2010 Offseason

Little Huskies ice cream social today, Thurs 15th, at 6:30-7:30
Meet at OPRF's Monogram room · 07/15/2010

Little Huskies and Parents,

Everyone likes Ice Cream!!!!

Come by the OPRF field house Monogram Room on Thursday, July 15th between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. for some Ice Cream and Socialization.

Little Huskies Coaches

Bulletin: What's new(s) in the Huskie Wrestling Family
 06/10/2010

OPRF alumnus Ellis Coleman takes 3rd in the World Team Trials.

Ellis Coleman, just completing his first year after high school, took third place at the World Team Trials in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  The competition took place from June 10-12.  Ellis, representing NYAC, wrestled in the 66 kilogram Greco division.  The World Team Trials brings together the best that the United States has to offer.  The champions of each division will wrestle at the 2010 World Championships in Moscow, Russia.  Congratulations, Ellis!
 

Are you a biker?  Bike with the coaches!  The first one is this Saturday, June 12th!!

On Saturday, June 12th, Steve Booth, Matt McDermott and former Huskie wrestler and coach Ian Wagreich are hooking up for a Prairie Path ride.  It's going to be pretty casual.  We'll start in Lombard and head west.  It should end up being about 25 miles in well over two hours.

On September 4th, we're hitting the I&M Canal Bike Trail.  We'll start in Utica and end up somewhere else.  The ride covers almost 70 miles.  Riders include former coach Norm Parker and former state champ Pete Schulte.

Please contact Matt McDermott if you're interested in either of these or if you have a different ride in mind.
 

We have two new "Littlest Huskies"! 

On June 7, Little Huskies coach Tim Walsh and his wife Sue welcomed the birth of their new daughter, Evelyn.  On June 10, Little Huskies coach John McKinney and his wife Carin welcomed their own new daughter, Molly Claire.  By all reports, all moms and daughters are doing very well.

As soon as both mothers sign the appropriate forms, Molly and Evelyn will face off in a crib match!  =)  Congratulations from all of the Huskie Wrestling Family!

Don't forget the summer youth wrestling camp (July 12-17) and perhaps a few singlets. 

OPRF High School and the OPRF Wrestling coaching staff will run a summer wrestling camp to all children who are entering 1st - 8th grades.  The fee is only $65.  View the camp details.  Email Mike Powell with questions.

There are still a few singlets out from the past Little Huskies season.  If you have one, please return it this week.  There's a box and sign in sheet at 412 South Grove in Oak Park.  Please don't forget to leave your name so we can credit you with the return.
 

OPRF car wash (June 19) and high school wrestling camp (July 12-17) are upcoming as well. 

The OPRF Wrestling Car Wash is June 19th from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm.  100% of the proceeds go to support the High School wrestling team.  Please take the time to stop by.  Also, bring old cell phones that you no longer need to the car wash.  They will be recycled.  For each used cell phone that is collected, the OPRF Wrestling Family receives a monetary donation.  Scrounge them up!  Ask neighbors!

The high school wrestling camp (incoming 9th - 12th grades) will also be held at OPRF High School the same week as the youth camp, but at different times during the day.  The fee for this camp is $115.  It is a top notch camp and a great way to prepare for winter wrestling.  View the camp details.  Email Mike Powell with questions.
 

Important portables?

My personal laptop (on which I keep the Varsity stats) has, in all likelihood, met its demise.  If you happen to have an old functional laptop (preferably Windows) that you no longer use, would you consider donating it to the program?  I love the portability of a laptop computer so that I can enter stats at an event and, thus, save an amazing amount of my own time.  If you do have a laptop that you'd like to donate, please email me.

World Team Trials, 2nd Chance, and Northern Plains, oh my!
 Michael Woulfe the lone Huskie champion in these three recent tournaments · 06/05/2010

Here are the Huskie/Little Huskie results from the last week of tournament action:

May 28-29 | FILA World Team Trials | Nick Dardanes (60 kg / 132.25 lb) | 2nd Place

May 29 | IL Cadet Freestyle Nat'l Team 2nd Chance Qualifier | Maurice Wilson (119) | 3rd Place

May 29 | IL Cadet Freestyle Nat'l Team 2nd Chance Qualifier | Sam Koenigsburg (125) | 2nd Place

May 29 | IL Cadet Greco Nat'l Team 2nd Chance Qualifier | Donald Hicks (125) | 2nd Place

May 29 | IL Cadet Greco Nat'l Team 2nd Chance Qualifier | Michael Woulfe (152) | 1st Place

May 29 | Northern Plains Schoolboy Freestyle Regionals | Matt Kleinkopf (112)

May 29 | Northern Plains Schoolboy Greco Regionals | Matt Kleinkopf (112) | 6th Place

You can view these results and more posted in our 2010 Offseason page.
 

Here is more information about Matt Kleinkopf, the lone Little Huskie at Northern Plains:

Matt Kleinkopf, River Forest, age 12, as a member of Team Illinois, placed 6th in the Kid’s Northern Plains U.S. Regional Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships in Rochester, MN, in the Schoolboy Division Age 12-14, 112 lbs, on 6/4/10. Northern Plains is one of six U.S. Regional’s and hosts Kid’s Greco-Roman and Freestyle state champions and place winners from IL, IA, NE, WI, MN, ND, and SD. Matt qualified for Kid’s U.S. Regional’s by earlier placing 4th in Illinois Greco-Roman State on 5/15/10 at OPRFHS, Oak Park, and also earlier placed 4th in Illinois Freestyle State on 5/1/10 at The University of Illinois, Champaign.

State of affairs: Greco State nets more Huskie success
 OPRF secures double digit medalists in its home Field House · 05/16/2010

   
The string of mats prepares for Saturday's action.

This past weekend, May 15-16, Oak Park & River Forest High School hosted the Illinois Greco-Roman state championships.  Many of the young Orange & Blue competed, with strong results.

Here are the competing wrestlers, along with any medals:

Little Huskies wrestlers included Jaleel Hollingswoth (4th - Novice 70), Brian Holloway (3rd - Novice 90), Jerry Johnson-Reyes (Schoolboy 91), and Matt Kleinkopf (4th - Schoolboy 112).

Big Huskies included Cadets: Anthony Felix-Reyes (112), Cameron Harris (112), Darius Henry (2nd - 112), Donald Hicks (119), Maurice Wilson (4th - 125), Sam Koenigsberg (6th - 125), Jake O'Mara (5th - 130), Colin Rogers (3rd - 135), Brandon Beltran (140), Arlo Sheridan (5th - 140), Ivan Castro (4th - 152),  Michael Woulfe (6th - 152), Terry Martin (6th - 160), Joe Ariola (6th - 160), Mike Disher (160), Sam Brooks (2nd - 171), Marq Brumant (2nd - 285), and Elijah Thompson (3rd - 285).

Big Huskies included Juniors: Robert Manolo (4th - 98), Andrew Sparks (112), Milan Stambolic (145). and Kris Ellis (189)

If I you know OPRF names that should be added or subtracted from the above lists, please email me.

View the results on Trackwrestling!

Champaign redux: Huskies storm Freestyle State
 Seven Huskies place, several put up strong showings · 05/02/2010

Little Huskies wrestlers included Jaleel Hollingswoth (Novice 70), Jerry Johnson-Reyes (Schoolboy 91), and Matt Kleinkopf (Schoolboy 112).

Big Huskies included Cadets: Anthony Felix-Reyes (112), Cameron Harris (112), Darius Henry (112), Maurice Wilson (125), Donald Hicks (125), Sam Koenigsberg (125), Arlo Sheridan (135), John O'Mara (135), Terry Martin (152), Michael Woulfe (152), Joseph Ariola (171), Sam Brooks (171), Jamaal Bovell (189), Marq Brumant (285), and Elijah Thompson (285).

Big Huskies included Juniors: Milan Stambolic (152) and Kris Ellis (215).

Congratulations to the medalists! | Matt Kleinkopf (4th - Schoolboy 112), Cameron Harris (5th - Cadet 112), Sam Koenigsberg (6th - Cadet 125), Michael Woulfe (5th - Cadet 152), Sam Brooks (1st - Cadet 171), Joe Ariola (5th - Cadet 171), Marq Brumant (5th - Cadet 285).

If I you know OPRF names that should be added or subtracted from the above lists, please email me.

View the results on Trackwrestling!

The ultimate pride: May 14 fundraiser for Steven Shupe ('87)
 Show your support for former OPRF wrestler in this critical time · 05/06/2010

May 14 (Fri) | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Skrine Chops (Forest Park, IL) | All-you-can-drink | $60 donation

Former wrestler Steven Shupe (OPRF CLASS OF 87) had an unfortunate turn of events recently when he found out he had brain cancer.  The cancer was on the Front Lobe of his Brain so the doctor was able to remove the cancer tumor with minimal disturbance.  As everyone can imagine the daily medical cost are extremely expensive.  He is currently undergoing Chemo and Radiation on a daily basis.  A fund raiser has been put together to help pay some of these bills.  You can help by drinking a few beers on May 14th at 7230 Madison Street (SKRINES) in Forest Park from 7:30 pm to 10:30 (All you can drink).  A 60 dollar donation will be collected at the door.  A lot of people we graduated with will be there as well as friends and family.

--HAVE A GOOD TIME---DRINK----AND SUPPORT SHUPE | More information on Skrine's

If you are unable to attend the fundraiser, or if you would like to make a contribution in your own chosen amount, you may send a check.

Checks payable to:

Stephen Shupe Trust

Mailing address:

TCF National Bank
c/o Kathy Bertany
Attn: Stephen Shupe Trust
One West Devon Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068

Little Huskies families, please return your singlets
 04/30/2010

Please return your Little Huskies wrestling singlets to Coach Matt.  Here is his message:

Little Huskies and Parents,

Thanks to everyone who has returned their singlets so far.

There are still 49 Little Huskie singlets out there. The replacement cost of the singlets is $60 each.  If we have to replace the 49 singlets, it will cost the club $2940.00.

If you haven't returned your singlet yet, please bring it to 412 South Grove.  There is a marked box and a sign in sheet.  Don't forget to leave your name so I can update the records.

We have a list of everyone who has been loaned a singlet, but I work and don't have time to go to each house and pick up the singlets.  Please take the time to drop it off.

Thanks,
Coach Matt

IWCOA banquet honors two Huskies
 04/26/2010

Two Huskies were recognized at the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association All-State Banquet.  The banquet was held on Sunday, April 26, 2010.

OPRF Award Winners | View full list of award winners

Bronze Recognition: Nick Dardanes (2 time state champion)
Ken Gerdes III Memorial Foundation Leadership Recipient: Charlie Johnson

Congratulations, gentlemen!

FILA Fever: ASICS FILA Jr. Nationals with Huskie flavor
 Ellis Coleman and Nick Dardanes take 1st, other Huskies participate · 04/22/2010

Ellis Coleman has been working to take the Greco world by storm.  It isn't difficult due to his abilities.  Ellis recently won the ASICS FILA Jr. Nationals Greco championship at 66 kg / 145.5 lb.  Congratulations, Ellis!

Also in the Greco tournament, former Huskie "Greedy" Lillashawn Coleman placed 3rd in the 55 kg / 121.25 lb bracket.  He fell in his first match, but Greedy came back to dominate the rest.  Ethan Moes, another OPRF graduate, did not place but put up a very respectable 1-2 record against tough competition.

In the Freestyle tournament, Chris Dardanes and Nick Dardanes competed at 60 kg / 132.25 lb.  Nick Dardanes came out unscathed as the champion!  Congratulations, Nick!  Chris defeated a monster of an opponent in Tony Ramos in the championship bracket but was eliminated after losing to two outstanding wrestlers on his side of the bracket.

Huskie highlights: wrestlers past, present, future in the news
 04/19/2010

Past

OPRF alumnus John Guira (state champion, 1981) is featured in two archived videos found online.

Video 1 | John is competing in a Freestyle match in a USA vs. USSR dual (date unknown)
Video 2 | John is competing in the 1988 Freestyle Final Olympic Qualifier
 

OPRF alumnus Ellis Coleman is featured in USA Wrestling Video.

2009 graduate Ellis Coleman, OPRF's all-time winningest wrestler, is featured in a video posted on USA Wrestling's website.  Ellis continues to train in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.

View video with Ellis | You can view Ellis's face in the video.

OPRF alumnus Brad Bolen wins Judo Pan American gold.

Recent graduate Brad Bolen steamrolls competition to win Judo Pan American gold in the 66 kg division on April 10.  The Pan Am games took place in El Salvador.   This 21-year-old continues to achieve against the best competitors.

View article about Brad | A picture of Brad from the tournament is below.

Click to enlarge (Photo by Chris Skelley)

Present

Several Huskies were named to the 2009-2010 The Doings/Pioneer Press All-area Team:

First Team | Chris Dardanes (135), Nick Dardanes (140), Sam Brooks (160), Ben Brooks (189)
Second Team | Charlie Johnson (152)
Wrestler of the Year | Nick Dardanes (140)
 

Sam Brooks competes in national all-star dual tournament.

OPRF sophomore Sam Brooks, 2010 IHSA state champion at 160 pounds, helped the premier Illinois team to a national title in Folkstyle duals.  On April 16-17, Sam helped Illinois Navy to the NWCA/BRUTE Scholastic Duals championship.

Sam also had a chance to visit his old elementary school in District 97 (Oak Park).  Sam celebrated spelling with a great group of youngsters.

View more about Sam's visit | A picture of Sam, and the OPRF Huskie, is below.

Click to enlarge (Photo by OPRF staff)

Future

OPRF High School is offering a youth summer camp from July 12-17 from 1 to 3 pm. 

The cost is $60.00.  In the summer camp book handed out by the school, they list the price as $100; that's a misprint.  The actual retail price is $60.  You can register on-line until June 11.  Just go to www.oprfhs.org.  Under QUICK LINKS look for Online Payments.  Walk in registration will occur from May 31 until June 11.  There is no mail in registration.
 

Little Huskie Drew Matticks represents Illinois in national tournament.

Drew Matticks has been selected to represent Illinois at 95lbs. at the AAU National Elementary School Team Duals in Kingsport, TN on April 16-18, 2010.  He will join other top youth wrestlers from the state who have been assembled as "Team Illinois United."  Good luck to Drew and the team!

Next four Wednesdays (4/21-5/12) are "Open Room" at OPRF HS
April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12 will host "Open Room" Wednesdays · 04/14/2010

Here is el jefe's announcement, hot off the presses:

Coaches, parents, and wrestlers,

OPRF will be hosting an “open room” on Wednesday nights for the following dates: April 21st, April 28th, May 5th and May 12th.  This is the same thing we did last year and it was hugely successful, a great way to prepare for freestyle and Greco state.  We will be reffing matches on 4 mats.  Wrestlers will be able to find partners of all varieties and abilities levels.  Greco and/or freestyle will be wrestled, chosen by the wrestlers.  Guys were wrestling between 3 and 8 matches last year.

Time: 6 – 8 PM
Location: OPRF wrestling room(s)
Cost: $5 per wrestler at the door

Singlets are not required, but preferred.
ALL WRESTLERS MUST HAVE A VALID USA WRESTLING CARD!

Questions:
Contact coach Powell-
opwrestling@gmail.com
773 715 9952

Big Ten tandem: Chris and Nick Dardanes shine in Dream Dual
OPRF seniors hand defeats to senior national all-stars · 04/10/2010

Nick (left) and Chris (right) in late December 2009.

At the 14th annual Cliff Keen Dream Team Classic (held in Elmhurst, Illinois), both Chris and Nick Dardanes came to play.  They let their actions speak, and their actions shouted out in convincing victory.  Chris Dardanes wrestled first, defeating Ryan Nieman (Bullock Creek, MI) by a 6-4 overtime score.  Nick Dardanes followed by outpointing Frankie Porras (Hobart, IN) in a 7-3 tally.  Team Illinois, however, fell in the team battle.  Team USA won 8 of 13 bouts to win by a final score of 31-15.

Here is the box score (from the InterMat article):

112: Miko Villanueva (Dundee Crown, IL) dec. No. 5 Blake Thomas (Brentwood, TN), 9-4
285: No. 1 Michael McMullen (Wyoming Seminary, PA) pinned Andrew Ellington (Edwardsville, IL)
119: No. 1 Ryak Finch (Safford, AZ) dec. Logan Arlis (Batavia, IL), 8-4
215: No. 3 Trevor Rupp (Pocatello, ID) dec. Matt Dwyer (Hononegah, IL), 3-1 OT
125: No. 3 (at 130) Devin Carter (Christiansburg, VA) dec. Matt Bystol (Libertyville, IL), 13-7
189: No. 1 Mike Evans (Blair Academy, NJ) pinned Dan Santoro (Barrington, IL)
130: No. 10 Keith Surber (O'Fallon, IL) dec. No. 1 Frank Cagnina (Queen of Peach, NJ), 6-2
171: Andy Spangler (Neuqua Valley, IL) dec. Michael Duckworth (Union County, IN), 8-6
135: No. 8 Chris Dardanes (Oak Park River Forest, IL) dec. No. 2 Ryan Nieman (Bullock Creek, MI), 6-4 OT
160: No. 1 Marshall Peppelman (Central Dauphin, PA) dec. Joe Strocchia (Hinsdale Central, IL), 8-2
140: No. 4 Nick Dardanes (Oak Park River Forest, IL) dec. Frankie Porras (Hobart, IN), 7-3
152: No. 1 Dylan Alton (Central Mountain, PA) dec. Joey Moorhouse (Marengo, IL), 10-6
145: No. 1 Andrew Alton (Central Mountain, PA) maj. dec. Demetrios Mitchell (Hersey, IL), 22-13

Here was the event preview:

OPRF seniors Chris Dardanes and Nick Dardanes will wrestle with other Illinois senior standouts against Team USA: an all-star lineup of some of the nation's best senior wrestlers.  Team USA travels around the country each year, and this year it is traveling to Elmhurst College for a dual against Illinois this Saturday night.  Chris will wrestle at 135 against Ryan Nieman (Bullock Creek, MI).  Nick will wrestle at 140 against Chris Villalonga (Blair Academy, NJ).  All weight classes except 103 pounds will be wrestled this Saturday night.

Where | Elmhurst College (R.A. Fanagel Hall - 221 Walter St., Elmhurst, IL)  Google Map
Time | Saturday, April 10, at 7:00 PM
Admission |  $10.00 general admission
Flyer | Flyer

Also this weekend: OPRF alum Ellis Coleman is competing in the ASICS University Nationals - Men's Freestyle tournament.  He is wrestling in the 70 kg / 154.25 lb bracket.  Follow his action here: Tournament on Trackwrestling.  Ellis finished the Freestyle tournament in 8th place.  Not bad for a freshman.

Earlier in the week, Ellis Coleman took 3rd in the Greco tournament at 66 kg / 145.5 lb bracket.

Bubbles and flo: Ellis Coleman wins bronze, Chris Dardanes silver
Ellis Coleman medals in Junior International; Chris Dardanes earns 2nd place in Flonationals tourney · 03/28/2010

Ellis Coleman (left) and Chris Dardanes (right) are in their orange and blue. (Archived photos)

To the top: OPRF alumnus Ellis "Bubbles" Coleman earned a bronze medal in the Junior International Greco competition this past weekend in Bulgaria.  He wrestled in the 66 kg/145.5 lb division.  Ellis joined the USOEC after graduating from OPRF.  Congratulations, Ellis!  View the USA Wrestling article.

Ready, set, Flo!: OPRF senior Chris Dardanes took 2nd in the first annual Flonationals tournament held in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  Chris wrestled at 135 pounds.  I know it's not the ending he would have wanted, but he deserves a lot of kudos for wrestling so well in this national tournament.  Congratulations, Chris!

Here is the tournament lead in:

Chris Dardanes and Nick Dardanes will wrestle in the inaugural Flonationals wrestling tournament in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  Chris will wrestle at 135 pounds, and Nick will wrestle at 140 pounds.  Day 1 begins Friday, March 26; seeded wrestlers begin on Day 2.  The tournament concludes on Sunday, March 28 (Day 3).  The Illinois entrants in Chris's bracket are Mikey Avelar of Brother Rice and Luke Smith of Wheeling.  Stephen Robertson of Montini will also wrestle in Nick's bracket.  Follow the tournament!

Updated (03/26/10): Seeds have been released, and Chris Dardanes (135 pounds) is seeded #2.  View the Flowrestling seeds.  Previous registrants Nick Dardanes (OPRF), Stephen Robertson (Montini), and Luke Smith (Wheeling) will not wrestle at the Flowrestling tournament. 

Spring fever: OPRF High School hosts Greco & Freestyle club
Club boasted 19 state qualifiers, including 8 state place-winners, during the 2010 IHSA series · 03/18/2010

OPRF HS once again touts its spring Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling club.  Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 PM in the wrestling room (Field House balcony).  The wrestler's fee is $60.  In addition, a USA Wrestling card needs to be purchased.  The first workout was Tuesday, March 16.

Here's the message from the OPRF Wrestling Coaching Staff:

Coaches wrestlers and parents,

We would like to invite you to join our Freestyle and Greco-Roman club @ OPRF high school.  We practice each Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 PM in the wrestling room at OP (located in the balcony of the fieldhouse).  Our first workout will be March 16th.  Club fee for the entire spring, thru the 2nd chance qualifier, will be $60 -- which includes a t-shirt.  Further, each wrestler will need to purchase a card from USA wrestling.  You can download the form for the card at www.ilusaw.com.  Look to the left under "forms."

Our history:

We started this club as a very inexpensive alternative for local kids to find a variety workout partners, learn technique, and have fun.  What started small has grown, and last year's results speak for themselves.  Illinois had four junior national champions last year, all of whom were from our club.  Further, a total of 11 national dual team members, 9 Fargo All-Americans, and 21 Fargo qualifiers worked out with us last year.  19 members of our club qualified for the IHSA state tournaments.  At the state tourney, we had 3 champs, 2 thirds, and 3 other place winners.  And we did this all while having a blast, never forgetting our mission.

Each year we rename our club.  In the past we have been called -- regulation, un club muy especial de lucha libre, club sensitivity, and Count Dante's black dragon fighting society.  Last year was so successful that this year's name is a dove tail, Count Dante's Inferno.

In Relentless Pursuit,
The Staff of Count Dante's Inferno

Tourneys, duals, and more, oh my!: Huskies still competing
Darius Henry, Mike Woulfe wrestle in frosh-soph state; Ben Brooks earns win; Dardanes wait · 03/16/2010

Ben Brooks wrestles in the IL/IN Duel.
(Photo by Jeff Pape - WrestlingGear.com)

OPRFers Darius Henry and Mike Woulfe took part in the frosh-soph (freshman-sophomore) state championships that were held over the weekend in Springfield, IL.  In order to be eligible, wrestlers needed to be a freshman or sophomore this past season who did not make the IHSA individual state tournament.  Furthermore, wrestlers needed to advance through a regional and sectional prior to state.  Neither wrestler placed, but both wrestled Huskie Style.

For more information on frosh-soph state, click: team illinois | completed brackets

Senior Ben Brooks was a part of the 17th Annual 2010 Illinois vs. Indiana All-Star Duel.  It took place at Hinsdale South H.S. (Darien, IL) on Sunday, March 14.  Ben scored a thrilling 9-7 overtime victory over his Indiana opponent to help his team to a 35-18 Illinois dual victory.  Indiana defeated Illinois in the other dual. 

For more information on the IL/IN duals, click: results | pictures

Twin state champions Nick and Chris Dardanes will wrestle in the upcoming Dream Team Classic to be held in Elmhurst, IL.  A national team of All-Star high schoolers will compete with a lineup of Illinois' best.  The dual will take place on Saturday, April 10, at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst.  The event will begin at 7:00 pm.

For more information on the Dream Team Classic, click: lineups | discussion

One for the money, two on the show: Dardanes duo in the media
Mike Powell also featured on CBS morning show as Chris and Nick discuss state titles, wrestling · 03/07/2010

OPRF wrestlers Chris and Nick Dardanes, along with head coach Mike Powell, were featured on the CBS morning program "Monsters and Money in the Morning" this past Friday, March 5.

The segment lasted greater than six minutes, and you can view the interview on the internet.

To view the video:

1. Go to the Monsters and Money in the Morning homepage.

2. Click on the Search Box to the top right and type in the word "twins."

3. Select the video that is titled "Twin brothers win wrestling championship."

Early success: Frosh/Soph state in full swing
Local sectional at Proviso East on Sunday; state is in Springfield · 03/04/2010

Team Illinois

The IHSA wrestling season has concluded, but there are several wrestling opportunities available for high schoolers in the coming weeks and months.  One such event is Frosh/Soph state.

This individual tournament is sponsored by Team Illinois High School Wrestling Coaches Alliance.  To qualify for the local regional, wrestlers must be a high school freshman or sophomore during the 2009-2010 school year.  Furthermore, only freshman or sophomores who did not qualify for IHSA individual state are eligible.  Wrestlers who advanced to individual regionals or sectionals (but not to state) are eligible.

Due to OPRF's dual team state tournament advancement, OPRF frosh/soph entrants did not need to participate in this past weekend's regional tournament.  They advance to the individual sectional this Sunday.  The top three wrestlers in each weight class advance to state (Springfield, IL).  Unlike the IHSA, there are eight individual sectionals across the state.

To learn more about this tournament, visit Team Illinois.

Here are the details for Sunday's sectional tournament:

Where | Proviso East High School - 807 First Ave., Maywood, IL, 60153
When | Sunday at 9:00 am
Advancement | Top 3 in each weight class

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