Greg Anderson

Class of 2011

Peoria

Greg Anderson was born in Pittsburg, PA. He attended United Township High School in East Moline, IL. He wrestled for IWCOA Hall of Fame coach Bert Hanlin. He competed for four years and had a varsity record of 26-8. He finished second in the district and was named Most Improved his senior year. He also played football and golfed and was selected as a honorable mention selection in the Western Big Six Conference.

He attended Black Hawk College and wrestled for Tony Boyd. He compiled a record of 66-44 and was named Academic All-American in both 1980 and 1981. He also competed in track for one year.

After college Greg moved on to officiating for the IHSA. He has put together a stellar career as an official earning the respect of fans, fellow officials and coaches.

He has officiated twenty-eight IHSA Regional tournaments, eighteen sectionals and fifteen state finals. He has worked eight individual IHSA State Finals and seven Dual Team State Finals. He has worked eleven dual team sectionals. In addition, Greg has officiated three IKWF State Finals and 1 IESA State Finals.

Greg was named as IWCOA Official of the Year in 2007 and was nominated official of the year seven other times.

Greg is engaged to Diane and will be married in September.