Regional
106: 1. Jack Hogan (22-8), St. Rita; 2. Mikey Wallace (14-6), Hinsdale South; 3 Josue’ Tankson (17-9), Kennedy.
113: 1. Cory Zator (34-5), Lemont; 2. Victor Alvarado (28-3), Kennedy; 3. Toqir Mir (20-8), Hinsdale South.
120: 1. Austin Dangles (20-7), St. Rita; 2. Alex Schuetz (15-17), Hinsdale South; 3. Noe Favela (15-13), Goode STEM Academy.
126: 1. Carter Mikolajczak (37-7), Lemont; 2. Nino Protti (20-11), St. Rita; 3. Gino Alberto (27-7), Kennedy.
132: 1. Sean Larkin (24-3), St. Rita; 2. Julian Vallianatos (17-24), Lemont; 3. John Strahanoski (10-8), Hinsdale South.
138: 1. Sammy Schuit (27-7), Lemont; Connor Pasch (19-7), St. Rita; 3. Xavier Woods (27-9), Goode STEM Academy.
145: 1. Johnny O’Connor (38-5), Lemont; 2. Andrew Musil (30-7), Hinsdale South; 3. Phillip Lullo (17-3), Kennedy.
152: 1. Noah O’Connor (33-9), Lemont; 2. Kendall Martin (24-5), Goode STEM Academy; 3. Nolan Keenan (14-17), St. Rita.
160: 1. Niko LoCoco (14-21), Lemont; 2. Andrew Miller (12-11), Hinsdale South; 3. Gio Secor (5-5), St. Rita.
170: 1. Alec Miller (25-7), Hinsdale South; 2. Vinny DelliColli (12-22), Lemont; 3. James Bansley (5-15), St. Rita.
182: 1. Jovani Piazza (25-2), Hinsdale South; 2. Malek Howard (20-9), Goode STEM Academy; 3. Dillon Labno (3-5), Lemont.
195: 1. Nathan Wrublik (24-3), Lemont; 2. Donovan Rule (8-10), Goode STEM Academy; 3. Pat Connelly (8-11), St. Rita.
220: 1. Griffin Carr (28-6), Hinsdale South; 2. Daniel Taylor (12-11), Lemont; 3. Elijah Edwards (28-6), Goode STEM Academy.
285: 1. Alex Pasquale (32-7), Lemont; 2. Gavin Slaughter (17-14), Hinsdale South; 3. Teddy Aguilera (13-17), St. Rita.
Joliet Catholic Academy has 10 champs, 14 qualifiers to win own regional
Backed by 10 champions and four second-place finishers, Joliet Catholic Academy easily rolled to its own regional championship in Joliet with 292.5 points while Oak Forest (178) took second and Bremen (113) finished third.
Title winners for coach Ryan Cumbee’s champion Hilltoppers, who won last year’s 2A dual team championship and are top-ranked this season were Jason Hampton (113), Gylon Sims (120), George Hollendoner (126), Jake Hamiti (138), Luke Hamiti (145), Connor Cumbee (152), Mason Alessio (160), Nico Ronchetti (182), Zach Pomatto (195) and Dillan Johnson (285).
Other regional champions were Bremen’s Morgan Turner (106) and Alex Jackson (220) and Oak Forest’s Caden Muselman (132) and Max Corral (170). Jackson (28-0) and Johnson (36-0) head to the Hinsdale South Sectional with perfect records.
Sectional qualifiers from the Joliet Catholic Academy Regional
106: 1. Morgan Turner (28-2), Bremen; 2. Noah Avina (22-21), Joliet Catholic Academy; 3. Dylan Baker (2-4), Oak Forest.
113: 1. Jason Hampton (32-8), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Elijiah Wofford (21-2), Bremen; 3. Jim Mair (12-21), Oak Forest.
120: 1. Gylon Sims (34-6), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Nore’ Turner (27-2), Bremen; 3. Carter Leshock (12-16), Tinley Park.
126: 1. George Hollendoner (8-10), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Austin Perez (27-13), Oak Forest; 3. Gavin Jeronimo (18-15), Bremen.
132: 1. Caden Muselman (29-3), Oak Forest; 2. Nolan Vogel (25-19), Joliet Catholic Academy; 3. Jovan Williams (19-4), Hillcrest.
138: 1. Jake Hamiti (31-15), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Joey Baranski (27-9), Marian Catholic; 3. Jerome Brown (13-2), Crete-Monee.
145: 1. Luke Hamiti (22-21), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Hunter Daniel (31-8), Oak Forest; 3. Josiyah Holland (19-4), Crete-Monee.
152: 1. Connor Cumbee (25-16), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Latrelle Hall (16-5), Hillcrest; 3. Steve Strelow (20-14), Oak Forest.
160: 1. Mason Alessio (36-3), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Elijah Grayer (18-6), Crete-Monee; 3. Jack Castaneda (34-9), Oak Forest.
170: 1. Max Corral (33-7), Oak Forest; 2. Maximus Vela (5-7), Joliet Catholic Academy; 3. Lloyd Mills (29-12), Marian Catholic.
182: 1. Nico Ronchetti (26-16), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Brandon Alexander (17-7), Crete-Monee; 3. Tanner Clasen (19-16), Marian Catholic.
195: 1. Zach Pomatto (20-14), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Michael Bannerman-Blakston (18-10), Kankakee; 3. Justin Lawton (7-8), Crete-Monee.
220: 1. Alex Jackson (28-0), Bremen; 2. Hunter Powell (22-14), Joliet Catholic Academy; 3. Adam Richter (30-12), Oak Forest.
285: 1. Dillan Johnson (36-0), Joliet Catholic Academy; 2. Eric Perez-Nava (27-7), Bremen; 3. Tim Marusarz (18-19), Oak Forest.
Geneseo qualifies 13 to capture Sterling Regional championship
Four champions, seven runners-up and two third-place finishers led Geneseo to the Sterling Regional title with 236 points while Rock Island (214) had seven regional champions to take second place and host Sterling (143) finished third.
Winning titles for coach Jon Murray’s champion Maple Leafs, who are ranked fourth, were Tim Sebastian (106), Zachary Montez (132), Kye Weinzierl (145) and Josh Hock (152).
The runner-up Rocks had seven champions, Truth Vesey (113), Daniel McGhee (120), Antonio Parker (126), Amare Overton (170), Steven Marquez (182), Andrew Marquez (195) and Eli Gustafson (285). Other regional title winners were Galesburg’s Gauge Shipp (138), Sterling’s Thomas Tate (160) and LaSalle-Peru’s Connor Lorden (220). Shipp enters the Rochelle Sectional with a 43-0 record while Montez and Lorden have both suffered just one defeat.
Sectional qualifiers from the Sterling Regional
106: 1. Tim Sebastian (36-7), Geneseo; 2. Sammy Niyonkuru (26-9), Rock Island; 3. Ivan Munoz (28-3), Ottawa Township.
113: 1. Truth Vesey (36-2), Rock Island; 2. Zyan Westbrook (22-7), Sterling; 3. Devan Hornback (21-13), Geneseo.
120: 1. Daniel McGhee (20-4), Rock Island; 2. Grady Hull (29-11), Geneseo; 3. Xavier Marolf (27-10), United Township.
126: 1. Antonio Parker (23-16), Rock Island; 2. Bryce Bealer (17-14), Geneseo; 3. Karson Strohmayer (24-23), Sterling.
132: 1. Zachary Montez (40-1), Geneseo; 2. Rocky Almendarez (33-5), Galesburg; 3. Temar Hudson (21-11), Rock Island.
138: 1. Gauge Shipp (43-0), Galesburg; 2. Dylan Ottens (25-13), Sterling; 3. Malaki Jackson (22-10), Geneseo.
145: 1. Kye Weinzierl (23-9), Geneseo; 2. Tristan Willoughby (25-17), Rock Island; 3. Austin Clemens (19-26), Sterling.
152: 1. Josh Hock (32-7), Geneseo; 2. Kayden Marolf (19-7), United Township; 3. Anthony Makwala (21-14), Galesburg.
160: 1. Thomas Tate (35-10), Sterling; 2. Aiden Damewood (25-14), Geneseo; 3. Michael Patrick (20-14), Galesburg.
170: 1. Amare Overton (36-8), Rock Island; 2. Emilio Torres (30-13), Galesburg; 3. Gage Tate (27-20), Sterling.
182: 1. Steven Marquez (33-4), Rock Island; 2. Landon Shoemaker (29-12), Geneseo; 3. Chase Ullrich (14-21), Sterling.
195: 1. Andrew Marquez (35-5), Rock Island; 2. Aaron Betcher (15-13), Geneseo; 3. Diego Leal (20-18), Sterling.
220: 1. Connor Lorden (33-1), LaSalle-Peru; 2. Tim Stohl (33-11), Geneseo; 3. Charles Medrow (29-7), Ottawa Township.
285: 1. Eli Gutafson (22-9), Rock Island; 2. Levi Neumann (30-8), Geneseo; 3. Javier Luna (25-20), Sterling.
Washington has 11 champs, rolls to championship at own regional
With 11 champions and two third-place finishers, Washington Community easily rolled to the title at its own regional with 281 points while Morton was a distant second with 128.5 points. The Panthers are tied with Geneseo for the most qualifiers at the Rochelle Sectional with 13.
Winning titles for coach Nick Miller’s champion Panthers, who are ranked second, were Symon Woods (106), Noah Woods (113), Wyatt Medlin (126), Peyton Cox (132), Eli Gonzalez (138), Kannon Webster (145), Cael Miller (152), Zane Hulet (160), Blake Hinrichsen (170), Josh Hoffer (195) and Justin Hoffer (220).
We had 11 champions and two third-place finishers and our one non-sectional qualifier took fourth place,” Miller said. “Most importantly we put our best day of wrestling together this season at the right time of the year.”
The other three regional champions were Morton’s Payton Ferrill (120). Dunlap’s Drew Stone (182) and East Peoria’s Jose Del Toro (285). Webster is the lone unbeaten champion with a 43-0 record while Justin Hoffer has lost just once and owns a 36-1 record.
Sectional qualifiers from the Washington Regional
106: 1. Symon Woods (32-14), Washington; 2. Harrison Dea (29-9), Morton; 3. Zach Bumeter
(23-20), Metamora.
113: 1. Noah Woods (30-13), Washington; 2. Caleb Lenning (25-13), Morton; 3. Colton Boyer (14-8), Richwoods.
120: 1. Payton Ferrill (33-13), Morton; 2. Gabe Robb (18-11), Richwoods, 3. Cole Brooks (16-12), East Peoria.
126: 1. Wyatt Medlin (18-4), Washington; 2. Connor Graham (29-10), Metamora; 3. Bernard Cox (19-8), Richwoods.
132: 1. Peyton Cox (38-2), Washington; 2. Rikyis Doss (14-7), Richwoods; 3. Aaron Andrade (24-12), Metamora.
138: 1. Eli Gonzalez (25-15), Washington; 2. Carter Atherton (22-15), Metamora; 3. Jesse Martinez (17-12), Richwoods.
145: 1. Kannon Webster (43-0), Washington; 2. Steven Marvin (12-8), Morton; 3. Tuison Connor (17-8), Peoria High.
152: 1. Cael Miller (24-6), Washington; 2. Kenny Rutherford (19-4), Peoria High; 3. Clay McKee (27-19), Morton.
160:1. Zane Hulet (22-9), Washington; 2. Nick Mueller (37-5), Dunlap; 3. Michael Vincent (18-10), Richwoods.
170: 1. Blake Hinrichsen (35-6), Washington; 2. Tyus Almasy (29-15), Morton; 3. Kaleb Lawson (17-5), Peoria High.
182: 1. Drew Stone (26-14), Dunlap; 2. Kaden Rowland (27-15), East Peoria; 3. Wyatt Leman (20-8), Washington.
195: 1. Josh Hoffer (28-17), Washington; 2. Malachi Washington (20-3), Peoria High; 3. Adam Sloan (28-15), Metamora.
220: 1. Justin Hoffer (36-1), Washington; 2. Hector Izaguirre (23-10), Limestone; 3. Matt Schmitt (26-19), Dunlap.
285: 1. Jose Del Toro (32-7), East Peoria; 2. Lucas Armstrong (16-3), Peoria High; 3. Sean Thornton (17-21), Washington.
Mt. Vernon ends long regional title drought, prevails at Centralia
Mt. Vernon had four champions and four second-place finishers to win the title at the Centralia Regional with 171.5 points while Carbondale edged Marion 158.5-157.5 for second place.
Winning titles for coach Alejandro Wajner’s champion Rams were Dillon White (120), Rider Searcy (145), Ethan Rivera (182) and Travis Sanders (220). This was the program’s first regional championship since 1994. The Rams qualified eight for the Highland Sectional.
Other regional champions were Marion’s Riddick Cook (113), Brennan Vogt (126) and Caleb Ohnesorge (152), Carbondale’s Isaiah Duckworth (160), Brenden Banz (170) and Aiden Taylor (195), Waterloo’s Konnor Stephens (106), Mascoutah’s Santino Robinson (132), Highland’s Tyson Rakers (138) and East St. Louis’ Mekhi McDowell (285). Robinson enters the sectional with a 34-0 record while Searcy and Ohnesorge both only have one defeat.
Sectional qualifiers from the Centralia Regional
106: 1. Konnor Stephens (19-8), Waterloo; 2. Gavin Merkle (25-13), Highland; 3. Joe Prideaux (16-11), Carbondale.
113: 1. Riddick Cook (27-11), Marion; 2. Ty Kinzinger (29-13), Waterloo; 3. Cameron Haake (31-11), Centralia.
120: 1. Dillon White (36-4), Mt. Vernon; 2. Max Wade (37-5), Marion; 3. Jayden Wilkinson (26-19), Mascoutah.
126: 1. Brennan Vogt (31-12), Marion; 2. Ethan Verdeyen (27-12), Mt. Vernon; 3. Lane Griffin (19-18), Centralia.
132: 1. Santino Robinson (34-0), Mascoutah; 2. Isaac Smith (20-3), Carbondale; 3. Tate Miller (32-9), Marion.
138: 1. Tyson Rakers (37-8), Highland; 2. Aiden Murphy (32-9), Carbondale; 3.Bladen Sease (32-9), Waterloo.
145: 1. Rider Searcy (37-1), Mt. Vernon; 2. Jackson Deutch (31-17), Waterloo; 3. Caden Frey (29-16), Marion.
152: 1. Caleb Ohnesorge (24-1), Marion; 2. Mylze Cammack (14-13), Mt. Vernon; 3. Thomas Imboden (24-12), Carbondale.
160: 1. Isaiah Duckworth (33-8), Carbondale; 2. Thomas Mitchell (20-22), Highland; 3. Brady Rose (9-18), Waterloo.
170: 1. Brenden Banz (41-2), Carbondale; 2. Maddux Randall (32-12), Mt. Vernon; 3. Nathan Lloyd (19-20), Waterloo.
182: 1. Ethan Rivera (32-5), Mt. Vernon; 2. Ryan Hawk (12-9), Carbondale; 3. Malaki Weatherly (31-9), Marion.
195: 1. Aiden Taylor (39-3), Carbondale; 2. Mason Randall (31-12), Mt. Vernon; 3. Ashton Zobrist (37-8), Highland.
220: 1. Travis Sanders (31-14), Mt. Vernon; 2. Bryan Madinger (31-11), Marion; 3. Ethan Greenwald (20-23), Highland.
285: 1. Mekhi McDowell (19-8), East St. Louis; 2. Kayne Gunn (30-7), Marion; 3. Javion Kizer (13-17), Carbondale.
Glenwood qualifies all 14 for first time to win own regional tournament
Glenwood captured eight titles and qualified all 14 of its individuals as it collected 278.5 points and easily claimed top honors at its own regional in Chatham while Mattoon (199) and Lincoln (126) were next. This is the first time that Glenwood has advanced 14 individuals to a sectional.
Winning championships for coach Jerod Bruner’s first-place Titans were Drew Davis (113), John Ben Maduena (132), Aden Byal (152), Justin Hay (170), Maximus Wiezorek (182), Brandon Bray (195), Alex Hamrick (220) and Mark Helm (285). Glenwood, which is ranked fifth, also won a regional last season and this is its fifth title in the last six seasons.
Mattoon had four title winners, Vincent Gibson (120), Korbin Bateman (126), Ben Capitosti (138) and Aidan Blackburn (145). The other two champions were Rochester’s Conner Carroll (106) and Lincoln’s Dawson McConnell (160). Bateman has the fewest losses of the title winners with one.
Sectional qualifiers from the Glenwood Regional
106 : 1. Conner Carroll (29-4), Rochester; 2. Tyler Clarke (29-17), Glenwood; 3. Jamarius Meyrick (18-10), MacArthur.
113: 1. Drew Davis (42-2), Glenwood; 2. Tristan Porter (29-10), Mattoon; 3. Matthew Miller (30-7), Riverton.
120: 1. Vincent Gibson (28-9), Mattoon; 2. Daulton Nunes (20-11), Glenwood; 3. Tanilyn Reed (13-12), MacArthur.
126: 1. Korbin Bateman (41-1), Mattoon; 2. Larson Nestar (12-7), Glenwood; 3. Giovanni Sundeen (9-14), Lincoln.
132: 1. John Ben Maduena (38-5), Glenwood; 2. Drake Pfeiffer (30-12), Rochester; 3. Lakin Adams (26-21), Lincoln.
138: 1. Ben Capitosti (38-6), Mattoon; 2. Jake Lawrence (34-13), Lincoln; 3. Bradley Dollus (24-22), Glenwood.
145: 1. Aidan Blackburn (35-5), Mattoon; 2. Nolan Mrozowski (35-7), Rochester; 3. Anny Williams (19-21), Glenwood.
152: 1. Aden Byal (39-4), Glenwood; 2. Isaac Decker (41-6), Lincoln; 3. Ean Freeman (13-8), Mattoon.
160: 1. Dawson McConnell (42-5), Lincoln; 2. Jason Skocy (32-14), Mattoon; 3. Jonah Broughman (26-19), Glenwood.
170: 1. Justin Hay (27-13), Glenwood; 2. Colin Ripperda (15-3), Riverton; 3. Blaine Howell (15-14), Mattoon.
182: 1. Maximus Wiezorek (30-13), Glenwood; 2. TJ Owens (29-19), Mattoon; 3. Jameson England (21-11), MacArthur.
195: 1. Brandon Bray (33-14), Glenwood; 2. Nicco Sundeen (27-20), Lincoln; 3. Marcellx Boling (18-12), Charleston.
220: 1. Alex Hamrick (40-3), Glenwood; 2. Leo Meyer (39-4), Mattoon; 3. Elias Bank (7-20), Riverton.
285: 1. Mark Helm (25-8), Glenwood; 2. Mathew Crouch (23-16), Riverton; 3. Zach Poole (19-15), Lincoln.
Jacksonville has six champions to finish first at own regional
Jacksonville had six title winners and five other sectional qualifiers to help it win its own regional championship with 204.5 points while Civic Memorial (167) and Triad (147.5) were next-best.
Claiming first-place finishes for coach Dustin Secrist’s champion Crimsons, who are ranked 14th, were Deshawn Armstrong (120), Collin Reif (152), James Cotton (160), Luca Thies (182), Mason Meyer (195) and Oliver Cooley (220). This is Jacksonville’s first regional title since 2004.
Civic Memorial had four champions, Bradley Ruckman (106), Nathen Herrin (132), Bryce Griffin (145) and Abe Wojcikiewicz (170). Other title winners were Triad’s Glen Henry (113) and Colby Crouch (126), Springfield High’s Gabe Ruvalcaba (138) and Southeast’s Robert Hull (285). Crouch takes a 25-0 record into the Highland Sectional.
Sectional qualifiers from the Jacksonville Regional
106: 1. Bradley Ruckman (30-8), Civic Memorial; 2. Will Kelly (25-17), Triad; 3. Cedar Ngiramoai (23-11), Lanphier.
113: 1. Glen Henry (31-13), Triad; 2. Hunter Hayes (27-18), Jacksonville; 3. Ethan Skiff (17-13), Civic Memorial.
120: 1. Deshawn Armstrong (41-5), Jacksonville; 2. Brody Smith (21-15), Triad; 3. Brayden McBride (19-8), Southeast.
126: 1. Colby Crouch (25-0), Triad; 2. Caleb Scott (32-9), Civic Memorial; 3. Kaden Rios (32-16), Springfield High.
132: 1. Nathen Herrin (20-12), Civic Memorial; 2. Ben Baumgartner (27-11), Triad; 3. Miles Rowe (13-19), Jacksonville.
138: 1. Gabe Ruvalcaba (30-14), Springfield High; 2. Ian Willner (31-13), Jacksonville; 3. Braden Rowe (23-14), Triad.
145: 1. Bryce Griffin (42-4), Civic Memorial; 2. Joe Reif (35-5), Jacksonville; 3. Nick Hartley (18-17) Jersey Community.
152: 1. Collin Reif (42-5), Jacksonville; 2. Aiden Postma (35-8), Triad; 3. Brock Barrows (30-12), Civic Memorial.
160: 1. James Cotton (34-8), Jacksonville; 2. Connor Janssen (30-4), Lanphier; 3. Braden Carlson (28-18), Triad.
170: 1. Abe Wojcikiewicz (40-2), Civic Memorial; 2. Keyshaun Harris (31-11), Springfield High; 3. Keaton Wilhelm (28-10), Jacksonville.
182: 1. Luca Thies (39-8), Jacksonville; 2. Koen Rodebush (28-13), Triad; 3. Jackson O’Connor (18-9), Springfield High.
195: 1. Mason Meyer (34-8), Jacksonville; 2. Christoper Hull (15-10), Southeast; 3. Logan Cooper (19-5), Civic Memorial.
220: 1. Oliver Cooley (35-11), Jacksonville; 2. James Busch (21-16), Jersey Community; 3. Hunter Reid (24-17), Springfield High.
285: 1. Robert Hull (24-4), Southeast; 2. Jaydon Busch (35-2), Jersey Community; 3. Shamar Richardson (17-9), Springfield High.
Mahomet-Seymour has 12 qualifiers to win own regional tournament
As a result of capturing four titles and having 12 sectional qualifiers, Mahomet-Seymour captured the title at its own regional in Mahomet with 239 points while Normal West (199), Bloomington (165.5) and Centennial (149) were next in line.
Capturing titles for coach Rob Ledin’s champion Bulldogs were Caden Hatton (113), Tallen Pawlak (145), Brennan Houser (182) and Mateo Casillas (195). Mahomet-Seymour, which took third place at state last season and is ranked third, won its ninth-straight regional title and the 40th in the program’s rich history.
Only three other teams had regional champions, with Normal West having four and Bloomington and Centennial three apiece. Normal West’s title winners were Froylan Racey (120), Austin Johnston (126), Evan Willock (132) and Brock Leenerman (170) while Bloomington got titles from Tyler Barlow (106), Dylan Watts (138) and Maddox Kirts (160) and Centennial’s Nick Pianfetti (152), Jack Barnhart (220) and Brandon Harvey (285) also took first place. Casillas had the fewest losses of any of the sectional qualifiers with just one and has a 45-1 record.
Sectional qualifiers from the Mahomet-Seymour Regional
106: 1. Tyler Barlow (23-15), Bloomington; 2. Abram Rader (29-12), Normal West; 3. Colton McClure (31-16), Mahomet-Seymour.
113: 1. Caden Hatton (35-10), Mahomet-Seymour; 2. Cordero Sims (30-8), Urbana; 3. Dylan McGraw (21-18), Normal West.
120: 1. Froylan Racey (26-4), Normal West; 2. Declan Pate (26-9), Centennial; 3. Javier Enriquez-Lynd (18-14 ), Bloomington.
126: 1. Austin Johnston (31-10), Normal West; 2. Reese Wilson (24-20), Mahomet-Seymour; 3. Ty Rangel (19-10), Danville.
132: 1. Evan Willock (34-3), Normal West; 2. Trevor Schoonover (29-4), Centennial; 3. Camden Heinold (24-12), Mahomet-Seymour.
138: 1. Dylan Watts (28-6), Bloomington; 2. Donovan Lewis (26-18), Mahomet-Seymour; 3. Cody Sears (26-11), Normal West.
145: 1. Tallen Pawlak (35-8), Mahomet-Seymour; 2. Xavier Edwards (23-13), Normal West; 3. Marquan Shaw (15-10), Danville.
152: 1. Nick Pianfetti (39-2), Centennial; 2. Gage Decker (26-11), Mahomet-Seymour; 3. Noah Misukonis (24-12), Bloomington.
160: 1. Maddox Kirts (32-6), Bloomington; 2. Tyler Easter (11-2), Centennial; 3. Asher Kotowski (23-12), Champaign Central.
170: 1. Brock Leenerman (17-4), Normal West; 2. Cale Hillard (23-19), Mahomet-Seymour; 3. Andrew McCullough (19-12), Bloomington.
182: 1. Brennan Houser (44-2), Mahomet-Seymour; 2. Phil Shaw IV (26-4), Danville; 3. Gus Schreiber (31-13), Normal West.
195: 1. Mateo Casillas (45-1), Mahomet-Seymour; 2. Brock VanDeveer (29-10), Champaign Central; 3. Ettavius Holmen-Anderson (15-10), Centennial.
220: 1. Jack Barnhart (33-2), Centennial; 2. Colton Crowley (37-10), Mahomet-Seymour; 3. Zavier Neill (27-13), Champaign Central.
285: 1. Brandon Harvey (23-7), Centennial; 2. Camden Harms (41-5), Mahomet-Seymour; 3. Stephen Carr (19-7), Bloomington.
GRAYSLAKE CENTRAL
It was a barnburner for the team regional title at Grayslake Central and in the end it was Wauconda edging out Antioch, 233-224.5. Coach Trevor Jauch’s Bulldogs finished with four individual champions and seven second-place finishers; Antioch had five champions and three second-place finishers. Antioch won the third-place battle with three wrestlers to Wauconda’s one.
Regional champions at Grayslake Central:
106: Anthony Alanis (Grayslake Central); 113: Gavin Hanrahan (Antioch); 120: Chase Nobiling (Antioch); 126: Tyler Weidman (Grayslake Central); 132: Edgar Albino (Antioch): 138: Anthony Streib (Antioch); 145: Caleb Nobiling (Antioch); 152: Nick Cheshier (Wauconda); 160: Zac Johnson (Wauconda): 170: Carter Vincent (Grayslake Central); 182: Matty Jens (Grayslake Central); 195: Michael Merevick (Wauconda); 220: Joe Scianna (Wauconda); 285: Dallas Dinkla (Grayslake North)
Sectional qualifiers:
106: 1. Anthony Alanis (37-1) Grayslake Central; 2. Gavin Rockey (23-4) Wauconda; 3. Logan Perez (17-17) Antioch
113: 1. Gavin Hanrahan (24-4) Antioch; 2. Nate Randle (23-7) Wauconda; 3. Matthew Lucansky (22-15) Carmel
120: 1. Chase Nobiling (23-19) Antioch; 2. Lucas Galdine (14-9) Wauconda; 3. Vince Holmes (7-10) Carmel
126: 1. Tyler Weidman (34-10) Grayslake Central; 2. Julian Olenick (25-11) Lake Forest; 3. Tanner Jurinek (11-17) Antioch
132: 1. Edgar Albino (28-3) Antioch; 2. Cooper Daun (26-6) Wauconda; 3. Tony Hinojosa (25-13) Carmel
138: 1. Anthony Streib (20-3) Antioch; 2. Logan Andrews (24-14) Wauconda; 3. Warren Nash (27-16) Grayslake Central
145: 1. Caleb Nobiling (31-8) Antioch; 2. Cole Porten (24-9) Wauconda; 3. Nicholas Asllani (29-8) Carmel
152: 1. Nick Cheshier (26-6) Wauconda; 2. Seth Digby (29-9) Lake Forest; 3. Jacob Ronsman (25-16) Grayslake North
160: 1. Zac Johnson (24-6) Wauconda; 2. Ben Vazquez (29-12) Antioch; 3. Colin Burton (16-23) Lake Forest
170: 1. Carter Vincent (31-13) Grayslake Central; 2. Christian Cendejas (7-7) Wauconda; 3.
Jonathan Kamanda (20-13) Lakes
182: 1. Matty Jens (25-0) Grayslake Central; 2. Seth Gomez (26-12) Antioch; 3. Sean Christensen (24-8) Wauconda
195: 1. Michael Merevick (13-5) Wauconda; 2. Julian Ramos (10-13) Lakes; 3. Josh Sanchez (11-14) Antioch
220: 1. Joe Scianna (12-18) Wauconda; 2. Donald Carson (10-15) Antioch; 3. Yaree Sandifer (8-13) Lake Forest
285: 1. Dallas Dinkla (17-10) Grayslake North; 2. James Kasprzak (16-15) Antioch; 3. Andy Galan (10-8) Grayslake Central
KENWOOD
Noble/Comer coach Jamelle Williams sent 12 wrestlers to the championship mat and got nine individual titles, plus one third-place finish, as the Catamounts scored 233.5 points to run away with a team regional title.
“We’re a small charter school in the city. We practice in a hallway on half of a mat. Our school has no gym nor weight room, so I’m so proud of my athletes,” Williams said.
Kenwood (139.5) placed second and Lindbloom (117.5) finished third in the team standings.
Regional champions at Kenwood:
106: Jadden Scott (Noble/Comer); 113: Isaac Banks (Noble/Comer); 120: Diego Salgado (Lindbloom); 126: Cameron Griffin (Kenwood); 132: Daryl Offord (Noble/Comer); 138: Malik Wynn (Noble/Comer); 145: James Odulaja (Kenwood); 152: Faizol Salam (Noble/Comer); 160: Christopher Guiger (Kenwood); 170: Lamzell McNeal (Noble/Comer); 182: Kenneth Barrett (Noble/Comer); 195: Jakob Okonko (Lindbloom); 220: Malik Tate (Noble/Comer); 285: Joshua Pombo (Noble/Comer)
Sectional qualifiers:
106: 1. Jadden Scott (18-10) (Noble/Comer; 2. Anthony Garcia (8-7) Solorio)
113: 1. Isaac Banks (28-11) (Noble/Comer; 2. Ryan Robinson (9-10) Kenwood
120: 1. Diego Salgado (10-0) Lindblom; 2. O`Ryan Sandifer (25-20) Noble/Comer; 3. Antoyn Richardson (11-9) Kenwood
126: 1. Cameron Griffin (36-6) Kenwood; 2. Damarius Smothers (8-19) Noble/Comer; 3.
Richard Molina (7-12) Solorio
132: 1. Daryl Offord (25-15) Noble/Comer; 2. Lance Tuck (13-11) Kenwood
138: 1. Malik Wynn (21-16) Noble/Comer; 2. Alexander Gonzalez (1-1) Lindblom; 3. Noah Charles (6-9) Kenwood
145: 1. James Odulaja (2-0) Kenwood; 2. Sergio Ramirez (17-7) Lindblom; 3. Jaylin Green (18-23) Noble/Comer
152: 1. Faizol Salam (33-9) Noble/Comer
160: 1. Christopher Guiger (25-5) Kenwood; 2. Demetrius Walker-Hill (10-12) Noble/Comer; 3.
Erick Arroyo (11-9) Lindblom
170: 1. Larnzell McNeal (33-12) Noble/Comer; 2. Antonio Padilla (26-4) Solorio; 3. Neiahmia Pinder (31-13) Kenwood
182: 1. Kenneth Barrett (34-11) Noble/Comer; 2. Cameron Connor (6-8) Lindblom; 3. Jonathan Loera (12-4) Hancock
195: 1. Jakob Okonkwo (12-9) Lindblom; 2. Jeremiah Pinder (15-8) Kenwood; 3. Angel Segundo (11-7) Hancock
220: 1. Malik Tate (22-10) Noble/Comer; 2. Josue Olivo (9-9) Lindblom; 3. Damion Norman (12-12) Kenwood
285: 1. Joshua Pombo (27-12) Noble/Comer; 2. Samadre Hobson (14-4) Englewood STEM; 3.
Kameron Reed (6-7) Simeon
RICHARDS
Brother Rice won a team regional title thanks to six individual champions, two second-place finishers, and four third-place finishers, winning 224.5-209 over second-place Evergreen Park, which had five individual regional champions. Host Richards finished third with 174 points.
Regional champions at Richards:
106: Johan Bonilla (Evergreen Park); 113: Rami Mused (Richards); 120: Chance Woods (Evergreen Park); 126: Bobby Conway (Brother Rice); 132: Luke Kawa (Richards); 138: Axle Ruablcava (Evergreen Park); 145: Patrick Gilhooley (Brother Rice); 152: John Fitzpatrick (Brother Rice); 160: Mike Taheny (Richards); 170: Aseal Rubalcava (Evergreen Park); 182: Chuck Connelly (Brother Rice); 195: Gambino Perez (Brother Rice); 220: Eduardo Antunez (Evergreen Park); 285: Nick Baser (Brother Rice)
Sectional qualifiers:
106: 1. Johan Bonilla (25-10) Evergreen Park; 2. James Bowes (18-16) Brother Rice; 3. Mohammad Hamad (0-1) Richards
113: 1. Rami Mused (13-17) Richards; 2. Shande Ramirez (13-11) Washington; 3 Dan Tait (13-12) Brother Rice
120: 1. Chance Woods (29-8) Evergreen Park; 2. Seth Hayes (2-2) Richards; 3. Tamilore Ogundeyi (2-2) Thornton Fractional North
126: 1. Bobby Conway (16-1) Brother Rice; 2. Muath Jiliani (33-10) Richards; 3. Ben Sanchez (17-20) Evergreen Park
132: 1. Luke Kawa (29-12) Richards; 2. Fred Osborne (18-7) Thornton; 3. James Bennett (5-11) Brother Rice
138: 1. Axle Rubalcava (16-5) Evergreen Park; 2. Dom Paul (32-15) Richards; 3. Jack O`connor (12-11) Brother Rice
145: 1. Patrick Gilhooley (8-6) Brother Rice; 2. Xavier Lara (35-10) Richards; 3. Ryan Serna (23-10) Evergreen Park
152: 1. John Fitzpatrick (15-10) Brother Rice; 2. David Johnson (28-11) Evergreen Park; 3. Joseph Merritt (6-4) Thornton Fractional North
160: 1. Mike Taheny (36-6) Richards; 2. James Crane (11-9) Brother Rice; 3. Andrew Viravec (18-17) Evergreen Park
170: 1. Aseal Rubalcava (29-1) Evergreen Park; 2. Davion Adams (22-11) Thornton; 3. Colin Goggin (20-8) Brother Rice
182: 1. Chuck Connelly (25-4) Brother Rice; 2. Jadden Shores (15-3) Morgan Park; 3. Genesis Ward (17-15) Evergreen Park
195: 1. Gambino Perez (13-5) Brother Rice; 2. Qilee Jackson (22-13) Thornton: 3. Nolan Rinearson (18-9) Evergreen Park
220: 1. Eduardo Antunez (30-8) Evergreen Park; 2. Adnan Abuzir (33-10) Richards; 3. Lionel Senior (23-8) Thornton
285: 1. Nick Baser (7-5) Brother Rice; 2. Gerald O`hare (27-9) Evergreen Park; 3. Jacob Alvelo (16-12)
RIDGEWOOD
Five individual regional champions, three second-place finishers, and two third-placers gave St. Patrick 10 sectional qualifiers and a 219.5-186 edge over Fenwick, and a team regional title for coach Tom Keliher. Fenwick led all teams with six individual regional champs, running the table on the title mat from 152-220 pounds. Fenton finished third in the team standings with 175 points.
Regional champions at Ridgewood:
106: Daniel Goodwin (St. Patrick); 113: Calvin Stahl (St. Patrick); 120: Olin Walker (St. Patrick); 126: Nate Sanchez (St. Ignatius); 132: Ben Kusar (St. Patrick); 138: Niko Karamaniolas (St. Patrick); 145: Omar Diaz (Fenton); 152: Aiden Burns (Fenwick); 160: Vincent Fiorovanti (Fenwick); 170: Finn McGee (Fenwick); 182: Jack Paris (Fenwick); 195: Luke Dalise (Fenwick); 220: Conor Stetz (Fenwick); 285: Martin Lozano (Elmwood Park)
Sectional qualifiers:106: Daniel Goodwin (35-8) St. Patrick; 2. Mohamad Khater (12-10) Ridgewood; 3. Geo Casas (9-12) Elmwood Park
113: 1. Calvin Stahl (29-12) St. Patrick; 2. Islam Khater (26-6) Ridgewood; 3. Anthony Bigham (15-17) Fenton
120: 1. Olin Walker (40-5) St. Patrick; 2. Jack Dombek (28-5) Elmwood Park; 3. Majd Harmarsha (22-6) Schurz
126: 1. Nate Sanchez (31-10) St. Ignatius; 2. Donovan Depakakibo (18-14) Ridgewood; 3.
Kris Nogueda (10-14) Fenton
132: 1. Ben Kusar (25-19) St. Patrick; 2. Josh Dickeson (25-8) Fenton; 3. Max Kenny (15-15) Fenwick
138: 1. Niko Karamaniolas (30-4) St. Patrick; 2. Alberto Bracamontes (22-11) Fenton; 3. Eiam Staples (12-15) Fenwick
145: 1. Omar Diaz (20-15) Fenton; 2. Sebastian Cuadros (13-14) St. Ignatius; 3. Sebastian Bruno (6-4) St. Patrick
152: 1. Aiden Burns (18-7) Fenwick; 2. Alexis Molina (15-8) Schurz; 3. Ghaly Grant (7-3) St. Ignatius
160: 1. Vincent Fiorovanti (19-10) Fenwick; 2. Jovany Zuniga (30-5) Fenton; 3. Devin Nichol (29-16) St. Patrick
170: 1. Finn McGee (32-3) Fenwick; 2. Gio Hernandez (33-11) St. Patrick; 3. Rulin Palacios (12-10) Fenton
182: 1. Jack Paris (15-6) Fenwick; 2. Jack Clancy (29-15); St. Patrick; 3. Emmanuel Ellis (22-7) Westinghouse
195: 1. Luke Dalise (12-14) Fenwick; 2. Sam Opawuyi (27-9) St. Ignatius; 3. Austin Platta (10-13) Fenton
220: 1. Conor Stetz (18-8) Fenwick; 2. Aiden Gomez (31-12) St. Patrick; 3. Daniel Martinez (14-11) Fenton
285: 1. Martin Lozano (13-5) Elmwood Park; 2. Thomas Klos (12-11) Fenton; 3. Gianni Bertacchi (5-1)
RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD
Long-time legendary former Montini Catholic coach Mike Bukovsky led the program to eight Illinois team state titles, and he has taken over for the Broncos after 12 years removed from leading the program. And Montini gave Bukovsky a team regional title on Saturday, out-pointing second-place host Riverside-Brookfield 235-214.
Montini sent eight regional champions to the top of the awards stand and had two second- and one third-place finisher. Riverside-Brookfield tied Montini with 11 sectional qualifiers, and De La Salle placed third in the team standings with 186 points.
Regional champions at Riverside-Brookfield:
106: Jeremiah Lawrence (De La Salle): 113: Ben Dunne (Montini); 120: Kameron Luif (Montini); 126: David Hernandez (Montini): 132: Jomaine Owens (Glenbard South); 138: Vince Ramirez (Little Village); 145: Santino Tenuta (Montini); 152: David Mayora (Montini); 160: Will Prater (Montini); 170: Josue Hernandez (De La Salle); 182: Jaxon Lane (Montini); 195: Evan Jocic (Montini): 220: Joe Midona (Riverside-Brookfield); 285: David McCarthy (De La Salle)
Sectional qualifiers:
106: 1. Jeremiah Lawrence (40-4) De La Salle; 2. Brian Bahena (26-4) Little Village; 3. Max Neal (14-14) Montini
113: 1. Ben Dunne (13-0) Montini; 2. Edgar Mosquera (24-10) R.-Brookfield; 3. Raymond Alvarado (26-9) De La Salle
120: 1. Kameron Luif (31-8) Montini; 2. Quintavius Murrell (27-11) R.-Brookfield; 3. Anthony Trendle (20-16) De La Salle
126: 1. David Hernandez (11-17) Montini; 2. Diego Myers (22-20) Glenbard South; 3. Robert Cabrera (15-4) Noble/UIC
132: 1. Jomaine Owens (14-8) Glenbard South; 2. Lewis Wais-Montoya (9-8) Montini; 3. Ethan Rivas (13-7) R.-Brookfield
138: 1. Vince Ramirez (25-3) Little Village; 2. Josh Gonzalez (28-12) R.-Brookfield; 3. Jeffrey Sorich (11-8) De La Salle
145: 1. Santino Tenuta (19-5) Montini; 2. Nicholas Arvetis (26-14) De La Salle; 3. Jacob Noe (30-13) R.-Brookfield
152: 1. David Mayora (41-2) Montini; 2. Cade Tomkins (24-15) R.-Brookfield; 3. Malik Warren (16-11) De La Salle
160: 1. Will Prater (38-4) Montini; 2. Yazdan Alifov (26-11) Glenbard South; 3. Max Strong (23-17) R.-Brookfield
170: 1. Josue Hernandez (33-9) De La Salle; 2. Bill Martin (26-13) R.-Brookfield; 3. Logan Price (26-17) Glenbard South
182: 1. Jaxon Lane (19-13) Montini; 2. Terrelle Jackson (23-6) De La Salle; 3. Matt Elzy (17-9) R.-Brookfield
195: 1. Evan Jocic (25-13) Montini; 2. Evan Smith (22-9) De La Salle; 3. Dan Williams (7-14)
220: 1. Joe Midona (28-6) R.-Brookfield; 2. Mick Ranquist (23-9) Montini; 3. Zion Nix (31-10) De La Salle
285: 1. David McCarthy (22-6) De La Salle; 2. Devontae Givens (27-14) R.-Brookfield; 3.
Brian Yun (18-17) Glenbard South
ROCKFORD EAST
Crystal Lake Central coach Justen Lehr sent nine wrestlers to the championship mat and got five individual regional champs and four second-place finishers, along with three third-place finishers, to win a team regional title at Rockford East. The Tigers finished with a 234-190.5 scoring edge over second-place Rochelle, which also had five individual champs on the day. Host Rockford East placed third with 115.5 points.
Regional champions at Rockford East:
106: Jake Lowitzki (Prairie Ridge); 113: Tommy Tourdot (Rochelle): 120: Tyler Evans (Prairie Ridge); 126: Joseph Nadig (Rochelle); 132: Jacob Redington (Freeport); 138: Dominic Vitale (Crystal Lake Central); 145: Brenden Voight (Rochelle); 152: Xander York (Prairie Ridge); 160: Ben Butler (Crystal Lake Central); 170: Cayden Parks (Crystal Lake Central); 182: Brock Metzger (Rochelle); 195: Jon Barrick (Crystal Lake Central); 220: Kaiden Morris (Rochelle); 285: Leo Diaz (Crystal Lake Central
Sectional qualifiers:
106: 1. Jake Lowitzki (37-9) Prairie Ridge; 2. Payton Ramsey (25-15) Crystal Lake C.; 3.
Freddie Hernandez (9-9) Rochelle
113: 1. Tommy Tourdot (17-5) Rochelle; 2. Dylan Ramsey (Crystal Lake C.; 3. Taquildin Baker (23-12) Woodstock
120: 1. Tyler Evans (40-3) Prairie Ridge; 2. Xavier Villalobos (35-4) Rochelle; 3. Joseph Young (33-7) Rockford East
126: 1. Joseph Nadig (35-6) Rochelle; 2. Peter Young (18-4) Rockford East; 3. Greco Rendon (25-8) Crystal Lake C.
132: 1. Jacob Redington (35-2) Freeport; 2. Malik Ali (24-8) Rockford East; 3. Brett Campagna (11-20) Crystal Lake C.
138: 1. Dominic Vitale (20-11) Crystal Lake C.; 2. Doug Zimmerman (9-2) Woodstock North; 3.
Dana Wickson (29-13) Rockford East
145: 1. Brenden Voight (33-11) Rochelle; 2. Zach Carnrite (27-12) Crystal Lake C.: 3. Logan Wisner (25-14) Woodstock
152: 1. Xander York (36-12) Prairie Ridge; 2. Grant Gensler (28-14) Rochelle; 3. Landan Creighton (6-2) Woodstock North
160: 1. Ben Butler (33-10) Crystal Lake C.; 2. Malachi Cannon (20-8) Rockford East; 3. Donavyn Fernandez (24-13) Freeport
170: 1. Cayden Parks (34-5) Crystal Lake C.; 2. Kaden Combs (7-2) Woodstock North; 3. Jovanni Murillo-Gonzalez (22-13) Woodstock
182: 1. Brock Metzger (35-9) Rochelle; 2. TJ Metz (18-8) Crystal Lake C.; 3.
Zachary Canaday (25-9) Woodstock
195: 1. Jon Barrick (6-2) Crystal Lake C.; 2. Steven Colvin (16-12) Woodstock; 3. Jorge Driggs (9-12) Rochelle
220: 1. Kaiden Morris (34-7) Rochelle; 2. Lee Smith Jr (37-2) Rockford East; 3. Tommy McNeil (19-5) Crystal Lake C.
285: 1. Leo Diaz (32-6) Crystal Lake C.; 2. Sami Odeh (15-11) Freeport; 3. Reggie Pinedo (8-11) Rockford East
VERNON HILLS
Deerfield had 11 sectional qualifiers that included six individual regional champions, two second-placers, and three third-place finishers for coach Marc Pechter at Vernon Hills. Deerfield finished with a 231-164 edge over Notre Dame to win its team regional title, while Wheeling finished third with 161 team points. Notre Dame and Wheeling also each had three individual champions each.
Regional champions at Vernon Hills:
106: Johnny Sheehy (Notre Dame); 113: Max Katz (Wheeling); 120: Luke Reddy (Deerfield); 126: Jordan Rasof (Deerfield); 132: Renzo Morgan (Deerfield); 138: Patrick Tinsley (Wheeling); 145: Charlie Cross (Deerfield); 152: Will Holtz (Deerfield); 160: Ilya Dvoryannikov (Vernon Hills); 170: Aiden Cohen (Deerfield); 182: Jim Amatore (Notre Dame); 195: Aiden Rice (Notre Dame); 220: Joseph Schaefer (Wheeling); 285: Max Accettura (Vernon Hills)
Sectional qualifiers:
106: 1. Johnny Sheehy (32-13) Notre Dame; 2. Vincent Serwan (25-15) Deerfield; 3. David Perez (14-9) Wheeling
113: 1. Max Katz (18-17) Wheeling; 2. Matthew Nguyen (23-10) Amundsen; 3.
John Greifelt (22-21) Notre Dame
120: 1. Luke Reddy (29-9) Deerfield; 2. Brady Krueger (16-25) Notre Dame; 3. Jesus Castro Campos (13-19) Wheeling
126: 1. Jordan Rasof (39-5) Deerfield; 2. Alex Lucas (9-12) Wheeling; 3. Pedro Becerra (23-19) Vernon Hills
132: 1. Renzo Morgan (30-3) Deerfield; 2. Ramon Cruz (10-12) Wheeling; 3. Andrew Diaz (11-18) Vernon Hills
138: 1. Patrick Tinsley (26-10) Wheeling; 2. Jack McGowean (12-6) Vernon Hills; 3. Jackson Palzet (22-6) Deerfield
145: 1. Charlie Cross (23-17) Deerfield; 2. Dylan Moncayo (19-16) Vernon Hills; 3. Landon Puente (13-23) Notre Dame
152: 1. Will Holtz (25-20) Deerfield; 2. John Whelan (29-13) St. Viator; 3. Nicholas Montesino (18-16) Wheeling
160: 1. Ilya Dvoryannikov (26-9) Vernon Hills; 2. Quinn Mahoney (20-8) Notre Dame; 3. Grant Goldsmith (26-20) Deerfield
170: 1. Aiden Cohen (40-4) Deerfield; 2. Hassan Adegoke (18-6) Senn; 3. Jack Malenock (15-22) Notre Dame
182: 1. Jim Amatore (32-11) Notre Dame; 2. Jamell Lockett (8-13) Wheeling; 3. Kevin Sabau (3-1) Deerfield
195: 1. Aiden Rice (34-10) Notre Dame; 2. Kevin Halley (22-9) Vernon Hills; 3. Michael Wojtach (22-9) Amundsen
220: 1. Joseph Schaefer (13-18) Wheeling; 2. Jordan Meyers (17-14) Deerfield; 3. Dennis Ozturk (6-7) Notre Dame
285: 1. Max Accettura (35-3) Vernon Hills; 2. Karl Schmalz (26-2) Notre Dame; 3.
Leo Arroyo (8-1) Wheeling
GOLNICK and CALIENDO are SHOWSTOPPERS AT BATAVIA
by Mike Garofola
Batavia High School –
Make no mistake about it – Marian Central Catholic was the best on Saturday at the Batavia Invite.
But if the 2A power is hitting its stride now – what can be said of Mikey Caliendo and Ryan Golnick?
The two were named lower and upper weight OW’s at tournaments end – but that was only half of what these two would accomplish.
Caliendo (29-1) went through his 145-pound division like General Grant did when he took Richmond in 1865.
It was total destruction by this Batavia junior whose precision, power, pace and attacking firepower proved far too much for the four opponents he either tech’ or pinned to claim his second straight title on his home mats.
Golnick would mash his way through a pair of state ranked opponents and into his 220-pound final – once there – he sent shock waves all throughout the Bulldogs gymnasium when he pinned No. 1, and previously undefeated Gio Jackson (Buffalo Grove, 29-1) at 5:39.
It were these two individual performance, plus a few more from the likes of top rated Dylan Connell (29-0) and his Marian Central Catholic teammates that made for an entertaining, thrilling day of wrestling at this high profile wrestling invite.
MCC were 84 points better than runner-up Hinsdale Central (201-117) when the day came to an end, with Maine South (115.5), Addison Trail (102) and Andrew at 101.5 points competing the first five on the leader board.
“It was a very good day of wrestling from the guys – in fact it was a good two days of results for us,” admitted David Silva, the man in charge of the No. 2 rated Hurricanes, who on Friday would watch his Hurricanes defeat the IWCOA’s No. 8 rated 3A team – Huntley – before a big crowd, despite a winter storm that battered McHenry County.
“Friday was a quality win over a quality opponent, but the message after that match, and before we got going today was to put (Friday) behind us, and let’s go back to work today,” continued Silva.
“That was definitely the message that coach (Silva) gave us,” echoed Connell 170, 28-0) who one day earlier, in a contest between reigning state champs – recorded a second period pin over Huntley star David Ferrante.
“It’s always fun to go against the best, and on that night, things went my way – but that is over, and we all came here today to back to work,” continued Connell
“This is a special group we have here – many of us began wrestling and training together back in seventh and eighth grade (so) there’s some great relationships we’ve created, and together with a fantastic coaching staff, we feel like we have an excellent chance to compete for several state medals – and later, the 2A team championship.”
Connell was near flawless on this day – going through and past three opponents – conceding little on his way to a 14-0 major decision victory over Ron Kruse (Hinsdale Central, 23-4) in his championship bout.
Back to the aforementioned Caliendo and Golnick.
Caliendo was just as overwhelming as Connell as he would unleash an impressive arsenal of weapons with each minute he logged.
The No. 4 rated Batavia junior would state his case afterwards as a potential challenger for the big prize in February.
“I know I can compete with (and) beat the best (it’s) what I trained for all throughout the offseason, and have continued to do so since the start of this season,” said Caliendo, who with his V-shaped physique looks as though he were a 160-pounder.
“People say I look like a sixty pounder, so all of that lifting, and strength work I’ve been doing clearly has made a difference in my appearance,” added Caliendo.
His lone defeat of the season (3-2) came at the hands of Joshua Saunders (Christian Brothers College Prep, Missouri) in the 145-pound final at Granite City back in late December.
“It was a very good match, I felt like I wrestled well enough to win,” opined Caliendo of his narrow defeat against the No. 2 rated man in the nation, according to InterMat.
Caliendo’s only regret on this day was not having No. 1 Lemont (2A) back here again as it would have likely meant a match with No. 1 Kyle Schickel.
Golnick might have been flying under the radar until striking pay dirt here.
Always listed just below Jackson, plus Evan Roper (Barrington), Ben Stemmet (Yorkville), Drew Gutknecht (Minooka) and a couple of others, the Jacobs big man will most likely move up a notch of two in the eyes of pollsters this coming week.
“It really doesn’t matter at all where any of us are at in the state polls – especially for me,” began Golnick, now 21-3 overall.
“You just work hard (hoping) all of that work pays off in the end down in Champaign – because that’s what counts the most to me.”
Golnick would credit head coach Gary Conrad, and former Huntley star, Josh Symbal to his mercurial rise.
“Coach (Conrad) pushes us so hard, and he’s constantly helping me with my fitness, which today made the difference against Gio (because) when I saw he was breathing heavier just before that second stalling call (I) knew if I continued to push the pace, there would be a chance for me to throw him,” said Golnick, who used his patented lateral to finish off Jackson near the edge to break a 3-3 deadlock.
“It’s kind of ironic that I am taking on a great wrestler like Gio, who is from Buffalo Grove, where my father graduated from (1986) and where my grandparents still live.”
Symbal, who won the first sectional title in program history at Huntley, and one week later earn the first state medal for the Red Raiders, is the man Golnick says has been the difference maker in his game.
“He’s big, strong, smart, and knows what it takes at this weight, and with him in the room, it’s been great for me,” said Golnick.
Gary Conrad was most proud of Golnick, as well as his 138-pounder, Jake Harrier, who once again turned in a brilliant effort to win top honors.
“Those two, and others on the team, have been working hard, and especially early in the morning when we go out running, and lifting (that) and the weekend schedule we’ve improved upon since Jake came in four years ago,” said Conrad.
“We may get beat up at times (take) a few losses here and there, but when the postseason comes around, nothing shakes the confidence of these guys.”
“Today, you saw how Ryan was unfazed from being out there with the No. 1 guy, especially in the last 40-45 seconds when the pressure was really on.”
Harrier (24-1) who is on his way to Old Dominion next fall – continues to take another step forward in what certainly will be an exciting final few weeks of the season.
“It’s all about doing all the work, cleaning things up, and never being satisfied, regardless of the results,” said Harrier, who is on a collision course with Danny Pucino (Libertyville) and Joel Vandervere (Warren) at the Barrington sectional next month.
Harrier put in two stellar six-minute efforts in his semifinal and final – flashing first rate excellence with his tilts, three of which came in his final with 2A star, Bryce Shelton (Marian Central Catholic) who suffered his first defeat of the season (27-1) during a 10-0 major decision.
“His (Harrier) fitness and work ethic is way up there, it’s one of the many things that I am so proud of,” says Conrad.
It was a family affair at 195-pounds for Machesny Park Harlem senior Cadence Hecox who spent just under seven and one-half minutes on the mats on the day to earn his first title of the year for the 2019 state qualifier.
Hecox, with brothers, and assistant coaches: Jenner and Sage in his corner, pinned his way to his crown, finishing the day by recording a fall at 1:37 over Downers Grove North junior, Drew Beilawski.
“We come from a family of big-time throwers, so it is only natural that (you) learn to throw if your going to wrestle,” said the mild mannered Cadence Hecox, who hopes to add one more state medal to the family trophy case.
Sage and Sterling each have two, Sage a gold medal from 2014, while Kailor’s in 2015 make it four and counting.
“I’ve dealt with injuries to both shoulders, and a hyper-extended elbow this season, but I’m working through it all, and right now, my confidence is high, and I am feeling good heading into the final weeks of the season,” said Hecox, No. 5 in the IWCOA polls.
Around the brackets there were several first time champions crowned, beginning at the lower weights, and Hinsdale Central freshmen, Cody Tavoso (106, 31-3) and Noah Beltran, the fine junior 26-pounder from Maine South.
Both admit their most recent tournament efforts were less than sparkling – however each felt their collective work here in Batavia is a sign of better times.
“I gave away far too many ‘stupid’ points at the (Rex) Whitlach,” admitted Tavoso, just after his 7-5 victory over Alex Armira from Chicago Hope.
“(But) I’ve put a lot of work in since that tournament, particularly with my technique and ‘collar ties’ – so I feel like a lot more confident in my game.”
Beltran did not like what he saw at the Berman Holiday Classic at Palatine – despite his third place finish.
“You probably heard coach (Kevin Hansen) reminding during my final to ‘move my feet’ – it was something I did little of at the Berman,” began Beltran.
“I didn’t attack much there either, so the combination of both of those things made for a poor day (even) though I finished third.”
Beltran (23-4) went back to work on those items, and more, and his 10-1 major decision victory over Eduardo Cholula (West Chicago, 19-2) was proof that a more aggressive approach, constant movement, and quality shots would pay big dividends.
Just as Tavoso and Beltran, West Chicago big man, Ryan Hannah, wasn’t altogether pleased with his overall tournament work – but not at a previous competition.
“I thought I wrestled much better at Wheaton-Warrenville South a couple of weeks ago to win it there (but) I didn’t feel the same here,” admitted Hannah, who after taking a moment to, the affable junior suggested the Batavia Invite offered more high profile opponents comparatively.
“Yes, the field here was so much better, maybe that’s why I felt I wasn’t at my best,” said Hannah, now 23-2.
As is the case in this weight class, it pin or be pinned, and that’s exactly what Hannah did in his first two bouts to advance into his final with Maine South senior, Teddy Hickey.
“It was pretty even for awhile, but one thing I am always working on is my conditioning, and when I felt him tiring, I knew it would be the turning point if I wrestled smart, got my shots, and finished them,” said Hannah, following his 10-0 victory.
The same could be said for another first time champion: Joey Chrillo from Andrews, whose pin at 3:34 insured victory in the 113-pound final.
“For me, the biggest difference between last year and this year is my fitness, and with the way I set up my shots, and being much better at my two-on-ones,” offered Chrillo, who in his first full year in the Andrews’ starting lineup has registed a sparkling 25-5 overall record.
Elon Rodriguez of Marian Central Catholic won for the second time here – this season at 120 pounds after a hard fought 6-2 decision over Joey Roti of Andrews.
The No. 5 rated (2A) Rodriguez (120, 28-2) got in deep and finished his shot – then in front of his corner, the junior unleashed a picture perfect tilt near the edge to increase his advantage to 6-1 with less than 25 seconds remaining.
“It’s just about doing the little things well, and continuing to do so, in addition to staying sharp with my technique and keeping my fitness way up there,” said Rodriguez, fifth at state a year ago.
Teammate Daniel Valeria, fourth in the latest 2A IWCOA poll at 132 – won here for the first time after a third place finish in 2019.
Valeria, now undefeated in 30 matches, pushed the pace hard in the second period to build a 5-0 advantage over Kyle Silzer (28-6) – then rode the Andrews senior hard until the whistle ended the second period.
With some quality work on the mat, Valeria made it 7-0 en route to a 8-1 decision.
“I kind of consider myself a brawler – you can see it in my face when I am out there,” said Valeria with a smile.
With this title, the Hurricanes’ senior now has three on the year (Antioch, Geneva) – and is surely on his way to a third consecutive trip downstate.
Brody Hallin lost here in his final with Mikey Caliendo last season – but the McHenry sophomore came back with plenty of fire on his way to the 152-pound championship.
Hallin (27-1) would pin his way into the final againt 1A star, Oliver Willis (Chicago Hope, 29-1) and once there, a masterful six minute effort led to a well deserved 9-2 triumph.
“Brody had a terrific freshmen year, but he realized (at times) he was competing against men, and it was so different – physically and mentally from his time in club, and IKWFthe year before when he was in club and youth wrestling,” began Jake Guardalabene.
“He was so strong as a freshmen, but there was the ‘breaking’ in period that he needed to go through last season – but he never stopped working despite it all – and this season, he’s figured it all out, and it’s showing, not only with his results, but with the way he manages things out there, dictates’ the pace and match, and with the overall maturity he’s gained in one year.”
The McHenry sophomore is No. 4 in the state polls, with his lone defeat of the season coming at the hands of No. 2, Joe Roberts (Montini Catholic) in a 4-2 decision.
Ronnie Massari, who moved over to Leyden following his sophomore season at Oak Park-River Forest, had now claimed two straight tourney titles after his 6-3 victory over Kaden Randazzo (28-2) of Marian Central Catholic.
The two-year starter would grind out three consecutive hard fought decisions to reach the final, after opening play with a pin early Saturday morning.
“Two great weeks of results for Ronnie – but I am not surprise, because he’s been putting the time in, scoring points when he’s needed to, and working hard with his fitness (so) when you put that all together, the biggest thing is his confidence is sky high high right now,” says his coach, John Kading.
Massari (21-1) was crowned the 160-pound champion at his own tournament last weekend.
No. 2 (1A) Justin Peake (12-1) claimed his second Batavia Invite trophy, but it wasn’t easy for the Johnsburg senior.
Peake would fall behind (4-1) in the first period to Nick Skamra (Addison Trail, 22-9) in his semifinal, before roaring back to get back even at 6-6 in the second period – then using a third period take-down to claim a 8-6 victory.
It was more of the same in his final with Niko Lopez (Marian Central Catholic, 25-3) who took the lead after a scramble at sixty seconds.
Peake would grab back the lead (3-2) with two seconds left in the second period, but soon be chasing a 4-3 deficit after another scramble went the way of Lopez.
After Peake was attended to for a bloody nose, his nicely played reversal gave him the lead for good (5-4) which he made sure of when he rode of Lopez for the last 25 seconds before time.
“It’s been a tough season, and one that started a little late for me,” admitted Peake, third last year at 182.
“I suffered a torn meniscus during the football season in our first game of the year, ironically against Marian Central Catholic, played through it, then had surgery.”
“The knee gets a little swollen time-after-time, but it’s no big deal.”
We would be remiss not to say a word about Chicago Hope, and its two fine men coach Dan Willis brought with him for the second year in a row.
Alex Armira (106, 27-3) and Oliver Willis (152, 29-1) were both runners-up in their respective weight divisions, to help validate their lofty spots in the IWCOA 1A polls.
“This is a great tournament, and for Alex and Oliver, a great measuring stick in some very tough weight classes,” said Willis, who sent the rest of his club to Reed-Custer on this day.
“I real believe both Alex and Oliver showed they belonged here, so for us to get out of the city to compete against different styles and levels of talent made this trip from the westside of Chicago well worth it,” added Willis.
For the record, Armira is currently No. 9, while Willis, a three-time state qualifier, and two-time state medal winner sits third overall.
NIU Wrestling Wins Third Straight
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Northern Illinois University wrestling team extended its modest win streak to three when it posted a 23-9 victory at Cal Poly Friday night.
The Huskies (7-3, 3-1) won seven of the 10 bouts, scoring a pair of maj. dec. victories on the night. California natives Kenny Moore and McCoy Kent had a solid homecoming with both earning victories in their respective matches.
Moore gave NIU its first win of the evening when he posted a 14-1 maj. dec. win over Dylan Miracle. Brit Wilson followed with an 11-4 win at 184 over Trent Tracy to give the Huskies a 7-3 lead after three matches.
Following a setback at 197, the Huskies went on to win the next four bouts. Max Ihry scored a 2-1 win a 285 by virtue of a third-period escape and earning the riding time point. Bryce West got back into the win column with a 7-0 win at 125, while Caleb Brooks posted a 10-2 maj. dec. win at 133.
McCoy capped the Huskie win when he edged out Joshua Cortez, 3-2.
“It was a hard-fought dual and it’s good to come out on top,” said NIU head coach Ryan Ludwig. “Kudos to the guys throwing up bonus points for the team. We definitely have some areas to improve upon heading into our next match.”
The Huskies are back in action Friday when NIU welcomes Arkansas-Little Rock to the Convocation Center for the “Beauty and the Beast” meet with the NIU gymnastics team. The match begins at 7 p.m. inside the main arena.
NIU 23, Cal Poly 9
165: Bernie Taylor (Cal Poly) dec. Izzak Olejnik (NIU), 6-0
174: Kenny Moore (NIU) maj. dec. Dylan Miracle (Cal Poly), 14-1
184: Brit Wilson (NIU) dec. Trent Tracy (Cal Poly), 11-4
197: Thomas Lane (Cal Poly) dec. Gage Braun (NIU), 3-2
285: Max Ihry (NIU) dec. Max Ihry (Cal Poly), 2-1
125: Bryce West (NIU) dec. Benny Martinez (Cal Poly), 7-0
133: Caleb Brooks (NIU) maj. dec. Trae Vasquez (Cal Poly), 10-2
141: Anthony Gibson (NIU) dec. Jake Ryan (Cal Poly), 7-4
149: McCoy Kent (NIU) dec. Joshua Cortez (Cal Poly), 3-2
157: Brawley Lamer (Cal Poly) dec. Mason Kauffman (NIU), 8-3
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