ALL STATE BANQUET April 15, 2012 Park Place the 42Nd Annual

ALL STATE BANQUET April 15, 2012 Park Place The 42nd Annual

The Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA)

President’s Greeting

Illinois Wrestling Community,

It is my honor as the current President of the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association to welcome you all to the 2014 Hall of Fame and All State Banquets. All of the individuals and teams being recognized at this weekend’s ceremonies embody all of the very best our great sport has to offer. The IWCOA has taken great pride in recognizing the accomplishments of wrestlers, coaches, officials, and contributors since 1971. These accomplishments do not occur by chance. They are the result of dedication, commitment, and extraordinary effort on the part of the award winners; none of which would be possible for them without the support of the families, friends, and fans who stand behind them in their journey toward success. The IWCOA and I thank you for this as well as for your attendance this weekend. We hope that you enjoy the event.

Yours in Wrestling,

Rich Montgomery, IWCOA President

IWCOA Presidents

1971 – Steve Combs, Coach, Deerfield 1993 – Augie Genovesi, Coach, Notre Dame 1972 – Steve Combs, Coach Deerfield 1994 – Joe Pedersen, Official, Naperville 1973 – Wayne Miller, Coach, DeKalb 1995 – Joe Pedersen, Official, Naperville 1974 – Dennis Hastert, Coach, Yorkville 1996 – Dan Cliffe, Coach, DeKalb 1975 – Dennis Hastert, Coach, Yorkville 1997 – Gary Thacher, Coach, Belvidere 1976 – Jim Schultz, Coach, Glenbard South 1998 – Gary Baum, Coach, Kaneland 1977 – George Dyche, Coach, West Aurora 1999 – Gary Baum, Coach, Kaneland 1978 – Charles Anderson, Coach, Savanna 2000 – Dan Fulscher, Official, Lincoln 1979 – Charles Farina, Coach, East Leyden 2001 – Dan Fulscher, Official, Lincoln 1980 – Tony Parks, Coach, Addison Trail 2002 – Mike Manahan, Coach, Stanford 1981 – Mark King, Coach, LaGrange 2003 – Mike Manahan, Coach, Stanford 1982 – Steve Weiss, Coach, Fenton 2004 – Mike Wilkey, Official, Oak Park 1983 – Rick Mann, Coach, Hersey 2005 – Mike Wilkey, Official, Oak Park 1984 – Jim Cartwright, Coach, Conant 2006 – Joe Cliffe, Coach, Prairie Central 1985 – Bernie Botheroyd, Coach, Glenbard W. 2007 – Joe Cliffe, Coach, Prairie Central 1986 – Jerry Ancona, Coach, Lake Park 2008 – Mike Bukovsky, Coach, Montini 1987 – Tom Heniff, Official, Oak Lawn 2009 – Mike Bukovsky, Coach, Montini 1988 – Tom Heniff, Official, Oak Lawn 2010 – Rob Ledin, Coach, Mahomet-Seymour 1989 – Mark Gervais, Coach, Marist 2011 – Rob Ledin, Coach, Mahomet-Seymour 1990 – Dan Cliffe, Coach, DeKalb 2012 – Mike Matozzi, Coach, Hinsdale South 1991 – Dan Cliffe, Coach, DeKalb 2013 – Mike Matozzi, Coach, Hinsdale South 1992 – Augie Genovesi, Coach, Notre Dame 2014 – Rich Montgomery, Coach, Rock Falls

IWCOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rich Montgomery - President, Banquet Committee, Classic Dual Committee, Fundraising Committee, Membership Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee, Gerdes Scholarship Committee Mike Matozzi - Past President, Banquet Committee, Classic Dual Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee, Gerdes Scholarship Committee Rob Murphy - Secretary, Banquet Program Committee, Classic Dual Committee, Publicity Committee, Fundraising Committee Chair Joe Cliffe – Treasurer, Midwest Nationals, Banquet Committee, Banquet Program Committee, Classic Dual Committee, Publicity Committee, Finance Committee Chair, Fundraising Committee, Membership Committee, Hall of Fame Sub-Committee, Special Awards Sub-Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chair Mike Bare - Publicity Committee Chair Mike Bukovsky – All-State Banquet MC, Classic Dual Committee Chair, Hall of Fame Sub-Committee, Special Awards Sub-Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee Tyrone Byrd - Coaches Clinic Committee Chair Dan Cliffe - Membership Committee, Hall of Fame Sub-Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee Bob Easter - Hall of Fame Selection Committee Ed Ewoldt - Historian, Hall of Fame Selection Committee Dan Fulscher - Finance Committee, Officials Development Co-Chair, Hall of Fame Sub-Committee, Special Awards Sub-Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee Augie Genovesi - Classic Dual Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee, Gerdes Scholarship Committee Nate Kessen - Banquet Program Committee Chair, Midwest Nationals, Finance Committee, Officials Development Rob Ledin - Midwest Nationals Co-Chair, Publicity Committee, Membership Committee Chair, F/S State Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee, Coaches Clinic Committee, Gerdes Scholarship Committee Mike Manahan - Midwest Nationals Co-Chair, Hall of Fame Selection Committee Don Mekeel - Officials Development, Banquet Program Committee Andre’ Morgan - Banquet Committee, Banquet Program Committee Debbie Nason - Gerdes Scholarship Committee Chair, Banquet Committee, Banquet Program Committee, Fundraising Committee, F/S State Committee Chair Jim Turner - Midwest Nationals, Officials Development, Hall of Fame Selection Committee Mike Wilkey - Banquet Committee, Officials Development Co-Chair, Hall of Fame Sub-Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee Tony Weston - Fundraising Committee, Membership Committee Dave Curby - Fundraising Committee, Membership Committee, Coaches Clinic Committee Mark Shell - Social Media Chair, Publicity Committee, F/S State Committee

Board Member of the Year

2011 – Joe Cliffe 2013 – Rob Ledin 2012 – Dan Cliffe 2014 – Dan Fulscher

44th Annual IWCOA ALL-STATE BANQUET Sunday April 13, 2014

PROGRAM Sponsors – Ron Magruder, Midwest Nationals, Mark & Carol Mestemacher

Welcome Hall of Fame Inductees (continued) Rich Montgomery Gary McMorrow Ron Paar PRE–DINNER AWARDS Mike Powell Board Member of the Year Bill Scully Official of the Year Rich Skelnik Administrator of the Year Roy Snyder Man of the Year Rob Ledin Classic Dual Teams Lifetime Achievement Outstanding Wrestlers Larry Bernard Classic Dual Results Tim Cysewski Mark Massery State Placing Teams Dennis McCann Rich Montgomery Scholastic Wrestlers of the Year Ron Oglesby Mike Portincaso Special Recognition Awards Steve Weiss INVOCATION Hall of Fame Inductees Steve Axelrod DINNER Bob Baker James Busser AFTER DINNER AWARDS Mark Bybee Academic All-State Chris Casey Newsman of the Year Glenn Exton All-State Certificates Ryan Ferguson Most Outstanding Wrestlers Thomas J. Futris, Sr. Assistant Coaches of the Year Ryan Geist Head Coaches of the Year Ben Gerdes Ken Gerdes Scholarship Marty Hickman Randy Konstans CLOSING REMARKS Pat McMahon

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OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR In memory of Ed Luety

2014 SPONSORS – Rich Montgomery, Nate Kessen, Marty Kaiser

The Criteria for selecting the Official of the Year are as follows: 1. A Member of the IWCOA 2. Officiated at Sectional Tournament this year

NOMINEES Scott Blankenship, Milan Shane Morgan, Oswego Dan Fulscher, Lincoln Jeff Sorensen, Bloomington Don Mekeel, Sterling

PAST RECIPIENTS 1971 – Tony Barbaro, Chicago 1994 – Dan Fulscher, Lincoln 1972 – Amos Jones, North Chicago 1995 – Dan Farinosi, Hoffman Estates 1973 – George Brown, Rock Island 1996 – Tony Clarke, Zion 1974 – Ken Marlin, Rockford 1997 – Tom Heniff, Olympia Fields 1975 – Art Adams, Normal 1998 – Bill Marquardt, Bloomington 1976 – Frank Coniglio, Murphysboro 1999 – Jon Schaus (Co-Winner), Itasca 1977 – Frank Coniglio, Murphysboro 1999 – Ray Winesburg (Co-Winner), Elgin 1978 – John Swalec, Libertyville 2000 – Mike Wilkey, Oak Park 1979 – Jim Nordin, Oak Park 2001 – Dave Brost, New Lenox 1980 – Harold Samorian, Northbrook 2002 – Tim Dodge, Lindenhurst 1981 – Ray Cummings, Tolono 2003 – Tom Heniff, (Co-Winner), Olympia Fields 1982 – Jack Leese, Northbrook 2003 – Ray Winesburg, (Co-Winner), Elgin 1983 – Ed Luety, Melrose Park 2004 – Jon Schaus, Itasca 1984 – Ed Luety, Melrose Park 2005 – Jeff Bowers, Bloomington 1985 – Jack Leese, Northbrook 2006 – Ron Coit, Farmer City 1986 – Ed Luety, Melrose Park 2007 – Jeff Sorensen, Bloomington 1987 – Dave Mathews, Naperville 2008 – Greg Anderson, Peoria 1988 – Bill Shreve, Chesterfield 2009 – Shane Morgan, Oswego 1989 – Dave Mathews, Naperville 2010 – Tim Dodge, (Co-Winner), Lindenhurst 1990 – Renny Garshelis, Charleston 2010 – Ray Winesburg, (Co-Winner), Elgin 1991 – Tom Heniff, Oak Lawn 2011 – Kris Kamp, Deer Creek 1992 – Greg Cozzi (Co-Winner), Hoffman Estates 2012 – Bill Honeycutt, Woodridge 1992 – Ed Luety (Co-Winner), Melrose Park 2013 – Jeff Bowers, Bloomington 1993 – Mike Portincaso, Elmhurst

THE IWCOA WOULD ALSO LIKE TO CONGRATULATE JEFF SORENSEN ON HIS SELECTION AS THE IHSA WRESTLING OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR, CONGRATS JEFF!

The IWCOA would like to congratulate Hall of Fame member and official Tony Clarke on his accomplishment as the USA Wrestling Magazine 2013 National Official of the Year!

ADMINISTRATORS OF THE YEAR

2014 Class 1A SPONSOR – Ed Ewoldt 2A SPONSOR – Don Devine 3A SPONSOR – Marty Kaiser The criteria for selecting the Administrator of the Year are as follows: 1. Must have been an Administrator, AD, Principal, etc. in Illinois for 3 years 2. Administrator at the same school for two years 3. Person is an advocate with-in his school and his community in regards to Wrestling. NOMINEES Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Mike Allen, Gibson City (GCMS) Greg King, Sterling Todd Rosenthal, Moline Rich Montgomery, Rock Falls Travis Mackey, Geneseo Randy Konstans, Downers Grove S.

1991 – Class A – John Cullick, Coal City 2004 – Class A – Matt Swick, Wilmington 1991 – Class AA – Larry Bernard, Bolingbrook 2004 – Class AA – Jim Rees, Maine South 1991 – Class AA – Ralph Krupke, Lake Park 2005 – Class A – Don Riley, Montini 1992 – Class A – Dave Gannaway, U-High, Normal 2005 – Class AA – Rich Fullride, Morton 1992 – Class AA – Bill Casey, Niles Notre Dame 2006 – Class A – C.J. “Skip” Tarran, Reed Custer 1993 – Class A – Neal Pavlus, Byron 2006 – Class AA – Tim Feigh, Hinsdale South 1993 – Class AA – Art Rohlman, DeKalb 2006 – Class AA – Randall Konstans, West Aurora 1994 – Class A – Carlin Nalley, Lisle 1994 – Class AA – Neal McCauley, Naperville 2007 – Class A – Dan Schmitt, Prairie Central 1995 – Class A – Ken Cummins, Plano 2007 – Class AA – Larry Jenkins, Glenbard North 1995 – Class AA – Dick Kerner, Waubonsie Valley 2008 – Class A – Mike Lootens, Stanford Olympia 1996 – Class A – Marshall Weeks, Sandwich 2008 – Class A – Dave Smith, Princeton 1996 – Class AA – Greg Bradley, Mt. Zion 2008 – Class AA – Todd Rosenthal, Moline 1997 – Class A – Dan Schmitt, Prairie Central 2009 – Class 1A – Kip Crandall, Oregon 1997 – Class AA – Wayne Demarr, St. Charles 2009 – Class 2A – Dan Cliffe, Burlington 1998 – Class A – Dave Turner, Porta 1998 – Class AA – John Bauer, Aurora West 2009 – Class 3A – Randy Conrad, Leyden 1998 – Class AA – Fran Re, Belvidere 2010 – Class 1A – Rich Montgomery, Rock Falls 1999 – Class A – Vern Welp, Oregon 2010 – Class 2A – Matt Hensley, Mahomet-Seymour 1999 – Class AA – Tim Albers, Libertyville 2010 – Class 3A – Robert Tyrell, Minooka 2000 – Class A – Mike Clark, Clinton 2011 – Class 1A – Dan Casillas, Prairie Central 2000 – Class AA – Mike Hennessey, Niles Notre Dame 2011 – Class 2A – Marty Williams, Mahomet-Seymour 2001 – Class A – William Hoecker, Burlington Central 2011 – Class 3A – Matt Bowser, Glenbard North 2001 – Class A – Neal Pavlus, Byron 2001 – Class AA – Barb Barrows, Neuqua Valley 2012 – Class 1A – Lon Gerrish, Sandwich 2001 – Class AA – Jim Unrath, E. Moline United Township 2012 – Class 2A – Seth Schoonover, Yorkville 2002 – Class A – Rich Montgomery, Rock Falls 2012 – Class 3A – Bruce Scheidegger, Orland Park (Sandburg) 2002 – Class AA – Washington Bush, Conant 2013 – Class 1A – Adam Spicer, Wilmington 2003 – Class A – Curt Christenson, Normal (U-High) 2013 – Class 2A – Kevin Crandall, Rochelle 2003 – Class AA – Neil McCauley, Naperville 2013 – Class 3A – Hud Venerable, Lincoln-Way Central

IWCOA MAN OF THE YEAR SPONSORS Don Devine, Jeanette George, Joe Cliffe

1985 TED DeROUSSE, Antioch 2000 DAN CLIFFE, Burlington Central 1986 ED EWOLDT, Wheaton Central 2001 TOM HENIFF, Olympia Fields 1987 RICK MANN, Hersey 2002 LEO KOCHER, University of Chicago 1988 LARRY KRISTOFF, SIU-Edwardsville 2003 DAN FULSCHER, Lincoln 1989 ED LUETY, Melrose Park 2004 KEN KRAFT, Northwestern University 1990 CHUCK FARINA, Leyden 2005 MIKE MANAHAN, Olympia 1991 JOE CLIFFE, Plano 2006 GEORGE DYCHE, Aurora West 1992 GENE SWIERCZEWSKI, Hoffman Estates 2007 MIKE POLZ, Sandburg 1993 LARRY GASSEN, Downers Grove South 2008 DAVE GANNAWAY, IHSA 1994 LON GERRISH, Sandwich 2009 JEFF PAPE, Schaumburg 1995 JOE PEDERSEN, Naperville 2010 MIKE BUKOVSKY, Montini 1996 J. DENNIS HASTERT, Yorkville 2011 Dr. MARTY HICKMAN, IHSA 1997 RON REICHERT & DEBBIE NASON 2012 RICH MONTGOMERY, Rock Falls 1998 STEVE COMBS, Mahomet 2013 MIKE MATOZZI, Hinsdale South 1999 MARK JOHNSON, University of Illinois 2014 ROB LEDIN, Mahomet Rob Ledin 2014 IWCOA

MAN

THE

YEAR

Rob began his wrestling career in 1976 as a Vittum Park Viking in the Chicago Park District. Donald Ledin, his father and Hall of Fame member, coached Rob to two IKWF state tournaments including a sixth place finish in 1981. A 1985 graduate of St. Laurence High School in Burbank, Rob lettered in wrestling three times. In his senior season he was named Captain and won the Chicago Catholic League Championship and the Regional Championship under Head Coach, Robert Trombetta. Rob went on to wrestle at Illinois State University earning his Varsity “I” under Coach George Girardi. Rob received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1990 and later earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from ISU in 2006.

In 1990 Rob began his coaching career at Hinsdale South High School as an associate dean and assistant wrestling coach under Mike Matozzi. After two seasons, Rob left Hinsdale South to pursue a job in the Chicago Park District where he began an IKWF Club at Archer Park. In 1994 Rob moved to Normal where he taught Physical Education, Health Education and Driver Education at Normal Community High School. He served as the Freshman Wrestling Coach and Chiddix Junior High Head Wrestling Coach.

Rob received his first high school Head Wrestling Coach position at Clinton in 1995. For the next 8 years Rob produced an IHSA Dual Team Runner-up finish in 2000 and a Third Place finish in 2001. During his tenure at Clinton, Ledin’s teams produced five OKAW Conference Championships and three IHSA Regional Championships. In 2000 Rob was named IWCOA Head Coach of the Year and in 2000 and 2001 he was chosen as the Decatur Herald & Review Head Coach of the Year. In 2001 Rob was selected to coach the Illinois Senior All-Stars in the Illinois vs. Indiana Classic Duals. In 2003 Rob took the Head Coach position at Morton High School and coached there for two seasons. In 2006 Rob was hired by Hall of Fame Coach, Marty Williams, to take the helm at Mahomet-Seymour High School where he currently resides. Rob presently teaches at the Alternative School and serves as the Head Wrestling Coach and Freshman Football Coach. Ledin’s teams have won seven Corn Belt Conference Championships, three Regional Titles and a trip to the Elite 8 in 2009. Rob was chosen to coach the Central Illinois All-Stars in the 2009 Cross State Classic. In 2011 Rob was inducted into the IWCOA Hall of Fame. In 2013 Rob was named the Champaign News Gazette Head Coach of Year and IWCOA Executive Board Member of the Year. In addition Rob earned the IWCOA Silver Recognition Award. During his three Head Coaching assignments, Rob has amassed 281 career dual wins, 63 individual state qualifiers, 18 state placers and six state champions.

Rob has served as an IWCOA Executive Board member since 1999. In 2001 Rob was elected Secretary and in 2009 he was elected President. Currently, Rob serves as the IWCOA Membership Chairman. Other committees that Rob currently serve include: Fresh./Soph. State Series, Midwest Nationals Tournament, Hall of Fame Selection, Publicity/Web Page, and Coach/Official Clinics .

Rob and his wife of 23 years, Christa, reside in Mahomet. Rob and Christa have three children: Laura (16), Kiel (13), and Jenna (9).

2004 Mr. Robert Emmons* 2004 Dr. Joseph Pedersen 2004 Mr. Terrence Stanton 2004 Dr. Gene Swierczewski 2005 Mr. Roy Conrad 2005 Mr. Morrie Geselter 2005 Mr. Dennard Moore 2005 Mr. Jon Schaus 2005 Mr. Joseph Vavrus* 2005 Dr. Wayne Watson 2005 Mr. Peter Willson Illinois Lifetime 2006 Mr. Floyd Bee 2006 Mr. Robert Easter Achievement 2006 Dr. Robert Koehler 2006 Mr. Adam Lauderback 2006 Mr. Michael Manahan Members 2006 Mr. Billy Joe Marquardt Year 2007 Mr. Ron Bessemer Inducted 2007 Mr. James Cartwright 1997 Mr. Ott Bay* 2007 Mr. Joe Cliffe 1997 Mr. Charles Farina* 2007 Mr. Larry Gassen 1997 Mr. Elias George 2007 Mr. Rick Mann 1997 Mr. George Girardi* 2007 Mr. Dale Pierre 1997 Mr. William “Red” Schmitt 2008 Mr. Wiiliam “Billl” Cartwright 2001 Mr. James Custer* 2008 Mr. Dan Cliffe 2001 Mr. Theodore Czech 2008 Mr. Brett Harman* 2001 Mr. Edmund Ewoldt 2008 Mr. Al Hurley* 2001 Mr. Don Flavin* 2008 Mr. Mark King 2001 Mr. Peter George 2008 Mr. Bert Kraus* 2001 Mr. Robert Hicks* 2008 Mr. Kevin McCann* 2001 Mr. Art Kraft* 2008 Mr. John F. Sandner 2001 Mr. Lawrence Kristoff 2008 Mr. Willie Williams 2001 Mr. Jack Leese 2009 Mr. Vern “Art” Adams* 2001 Mr. Jack Stoudt 2009 Mr. Ray Cummings 2002 Mr. Theodore DeRousse 2009 Mr. Greg Gardner 2002 Mr. John George 2009 Mr. Renny Garshelis 2002 Mr. Thomas Heniff 2009 Mr. Ed Luety* 2002 Mr. Henry Pillard 2009 Dr. Richard A. Manahan 2002 Mr. Louis Slimmer* 2009 Mr. Richard W. Mies, Adm. Ret. 2002 Mr. William Weick 2009 Mr. Pat O’Connor* 2003 Mr. Charles Anderson 2009 Mr. Robert Strange 2003 Mr. Les Armes 2010 Mr. Jake Curby* 2003 Mr. James Bowers 2010 Mr. Robert Fulk 2003 Mr. James Gardner 2010 Mr. Richard H. Hyde 2003 Honorable J. Dennis Hastert 2010 Mr. Wayne Miller 2003 Mr. Donald Pittman 2010 Mr. Walter Sherman 2003 Mr. Harold Samorian 2010 Dr. John Swalec 2004 Mr. Larry Bernard 2010 Mr. Larry TenPas 2004 Mr. James Craig 2010 Dr. Reginald Weaver 2004 Mr. George Dyche 2011 Mr. Bernie Botheroyd

2011 Mr. Steve Combs 2012 Mr. Marty Williams 2011 Mr. Augie Genovesi 2013 Mr. Tim Cysewski 2011 Mr. Ken Kraft 2013 Mr. Don Devine 2011 Mr. Jeff A. Levitetz 2013 Mr. Werner Holzer 2011 Mr. Robert E. Therry 2013 Mr. Leo Kocher 2012 Mr. Dan Fulscher 2013 Mr. Christian Migliarese 2012 Mr. Mark Johnson 2013 Mr. Ron Reichert 2012 Mr. Dave Klemm 2013 Mr. William “Bill” J. Vail 2012 Mr. Mark Mestemacher 2013 Mr. Rex Whitlatch 2012 Mr. Tom Porter 2012 Mr. Mike Powell

National Wrestling Coaches Association

2013 Nominees

Coach of Year—Pete Alber—Dakota

Assistant Coach of the Year—Mark Shell—Wilmington

Wrestler of the Year—Zane Richards – Carbondale

ILLINOIS /INDIANA CLASSIC DUAL 2014 Illinois/Indiana Classic Dual Location: Hinsdale South High School, Hinsdale, IL SPONSORS – Rich Montgomery & Don, Ryan, and Christopher Mekeel

Illinois Team Lincoln

Front Row: Chris Garcia, Lombard (Montini); Kegan Calkins, Lombard (Montini); Kenny Baldridge, Morris; Miguel Silva, Plainfield (South); Nelson Baker, Byron; Carlos Fuentez, Lombard (Glenbard East)

Second Row: Nate Higgins, Belleville (East); Quincy Kalkbrenner, Lena (L.-Winslow); Derrick Maisonet, Plano; Kayne MacCallum, Libertyville; Sean Ward, Winnebago

Third Row: Jose Luis Hernandez, McHenry; Colton Emmerich, Deerfield; Nick Allegretti, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East); Mario Leveille, Chicago (Marist) Outstanding Wrestler Nick Allegretti, Lincoln-Way East Carlos Fuentez, Lombard (Glenbard East) ILLINOIS /INDIANA CLASSIC DUAL 2014 Illinois/Indiana Classic Dual Location: Hinsdale South High School, Hinsdale, IL SPONSORS – Rich Montgomery & Don, Ryan, and Christopher Mekeel

Illinois Team Reagan

Front Row: Dan Emma, (Sandwich); Devonte Gray, Bloomington (H.S.); Caleb Micho, Rockford (Lutheran); Kyle Akins, Sycamore; Carlos Fuentez, Lombard (Glenbard East)

Second Row: Anthony Ferraro, Lombard (Montini); Edgar Ruano, Lombard (Montini); Jimmy Davis, Aurora (Waubonsee Valley); Joey Nelson, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central); Matt Ryan, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West)

Third Row: Emery Parker, Gurnee (Warren); Michael Zelasco, Crystal Lake (Central); Chris McDermand, Libertyville; Nick Ferraro, Aurora (Marmion Academy); Seth Newkirk, Litchfield

Outstanding Wrestler Emery Parker, Gurnee (Warren)

ILLINOIS /INDIANA CLASSIC DUAL 2014 Illinois/Indiana Classic Dual Location: Hinsdale South High School, Hinsdale, IL SPONSORS – Rich Montgomery & Don, Ryan, and Christopher Mekeel

TEAM LINCOLN Indiana – 28 Illinois – 21

182 Tim Schoonveld, IL Dec Colton Emmerich, IL 11-0 195 Derrick Maisonet, IL Dec Katrell Moss, IN 12-7 220 Fletcher Miller, IN MD Luis Hernandez, IL 14-2 285 Nicky Allegretti, IL Dec Wesley Bernard, IN 3-1 106 Carlos Fuentez, IL TF Jaron Katzer, IN 22-7; 5:32 113 D.J. Smith, IN Dec Miguel Silva, IL 5-1 120 Forrest Glogouski, IN Dec Nelson Baker, IL 7-2 126 Zachary Davis, IN Dec Keegan Calkins, IL 10-8 132 Deondre Wilson, IN Dec Kenny Baldridge, IL 7-4 138 Mario Leveille, IL Dec Skyler Lykins, IN 5-3 145 Cody LeCount, IN Dec Chris Garcia, IL 3-0 152 Nate Higgins, IL Dec Tristan Macri, IN 5-0 160 Kyle Jollas, IN Dec Quincy Kalkbrenner, IL 4-3 170 Kayne MacCallum, IL MD Michael Bater, IN 10-2 182 Ryan Jankowski, IN Dec Sean Ward, IL 9-6

ILLINOIS /INDIANA CLASSIC DUAL 2014 Illinois/Indiana Classic Dual Location: Hinsdale South High School, Hinsdale, IL SPONSORS – Rich Montgomery & Don, Ryan, and Christopher Mekeel

TEAM REAGAN Illinois – 38 Indiana – 18

182 Michael Zelasco, IL Dec Jeff Wiseman, IN 7-2 195 Brian Wagner, IN MD Anthony Ferraro, IL 12-0 220 Edgar Ruano, IL Dec Connor Tolley, IN 6-4 285 Chris McDermand, IL DQ Guy Henson, IN 1:12 106 Karl Wilhelm, IN Dec Devonte Gray, IL 4-0 113 Dan Emma, IL MD Colton Dawes, IN 13-5 120 Kyle Akins, IL Dec DeLawrence Gayfield, IN 3-1 126 Caleb Micho, IL Dec Erique Early, IN 4-2 132 Devin Broukal, IN Fall Joey Nelson, IL 3:39 138 Jimmy Davis, IL Dec Zach Krumlauf, IN 10-7 145 Evan Loe, IN TF Seth Newkirk, IL 18-3; 5:12 152 Eli Carlson, IN Dec Matt Ryan, IL 2-1 160 Emery Parker, IL Fall Max Dole, IN :34 170 Nick Ferraro, IL Dec Greg Johnson, IN 8-1 106 Carlos Fuentez, IL MD Ryan Hawkins, IN 16-2

ILLINOIS /INDIANA CLASSIC DUAL 2014 Illinois Officials at IL/IN Classic Dual

Left to right: Roy Snyder, Ryan Mekeel, Tom Futris, Jim Busser 2014 IHSA DUAL TEAM STATE TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Class 1A Dakota Coach – Pete Alber

Team Place Winners

2nd 3rd 4th Petersburg (PORTA) Plano Sherrard Coach: Jeff Hill Coach: Joe Kampf Coach: Jeff Garrett

State Qualifiers Vandalia LeRoy Coach: Jason Clay Coach: Doug DeWald

Roxana Peotone Coach: Rob Milazzo Coach: Greg Goberville SPONSOR - Howard Becker 2014 IHSA DUAL TEAM STATE TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Class 2A Lombard (Montini Catholic) Coach – Israel Martinez

Team Place Winners

2nd 3rd 4th Geneseo Oak Forest Cahokia Coach: Jon Murray Coach: Shawn Forst Coach: Tom Reed

State Qualifiers Bloomington (H.S) Chicago (Simeon) Coach: Adam Richards Coach: David Burchett Sr.

Washington Harvard Coach: Bryan Medlin Coach: Tim Haak SPONSOR - Randy Swinford 2014 IHSA DUAL TEAM STATE TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Class 3A Oak Park (Oak Park – River Forest) Coach – Mike Powell

Team Place Winners

2nd 3rd 4th Chicago (Marist) Aurora (Marmion Academy) Rockton (Hononegah) Coach: Brendan Heffernan Coach: Ryan Cumbee Coach: Jason Glodowski

State Qualifiers Libertyville Plainfield (Central) Coach: Dale Eggert Coach: Jim Kappas

Conant Lincoln-Way (Central) Coach: Chad Hay Coach: Jason DePolo SPONSOR – Terry McCoy

SCHOLASTIC WRESTLERS OF THE YEAR

2014 Class 1A______SPONSOR – Don Miller 2A______SPONSOR – John Marchello 3A______SPONSOR – James Carnahan The Criteria for selecting the Scholastic Wrestler of the year are as follows: 1. The candidate must be nominated by his coach 2. Must be a senior in the upper half of his class 3. Must have placed at the IHSA State Tournament in Class 1A, Class 2A or Class 3A.

NOMINEES Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Nelson Baker, Byron Colin Carr, Washington Nate Higgins, Belleville (West) Dexter Fierro, Wilmington Blake Hooper, Taylorville Nick Allegretti, Lincoln-Way (East) Seth Newkirk, Litchfield Jordan Reich, Vernon Hills Colton Emmerich, Deerfield Caleb Micho, Rockford (Lutheran) Kenny Baldridge, Morris Brandon Malone (Herscher) Nate Magiera, Wauconda Harrison Williams, Springfield H.S PAST RECIPIENTS 1971 – John King, DeKalb 1988 – Class AA – Brett Janis, Lake Park 1972 – Pete Anderson, Homewood Flossmoor 1989 – Class A – Parr Schoolman, Clifton 1973 – Bruce Zimmer, Niles North 1989 – Class AA – William O’Brian, Marist 1974 – Alex Riccomini, East Leyden 1990 – Class A – Kip Wahlgren, Princeton 1975 – Steve Traylor, Richards 1990 – Class AA – Sam Walt, DeKalb 1976 – Robert Taylor, Pekin 1991 – Class A – David Bobee, Plano 1977 – Tom Janicik, Belleville West 1991 – Class AA – Mike Baumann, Libertyville 1978 – Jon Gluck, Conant 1992 – Class A – Ryan Scoville, Lisle 1979 – Dale Schmacht, Cambridge 1992 – Class AA – Steve Gerstung, Hersey 1980 – Jerry Richards, Romeoville 1993 – Class A – Dan Hajek, Lisle 1981 – Kirk Trost, Lincolnway 1993 – Class AA – Joe Greene, Glenbard South 1982 – Pat Parks, Addison Trail (Co-Winner) 1994 – Class A – Brian Aho, Buffalo Tri-City 1982—Scott Wiggin, Wheaton North (Co-Winner) 1994 – Class A – Josh Langford, Winnebago 1983 – Class A – Jeff Putman, Harvard 1994 – Class A – Ryan Metcalfe, Yorkville 1983 – Class AA – Tony Evensen, Marist 1994 – Class A – Mike Shields, Belleville Althoff 1984 – Class A – Bruce Dickey, Fairfield 1994 – Class AA – Neal Rodak, Oak Forest 1984 – Class AA – Mark Antionetti, Mt. Carmel 1995 – Class A – Casey O’ Connor, Illini Bluffs 1985 – Class A – George Bednarczyk, Harvard 1995 – Class AA – Jake Bricker, York 1985 – Class AA – Mike Mroszek, St. Pats 1996 – Class A – Steve Bultman, Petersburg Porta 1986 – Class A – Scott Holbrook, Newman Catholic 1996 – Class AA – Malik Elliot, Mt. Carmel 1986 – Class AA – Bill Jepsen, Gordon Tech 1997 – Class A – Chad Hay, Sandwich 1987 – Class A – Brian Kish, Sandwich 1997 – Class A – Mike Weber, Belleville-Althoff 1987 – Class AA – Neil Kohlberg, Wheeling 1997 – Class AA – Zach Emond, Lake Zurich 1988 – Class A – Brad Stockstill, Mt. Olive 1997 – Class AA – Alan Wilson, McHenry

1998 – Class AA – Chris Stuart, Oak Forest 1998 – Class A – A.J. Bianchi, Harvard 1999 – Class A – Andy Reeter, Dakota 1999 – Class AA – Jon Bergstrom, Lincoln-Way 2000 – Class A – Nick Morphew, Prophetstown 2000 – Class AA – Tim Daly, Willowbrook 2000 – Class AA – Brian Nelson, St. Laurence 2001 – Class A – David Schultz, Harvard 2001 – Class AA – Chuck Rumpf, Lincoln-Way 2002 – Class A – Josh Means, Lisle 2002 – Class AA – Dustin Carpenter, Belleville West 2003 – Class A – Jordan Broquard, Prairie Central 2003 – Class AA – Michael Bishof, York 2004 – Class A – Brent Skorup, Sandwich 2004 – Class AA – Mike Tamillow, Fenwick 2005 – Class A - Dan Haeflinger, Harvard 2005 – Class AA – Mike Anello, Sandburg 2006 – Class A – Daniel Hermes, Sterling Newman 2006 – Class AA – Jim Kennedy, Grant 2007 – Class A – Ross George, Manteno 2007 – Class A – Vince Vercelli, Wilmington 2007 – Class AA – Jake Vetter, Richmond Burton 2008 – Class A – Noah Roseland, Coal City 2008 – Class A – Zach Wilson, Benton 2008 – Class AA – Ben Apland, Downers Grove South 2009 – Class 1A – John Van Duyne, Wilmington 2009 – Class 2A – Josh Castellano, Fenton 2009 – Class 3A – Wade Self, Lake Zurich 2010 – Class 1A – Matt Schaidle, Eureka 2010 – Class 2A – Nick Haeferkamp, Lincoln 2010 – Class 3A – Joe Schwartz, Highland Park 2011 – Class 1A – Andy Hoselton, Fairbury (Prairie Central) 2011 – Class 2A – Adam Wyeth, Yorkville 2011 – Class 3A – Chris Johnson, Wheeling 2012 – Class 1A – Justin Meyers, LeRoy 2012 – Class 2A – Matt Garelli, Oak Park (Fenwick) 2012 – Class 3A – Josh Marchok, Schaumburg 2013 – Class 1A – Michael Harris, Belleville Althoff Catholic 2013 – Class 2A – Alex Friedman, Pontiac 2013 – Class 2A – Copache Taylor Springfield Southeast 2013 – Class 3A – Steven Galiardo, Chicago (St. Patrick) 2013 – Class 3A – Justin Weber, Lincolnshire (Stevenson)

Special Recognition Awards SPONSOR - Dale Eggert

Gold Level Dale Eggert, Libertyville, 500 wins Josh Alber, Dakota, 4 Time State Champion, Dapper Dan Participant Johnny Jimenez, Aurora (Marmion), 4 Time State Champion Jared Cortez, Carol Stream (Glenbard North), 4 Time State Champion

Silver Level Bryce Brill, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 3 Time State Champion, Dapper Dan Participant Rob Murphy, Wilmington, 400 wins Frank Filippi, Officiated 15 State Tournaments Greg Brooks, Officiated 15 State Tournaments John Gianos, IKWF Official of the Year Tony Clarke, IESA Official of the Year Ray Winesburg, IESA Official of the Year Laurie Cliffe, Longtime IWCOA meeting Hostess Debbie Matozzi, 3X Hostess and Organizer, IL/IN Classic Dual Brunch Jim Chaloupka, F-S State Series Officials Coordinator Bob Nesbit, F-S Tournament Coordinator

Bronze Level Nelson Baker, Byron, 2 Time State Champion Jake Snow, Sterling (Newman), 2 Time State Champion Quincy Kalkbrenner, Lena-Winslow, 2 Time State Champion Derek Maisonet, Plano, 2 Time State Champion Josh Wallick, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, 2 Time State Champion Chris Garcia, Lombard (Montini), 2 Time State Champion Tanner Farmer, Highland, 2 Time State Champion Jack Wiesneth, Officiated 10 State Tournaments Shane Morgan, Officiated 10 State Tournaments

IWCOA Academic All-State Wrestling Team

The IWCOA is honored to recognize the following wrestlers as Academic All-State Wrestlers for 2014. In order to qualify, these athletes must be a senior and have earned a varsity letter. The athlete must also have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale or a 4.6 on a 5.0 scale at the end of their 7th semester of high school. This GPA is verified by the high school’s principal or guidance counselor. The athlete does not have to have qualified for the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament to be eligible.

Nicholas Allegretti, Lincoln-Way East Kevin McNally, Grant Park

Paul Balich, Chicago (Brother Rice) Caleb Micho, Rockford Lutheran

Joey Bloom, Deerfield Seth Newkirk, Litchfield

Colin Carr, Washington Alex Nunes, Niles Notre Dame

Jeff Chan, Lisle Nolan Parker, Chicago (Brother Rice)

Brenden Coletti, Grant Park Tyler Peiper, Dakota

Alejandro Duran, Larkin Jordan Reich, Vernon Hills

Dexter Fierro, Wilmington Andrew Schuler, Fairbury (Prairie Central)

Keegan Gardner, West Frank (Frankfort) Nick Schultz, Oswego H.S.

Sean Graham, Deerfield Cameron Schwing, Gibson City-Melvin- Sibley Derek Heil, Edwardsville Sean Sibley, Lincoln-Way East Steve Herrington, Fox Lake Grant Jake Siebert, Buffalo Grove Nate Higgins, Belleville West Brian Spinello, Deerfield Blake Hooper, Taylorville Jeff Spinello, Deerfield Jacob Johnson, Lincoln-Way East Taylor Thomas, Deer Creek-Mackinaw Daniel Krug, Benton David Vanderkloot, Deerfield Nathan Magiera, Wauconda Harrison Williams, Springfield H.S. Brandon Malone, Hersher

NEWSMAN OF THE YEAR

2014 SPONSORS – Ed Ewoldt “The Word”

The Criteria for selecting the Newsman of the Year are as follows: 1. Detailed coverage of local teams 2. Use of many action photos 3. Personalized articles about wrestlers, coaches, officials or fans 4. Selection of honor roles or conference ratings 5. Promotion of tournaments and outstanding meets 6. Personal attendance of wrestling meets 7. Wrestling coverage of all levels

NOMINEES

Daniel Makarewicz, Moline Dispatch Mark Myre, WJEZ Radio Pontiac Logan Malloy, Southtown Star Brian Weidman, Daily Gazette saukvalley.com

Newsmen are nominated and their works reviewed by the IWCOA Executive Board which selects the winners.

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Congratulations to the 2014 Interstate Eight Conference State Qualifiers and Place Winners!

Weight Wrestler Place School 106 Anthony Rink 5th Place Herscher 106 Jake Krotz SQ Plano 106 Joey Rivera SQ Coal City 106 Ethan Dockendorf SQ 2A Sandwich 106 Drew Sonnefeldt SQ Lisle 106 Chase Emerson SQ Peotone 113 Cody Minnick STATE CHAMPION Coal City 113 Dan Emma 4th Place 2A Sandwich 113 Jeff Chan SQ Lisle 113 Ken Demarah SQ Herscher 120 Tyler Whitten SQ Plano 126 Corey Jurzak 2nd Place Coal City 126 Brandon Malone 6th Place Herscher 126 Sage Freise SQ Seneca 126 Liam McLaughlin SQ Peotone 126 Danny Grant SQ Lisle 132 Casey Brown 2nd Place Coal City 132 Shaun Wollenwebber 3rd Place Plano 132 Austin Headrick 6th Place Wilmington 132 Luke Morales SQ Herscher 138 Ivan Lopez 5th Place Plano 138 Patrick Crothers SQ 2A Sandwich 145 Ben Buchelt SQ Lisle 145 Abel Gonzalez SQ Plano 152 Zack Tomac SQ Plano 152 Andrew Liaromatis SQ Wilmington 152 Austin Renshaw SQ Herscher 152 Kody Goberville SQ Peotone 160 Wes Brown 2nd Place Plano 160 Nick Hawkins 3rd Place Wilmington 160 Rigo Fraire 4th Place 2A Sandwich 160 Nick Goberville SQ Peotone 160 Billy Marquardt SQ Reed Custer 170 Jonathan Costain SQ Reed Custer 170 Adam Ferrell SQ Westmont 170 Riley Kauzlaric SQ Coal City 182 Dexter Fierro 3rd Place Wilmington 182 Tommy Lovett 6th Place Seneca 182 Matt Marcotte SQ Herscher 182 Clay Dargert SQ Peotone 195 Derrick Maisonet STATE CHAMPION Plano 195 Anthony Bauer 6th Place Dwight 195 Tom Ruffino SQ Peotone 195 Ryan Berman SQ Wilmington 220 Tommy Brown SQ Plano 220 Joey Winkleman SQ Peotone 285 Junior Nunez 5th Place Plano 285 Trevor Marevka SQ Peotone 285 Jared Arellano SQ Lisle 285 Anthony Griffiths SQ Westmont 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

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Class 1A – 106 Pounds Sponsor – Sandy Stevens

1. Brady Wilsie, Byron, (So, 40-2) 2. Dillon Swift, Dakota (Coop), (Jr, 34-12) 3. Zac Schrank, Rockford (Lutheran), (Jr, 38-5) 4. Ashton Meyers, Quincy (Notre Dame), (Fr, 34-5) 5. Anthony Rink, Herscher, (So, 39-7) 6. Nick Tankersley, Monticello, (So, 27-11)

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2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 2A – 106 Pounds Sponsor – Walter Sherman

1. Jabari Moody, Olympia Fields (Rich Central), (Jr, 37-0) 2. Francis Edelen, Oak Forest, (Jr, 41-4) 3. Dack Punke, Washington, (Fr, 36-6) 4. James Pawelski, Lombard (Montini), (So, 35-10) 5. Devante Gray, Bloomington (H.S.), (Sr, 40-6) 6. Briley Schultz, Antioch, (Sr, 36-7)

Class 3A – 106 Pounds Sponsor – Al Wheeler

1. Austin O`Connor, Chicago (St. Rita), (Fr, 43-3) 2. Jason Renteria, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (Fr, 41-2) 3. Carlos Fuentez, Lombard (Glenbard East), (Sr, 45-6) 4. Kirk Johansen, Carol Stream (Glenbard North), (Jr, 37-8) 5. Jimmy McAuliffe, Chicago (Marist), (Fr, 35-11) 6. Mitch Stathakis, (Barrington), (So, 34-6) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 1A – 113 Pounds Sponsor - Richard Lovellette

1. Cody Minnick, Coal City, (Jr, 46-1) 2. Brandon Briggs, Poplar Grove (North Boone), (Jr, 30-4) 3. Alex Henze, Dakota (Coop), (So, 33-12) 4. Nolan Baker, Byron, (Fr, 42-7) 5. Will Lucie, Warsaw (Coop), (So, 35-3) 6. Alex Matlock, LeRoy (Coop), (Jr, 29-11)

Class 2A – 113 Pounds Sponsor – James Gardner

1. Dan Swan, Oak Forest, (Jr, 42-1) 2. Ethan Reel, Washington, (So, 43-6) 3. Gavin Sutton, Richmond (R.-Burton), (Fr, 42-5) 4. Dan Emma, Sandwich, (Sr, 35-8) 5. Ben Vazquez, Elmwood Park, (Sr, 36-7) 6. Jack Henderson, Bloomington (H.S.), (So, 42-6) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 3A – 113 Pounds Sponsor – Dr. John Swalec

1. Brian Rossi, Lockport (Twp.), (Sr, 48-1) 2. Miguel Silva, Plainfield (South), (Sr, 45-4) 3. Austin Gomez, Carol Stream (Glenbard North), (Fr, 44-4) 4. Rudy Yates, Chicago (Brother Rice), (So, 35-3) 5. Alex Madrigal, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (Jr, 33-10) 6. Nick Koch, Fox Lake (Grant), (Sr, 40-8)

Class 1A – 120 Pounds Sponsor – Jerry Blew

1. Nelson Baker, Byron, (Sr, 42-0) 2. Printice Walls, Dakota (Coop), (Jr, 31-9) 3. Jarrid Braunagel, Belleville (Althoff Catholic), (So, 40-1) 4. Nathan Day, Toledo (Cumberland) (Coop), (Sr, 41-4) 5. Tanner Coleman, Peoria Heights, (So, 33-7) 6. Cory Wilson, Chicago (Bowen), (Sr, 32-6) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 2A – 120 Pounds Sponsor – Ron Coit

1. Dylan Duncan, Lombard (Montini), (So, 36-11) 2. Kyle Akins, Sycamore (H.S.), (Sr, 45-1) 3. Jordan Reich, Vernon Hills, (Sr, 43-5) 4. Brandon Critchfield, Jerseyville (Jersey), (So, 36-11) 5. Dameon Adams, Cahokia (H.S.), (Sr, 28-6) 6. Lenny Petersen, Crystal Lake (Central), (Fr, 35-12)

Class 3A – 120 Pounds Sponsor - Joe & Laurie Cliffe

1. Kris Williams, South Holland (Thornwood), (Jr, 31-0) 2. Steve Polakowski, Libertyville, (Sr, 42-2) 3. Andrew Mehrholz, Deerfield (H.S.), (So, 51-5) 4. Richard Townsell, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (So, 31-6) 5. Mike Cullen, Cary (C.-Grove), (Jr, 29-6) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 1A – 126 Pounds Sponsor – Tom Seeman

1. Caleb Micho, Rockford (Lutheran), (Sr, 42-3) 2. Corey Jurzak, Coal City, (Jr, 33-4) 3. Andrew Wenger, Dakota (Coop), (Fr, 35-11) 4. Carrett Brachbill, Shelbyville, (So, 43-6) 5. Chance Teel, Sherrard, (Jr, 45-6) 6. Brandon Malone, Herscher, (Sr, 35-5)

Class 2A – 126 Pounds Sponsor – Don Miller

1. Kegan Calkins, Lombard (Montini), (Sr, 34-15) 2. Grant Sutton, Richmond (R.-Burton), (Jr, 38-2) 3. Hunter Grau, Geneseo, (So, 39-6) 4. Ricky Stringfellow, Peoria (H.S.), (Sr, 37-8) 5. Kyle Ruettiger, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West), (So, 44-7) 6. Mousa Jodeh, Oak Forest, (Jr, 38-11) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 3A – 126 Pounds Sponsor – Dale Eggert

1. Johnny Jimenez, Aurora (Marmion Academy), (Sr, 42-3) 2. Jon Marmolejo, Carol Stream (Glenbard North), (Sr, 44-2) 3. Shayne Oster, Lockport (Twp.), (So, 43-7) 4. Dylan Thurston, Wheaton (North), (So, 43-11) 5. Christian Robertson, Orland Park (Sandburg), (So, 33-13) 6. Dayton Olson, Lombard (Glenbard East), (Sr, 43-7)

Class 1A – 132 Pounds Sponsor – Rob & Tina Murphy

1. Josh Alber, Dakota (Coop), (Sr, 44-0) 2. Casey Brown, Coal City, (Sr, 43-4) 3. Shaun Wollenwebber, Plano, (Sr, 40-11) 4. Jack Lucie, Warsaw (Coop), (Sr, 40-4) 5. Andy Abitua, Stillman Valley, (Sr, 27-11) 6. Austin Headrick, Wilimington, (Jr, 38-15) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 2A – 132 Pounds Sponsor - Fred Loffredo

1. Kenny Baldridge, Morris, (Sr, 41-1) 2. Alexander Butler, Rockford (Boylan Catholic), (Jr, 40-4) 3. Michael Petersen, Crystal Lake (Central), (So, 37-7) 4. Jacob Weaver, LaSalle (L.-Peru), (Sr, 39-8) 5. Noak Keefe, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West), (Jr, 40-12) 6. Trumain Flynn, Springfield (H.S), (Sr, 23-7)

Class 3A – 132 Pounds Sponsor – Dan Fulscher

1. Jered Cortez, Carol Stream (Glenbard North), (Sr, 44-2) 2. Joey Nelson, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central), (Sr, 43-6) 3. Bobby Alexander, Hoffman Estates (Conant), (Jr, 39-4) 4. Ameen Hamdan, Chicago (Marist), (Fr, 30-14) 5. Jacob Tucker, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), (So, 41-10) 6. Juan Blanco, Chicago (Brother Rice), (Jr, 35-14) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 1A – 138 Pounds Sponsor – Rich Montgomery

1. J.J. Wolfe, Dakota (Coop), (Jr, 39-4) 2. Nate Josza, Argenta (A.-Oreana) (Coop), (Sr, 42-1) 3. Gunner Wenger, Lena (L.-Winslow) (Coop), (Jr, 24-4) 4. Jacob DeVolder, Orion, (Sr, 38-4) 5. Ivan Lopez, Plano, (Sr, 31-20) 6. Dalton Willett, Monmouth (M.-Roseville), (Fr, 36-9)

Class 2A – 138 Pounds Sponsor – Norm Lovelace

1. Vincent Turk, Lombard (Montini), (Jr, 43-6) 2. Randle Taborn, Springfield (H.S.), (Sr, 37-1) 3. Johnathan Gahagan, Burbank (St. Laurence), (Sr, 41-1) 4. Stephen Richardson, Pontiac, (Sr, 40-5) 5. Justin McGady, Belvidere (H.S.), (Sr, 41-10) 6. Logan Lundelius, Crystal Lake (Central), (Jr, 32-13) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 3A – 138 Pounds Sponsor – A Friend of Wrestling

1. Walter White Jr, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (So, 38-4) 2. Mario Leveille, Chicago (Marist), (Sr, 31-8) 3. Jimmy Davis, Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), (Sr, 44-4) 4. Qarin Johnnic , Wheaton (W. Warrenville South), (Jr 43-7) 5. Nick Gil, Crystal Lake (South), (Sr, 44-3) 6. Pernevlon Sheppard, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West), (Sr, 35-10)

Class 1A – 145 Pounds Sponsor – John C. Peterson

1. Jake Snow, Sterling (Newman Central Catholic), (Sr, 40-1) 2. Greg Krulas, Dakota (Coop), (So, 34-11) 3. Seth Newkirk, Litchfield, (Sr, 42-8) 4. Dalton Blankenship, Vandalia, (Jr, 44-8) 5. Wyatt Fox, Shelbyville, (Jr, 38-8) 6. Daniel Krug, Benton, (Sr, 33-10) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 2A – 145 Pounds Sponsor – Harold “Sam” Samorian

1. Chris Garcia, Lombard (Montini), (Sr, 39-5) 2. SirRomeo Howard, East St. Louis (Sr.), (Sr, 34-3) 3. Nick Remke, Woodstock (Marian), (Jr, 33-5) 4. Haratio Austin, Springfield (H.S.), (Sr, 33-4) 5. Kyle Rodriguez, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West), (Sr, 41-8) 6. Daniel Close, Ottawa (Twp.), (Jr, 29-10)

Class 3A – 145 Pounds Sponsor – Jack Leese

1. Larry Early III, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (Jr, 35-7) 2. Fernie Silva, Rockton (Hononegah), (So, 44-5) 3. Juwan Edmund, Hinsdale (Central), (Jr, 49-2) 4. John Pellegrino, Orland Park (Sandburg), (Sr, 36-6) 5. Eric Barone, Crystal Lake (South), (Jr, 41-6) 6. Nick Foster, Belleville (West), (So, 42-11) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 1A – 152 Pounds Sponsor – In Memory of Tom & Beverly Cliffe

1. Carver James, Dakota (Coop), (Jr, 41-1) 2. Gacob Lenox, Durand (Coop), (Sr, 33-4) 3. Dylan Kinsley, Monticello, (Sr, 39-4) 4. Adam Hudson, Shelbyville, (Jr, 42-4) 5. Keegan Gardner, West Frankfort (Frankfort), (Sr, 40-7) 6. Tyler Dagen, Vandalia, (Sr, 37-16)

Class 2A – 152 Pounds Sponsor – Neil Schultz

1. Randy Meneweather, Washingon, (So, 45-3) 2. Luke Fortuna, Lombard (Montini), (Jr, 39-10) 3. Chase Vosburgh, Mt. Vernon (H.S.), (Jr, 45-3) 4. Jose Champagne, Chicago Heights (Marian), (So, 29-2) 5. Josiah Cropp, Geneseo, (Jr, 30-9) 6. Matt Ryan, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West), (Sr, 41-14) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 3A – 152 Pounds Sponsor – Johnny B. Johnson

1. Bryce Brill, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), (Sr, 45-0) 2. Nate Higgins, Belleville (West), (Sr, 47-4) 3. Matthew Rundell, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (Jr, 41-9) 4. Trace Carello, Aurora (Marmion Academy), (So, 39-8) 5. Matt Rowland, Villa Park (Willowbrook), (So, 46-6) 6. Joey Gunther, Libertyville, (Jr, 38-9)

Class 1A – 160 Pounds Sponsor – Bill Honeycutt

1. Quincy Kalkbrenner, Lena (L.-Winslow), (Sr, 41-2) 2. Wes Brown, Plano, (Sr, 46-2) 3. Nick Hawkins, Wilimington, (So, 44-12) 4. Jared Packer, Dakota (Coop), (So, 31-15) 5. CJ Runkel, Vandalia, (Sr, 43-9) 6. Zac Blasioli, Wood River (East Alton-W.R.), (Fr, 36-9) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 2A – 160 Pounds Sponsor – Jack Stoudt

1. Garrett Sutton, Richmond (R.-Burton), (Sr, 44-0) 2. Jake Warner, Washington, (Fr, 43-5) 3. Cole Witzig, Troy (Triad), (So, 26-6) 4. Rigo Fraire, Sandwich, (Sr, 33-10) 5. Antoine Cobb, Chicago (Simeon), (Sr, 32-4) 6. Shawn Safford, Bloomington (H.S.), (Jr, 37-13)

Class 3A – 160 Pounds Sponsor – Rich Kerby

1. Kamal Bey, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (So, 39-6) 2. Emery Parker, Gurnee (Warren), (Sr, 39-3) 3. Peter Andreotti, Chicago (Marist), (Sr, 41-3) 4. Tom Brewster, Park Ridge (Maine South), (Sr, 36-4) 5. Vince Dietz, (Lockport (Twp.), (Sr, 48-8) 6. Brian Krasowski, Orland Park (Sandburg), (So, 22-13) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 1A – 170 Pounds Sponsor – Craig Fallico

1. Kyle Betourne, Kankakee (McNamara), (So, 28-0) 2. Bryce Ivey, Sterling (Newman Central Catholic), (Sr, 38-2) 3. Hunter Sant Amour, El Paso (E.P.-Gridley), (Jr, 38-5) 4. Caleb Wilson, LeRoy (Coop), (Sr, 30-8) 5. Jarod Noel, Bismarck (B.-Henning), (Sr, 42-9) 6. Nick Williams, Erie (Coop), (Sr, 34-10)

Class 2A – 170 Pounds Sponsor – Don Schultz

1. Xavier Montalvo, Lombard (Montini), (Jr, 42-4) 2. Eric Schultz, Tinley Park (H.S.), (So, 42-3) 3. Kyle Fugiel, Crystal Lake (Central), (Sr, 31-3) 4. Javier Montalvo, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West), (Sr, 38-8) 5. Patrick Kristin, Oak Forest, (Jr, 31-10) 6. Collin Farley, Chicago (De La Salle), (Sr, 31-10) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 3A – 170 Pounds Sponsor – Kevin Cotter

1. Davonte Mahomes, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (Sr, 44-2) 2. Tyler Demoss, Rockton (Hononegah), (Jr, 42-6) 3. Kayne MacCallum, Libertyville, (Sr, 43-2) 4. Bryce Gorman, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central), (Sr, 44-2) 5. Nick Ferraro, Aurora (Marmion Academy), (Sr, 35-12) 6. Dru Worker, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), (So, 36-17)

Class 1A – 182 Pounds Sponsor – Tim Haak

1. Sean Ward, Winnebago, (Sr, 36-1) 2. Brendan Menacher, Monticello, (Sr, 40-1) 3. Dexter Fierro, Wilmington, (Sr, 41-8) 4. Matthew Weeks, Aledo (Mercer County), (Jr, 37-7) 5. Colton Reed, Tolono (Unity), (Jr, 38-8) 6. Tommy Lovett, Seneca, (Sr, 36-12) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 2A – 182 Pounds Sponsor – King & Karen Mueller

1. Colin Carr, Washington, (Sr, 47-1) 2. Michael Zelasco, Crystal Lake (Central), (Sr, 42-4) 3. Ryan Pitra, Geneseo, (Jr, 28-6) 4. Harrison Williams, Springfield (H.S.), (Sr, 44-2) 5. Derrick Curry, Lombard (Montini), (Sr, 10-3) 6. Javier Soto, Midlothian (Bremen), (Jr, 37-7)

Class 3A – 182 Pounds Sponsor – Jim Craig

1. Colton Emmerich, Deerfield (H.S.), (Sr, 47-1) 2. Christian Brunner, Carpentersville (Dundee-Crown), (So, 43-5) 3. Alex Benoit, Chicago (Marist), (Jr, 40-3) 4. Nathan Traxler, Aurora (Marmion Academy), (So, 35-10) 5. Luke Nohns, Normal (Community West), (Sr, 41-5) 6. Johnnie Foster, Chicago Heights (Bloom Twp.), (Sr, 42-8) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 1A – 195 Pounds Sponsor – Lloyd Corwin

1. Derrick Maisonet, Plano, (Sr, 49-0) 2. Terry White, Port Byron (Riverdale), (Sr, 27-1) 3. Jeffrey Haley, Quincy (Notre Dame), (Sr, 35-4) 4. Wesley Kibler, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), (So, 34-8) 5. Joe Behan, Carterville, (Sr, 37-6) 6. Anthony Bauer, Dwight (Coop), (Sr, 33-8)

Class 2A – 195 Pounds Sponsor – Norm Parker

1. Andrew Marsden, Crystal Lake (Central), (Jr, 43-2) 2. Anthony Ferraro, Lombard (Montini), (Sr, 21-9) 3. Austin Weltha, Bloomington, (Sr, 38-5) 4. George Bessette, Antioch, (Fr, 41-7) 5. Jordan Ladd, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), (Jr, 43-10) 6. Alex Fuentes, Ottawa (Twp.), (Sr, 28-8) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 3A – 195 Pounds Sponsor – Augie Genovesi

1. Regis Durbin, Lake Forest (H.S.), (Sr, 41-0) 2. Tyler Johnson, Lockport (Twp.), (Jr, 51-1) 3. Andre Lee, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (Sr, 44-4) 4. Dominic Sterr, Plainfield (Central), (Sr, 42-8) 5. Matt Stopka, Schaumburg (H.S.), (Sr, 36-7) 6. Josh Meyers, Aurora (Marmion Academy), (Sr, 35-10)

Class 1A – 220 Pounds Sponsor – Ron Oglesby

1. Ty Harmston, Lena (L.-Winslow) (Coop), (Sr, 38-1) 2. Ross Sealby, Byron, (Jr, 40-3) 3. Daniel Zimmerman, Dakota (Coop), (Sr, 38-5) 4. Terry Martin, Chicago, (Douglass), (Sr, 33-2) 5. Jermaine Johnson, Chicago (Bowen), (Sr, 27-10) 6. Zach Shoulders, Onley (East Richland), (So, 27-20) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 2A – 220 Pounds Sponsor – Nate & Tracy Kessen

1. Nate Magiera, Wauconda, (Sr, 48-1) 2. Edgar Ruano, Lombard (Montini), (Sr, 35-5) 3. Lane Akre, Geneseo, (Jr, 24-6) 4. Alex Gelber, Springfield (H.S.), (Jr, 35-7) 5. Cyrano Rayfield, Ottawa (Twp.), (Sr, 38-4) 6. Romeo McKnight, Crystal Lake (Central), (So, 25-9)

Class 3A – 220 Pounds Sponsor – Fred Arkin

1. Sage Hecox, Machesney Park (Harlem), (Sr, 40-2) 2. Jose Luis Hernandez, (McHenry), (Sr, 37-2) 3. Matt Kent, Edwardsville (H.S.), (Sr, 51-6) 4. Lucas Warren, Aurora (Marmion Academy), (So, 14-4) 5. Emonte Logan, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (Sr, 36-9) 6. NiKo Daniello, Roselle (Lake Park), (Sr, 21-7) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 1A – 285 Pounds Sponsor – Lon Gerrish

1. Josh Wallick, Gibson City (G.C.-Melvin-Sibley) (Coop), (Sr, 43-1) 2. Eduardo Gonzalez, Aurora (Central Catholic), (Sr, 31-7) 3. Tyler Ortmann, Argenta (A.-Oreana) (Coop), (Sr, 42-1) 4. Ben Corlett, Sherrard, (Sr, 46-4) 5. Junior Nunez, Plano, (Jr 36-6) 6. Rodney Baker, Belleville (Althoff Catholic), (Jr, 30-13)

Class 2A – 285 Pounds Sponsor – Mike Portincaso

1. Tanner Farmer, Highland, (Sr, 36-0) 2. Michael Johnson, Lombard (Montini), (Jr, 40-2) 3. Deuce Rachal, Chicago (Lindblom), (Sr, 30-1) 4. Nick Verbeck, Geneseo, (Sr, 17-7) 5. Adam Freimund, Harvard, (Sr, 40-3) 6. Blake Hooper, Taylorville, (Sr, 39-8) 2014 IHSA STATE PLACEWINNERS

Class 3A – 285 Pounds Sponsor – Chuck & Sally Rossetti

1. Adarios Jones, Moline, (Sr, 40-3) 2. Brian Allen, Hinsdale (Central), (Sr, 45-2) 3. Nick Allegretti, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), (Sr, 45-2) 4. Chris McDermand, Libertyville, (Sr, 40-5) 5. Michael Hobbs, Downers Grove (South), (Sr, 39-6) 6. Bryan Ditchman, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central), (Sr, 41-12)

2014 IHSA INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS

CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONS

Bottom Row, from left: Caleb Micho, Rockford (Lutheran); Josh Alber, Dakota [Coop]; Nelson Baker, Byron; Carver James, Dakota [Coop]; Cody Minnick, Coal City; Jake Snow, Sterling (Newman Central Catholic); Brady Wilsie, Byron

Top Row, from left: J.J. Wolfe Dakota [Coop]; Quincy Kalkbrenner, Lena (L.-Winslow) [Coop]; Josh Wallick, Gibson City (G.C.-Melvin-Sibley) [Coop]; Ty Harmston, Lena (L.-Winslow) [Coop]; Sean Ward, Winnebago; Derrick Maisonet, Plano; Kyle Betourne, Kankakee (McNamara)

2014 IHSA INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS

CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS

Bottom Row, from left: Jabari Moody, Olympia Fields (Rich Central); Kenny Baldridge, (Morris); Vincent Turk, Lombard (Montini); Chris Garcia, Lombard (Montini); Dan Swan, Oak Forest; Kegan Calkins, Lombard (Montini); Dylan Duncan, Lombard (Montini)

Middle Row, from left: Xavier Montalvo, Lombard (Montini); Colin Carr, Washington; Nate Magiera, Wauconda; Tanner Farmer, Highland; Andrew Marsden, Crystal Lake (Central); Garrett Sutton, Richmond (R.- Burton); Randy Meneweather, Washington

2014 IHSA INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS

CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONS

Bottom Row, from left: Davonte Mahomes, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest); Kris Williams, Thornton; Jared Cortez, Carol Stream (Glenbard North); Johnny Jimenez, Aurora (Marmion Academy); Brian Rossi, Lockport (Twp.)

Top Row, from left: Colton Emmerich, Deerfield (H.S.); Larry Early, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest); Adarios Jones, Moline (H.S.); Walter White Jr, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest); Sage Hecox, Machesney Park (Harlem); Kamal Bey, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest); Regis Durbin, Lake Forest (H.S.); Bryce Brill, Chicago (Mt. Carmel)

Missing from photo: Austin O’Connor, Chicago (St. Rita) 2014 State Final Officials

2014 Dual Team State Officials

Bottom Row, from left: Haig Nighohossian, Kenny Watkins, Bryon Hasty, Rob Zielinski, Roy Snyder, Dion Wiley, Jim Harsh, Ron Coit, Scott Blankenship

Top Row, from left: Bill Honeycutt, Shane Morgan, Don McKillip, Jim Busser, Anthony Clarke, Jack Wiesneth, Nate Kessen, Kevin Barringer, Ryan Mekeel, Don Mekeel, Craig Anderson 2014 State Final Officials

2014 Individual State Officials

Bottom Row, from left: Jeff Sorensen, Jim Carnahan, Scott Holbrook, John Churchill, Bob Culbertson, Ray Epperson, Bob Culbertson, William Billman, Tom Futris, Kris Kamp, Mike Mackowiak

Top Row, from left: Don Mekeel, Jason Salley, Ray Eikelschulte, Jeff Bowers, Tim Dodge, Dan Fulscher, Dave Fellinger, Ron Vermillion, Jack Williams, Craig Anderson

2014 IWCOA FRESH/SOPH STATE PLACEWINNERS

The Sterling Wrestling Club congratulates:

Finalist Outstanding Wrestler of the Year

Josh Alber Dakota

Hall of Fame Inductees

Roy Snyder, Rochelle; James Busser, Polo; Bob Baker, Byron

Lifetime Achievement Award

Rich Montgomery, Rock Falls

State Qualifier

Bryant Lilly, Jaden Urrutia Sterling High School

Finalist Assistant Coach of the Year

Tony Alber, Dakota

State Final Officials

Jim Carnahan, Don Mekeel, Ryan Mekeel, Roy Snyder, Scott Holbrook,

Kevin Barringer, Jim Busser, Nate Kessen, Scott Blankenship

Finalist Official of the Year

Don Mekeel, Sterling

Finalist Administrator of the Year

Rich Montgomery, Rock Falls

Finalist Head Coach of the Year

Mike Elsbury, Byron

Sterling Wrestling Club

“A Sterling Past and a Golden Future”

MOST OUTSTANDING WRESTLERS

2014 Class 1A______SPONSOR – Niall Collins 2A______SPONSOR – Mr. Larry Bernard 3A______SPONSOR – Rick Mann Criteria for selecting the Most Outstanding Wrestler are as follows: 1. Must be a State Champion in 2013 NOMINEES Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Nelson Baker, Byron Garrett Sutton, Richmond-Burton Brian Rossi, Lockport Derek Maisonet, Plano Chris Garcia, Lombard (Montini) Johnny Jimenez, Marmion Josh Alber, Dakota Andrew Marsden, Crystal Lake C. Jered Cortez, Glenbard North Jake Snow, Sterling Newman Dan Swan, Oak Forest Kris Williams, Thornwood Quincy Kalkbrenner, Lena-Winslow Tanner Farmer, Highland Bryce Brill, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) Josh Wallick, Gibson City-MS Adarios Jones, Moline

PAST RECIPIENTS 1971 – John King, DeKalb 1989 – Class AA – Joe Gilbert, Andrew 1972 – Mark Tiffany, Waukegan 1990 – Class A - Aaron Fancher – Mahomet-Seymour 1973 – Bob Holland, East Leyden 1990 – Class AA – Jeff Mirabella, Elgin 1974 – Class A – Marty Williams, Yorkville 1991 – Class A – Rob Felstead, Sandwich 1974 – Class AA – Dave Powell, St. Charles 1991 – Class AA – Steve Williams, Mt. Carmel 1975 – Class A – Brian Lanntz, Stillman Valley 1992 – Class A – Mike Mena, Sterling Newman 1975 – Class AA – Robert Fleming, Bloom 1992 – Class AA – Joe Williams. Mt. Carmel 1976 – Class A – Joe Fosdick, Savanna 1993 – Class A – Jesse Kennedy, Prophetstown 1976 – Class AA – King Mueller, Bolingbrook 1993 – Class AA – Joe Williams, Mt. Carmel 1977 – Class A – Mark Mitchell, Minooka 1994 – Class A – Jose Villarreal, Plano 1977 – Class AA – Geno Savegnago, Glenbard North 1994 – Class AA – Dan Collins, Palatine 1978 – Class A – Colin Johnson, Stillman Valley 1995 – Class A – Tyler Hurry, Riverdale 1978 – Class AA – Jerry Kelly, Richards 1995 – Class AA – Reggie Wright, Proviso East 1979 – Class A – Mike Kos, Waubonsie Valley 1996 – Class A – Tom LeCuyer, Plano 1979 – Class AA – Jim Farina, East Leyden 1996 – Class AA – T.J. Williams, Mt. Caramel 1980 – Class A – Mark Ruettiger, Providence 1997 – Class A – Todd Combes, Coal City 1980 – Class AA – Ernie Vatch, Addison Trail 1997 – Class AA – David Douglas, Thornridge 1981 – Class A – Mark Ruettiger, Providence 1998 – Class A – Brad Owens, Mt Zion 1981 – Class AA – Todd Sterr, Joliet West 1998 – Class AA – Matt Lackey, Moline 1982 – Class A – Doug Younger, Mahomet-Seymour 1999 – Class A – Ben Hay, Sandwich 1982 – Class AA – Mike Kraft, West Chicago 1999 – Class AA – Jason Potter, St. Charles 1983 – Class A – Vince Fisher, Fairfield 2000 – Class A – Steve Amy, Taylor Rockridge 1983 – Class AA – Tim Wright, Rock Island 2000 – Class AA – Israel Martinez, West Aurora 1984 – Class A – Dave Smith, Mahomet-Seymour 2001 – Class A – Tyrone Byrd, Clinton 1984 – Class AA – Chris Rosman, Palatine (Fremd) 2001 – Class AA – Matt Kucala, Providence 1985 – Class A – Charles Hammack, Jacksonville (ISD) 2002 – Class A – Chase Beebe, Montini 1985 – Class AA – Kerry Ryan, Conant 2002 – Class AA – Mike Behnke, Willowbrook 1985 – Class AA – Kip Kristoff, Bethalto (Civic Memorial) 2003 – Class A – Chase Beebe, Montini 1986 – Class A – Rich Powers, Marian Central 2003 – Class AA – Eric Tannenbaum, Naperville 1986 – Class AA – Jack Griffin, Stagg 2004 – Class A – John Wise, Pittsfield 1987 – Class A – Rich Powers, Marian Central 2004 – Class AA – Mike Poeta, Highland Park 1987 – Class AA – Kirk Mammen, Urbana 2005 – Class A - Conor Beebe, Montini 1988 – Class A – Bob Mena, Sterling Newman 2005 – Class AA – Nick Fanthorpe, Naperville North 1988 – Class AA – Joey Gilbert, Andrew 2006 – Class A – Matt Wenger, Dakota 1989 – Class A – Brett Camden, Mahomet-Seymour 2006 – Class AA – John Dergo, Morris 2007 – Class A – Clayton Rush, Aledo 2009 – Class 1A – Seth Milks, Dakota 2007 – Class AA – Mike Benefiel, Lombard (Montini) 2009 – Class 2A – Joe Roth, Dixon 2008 – Class A – Tom Fritz, Wilmington 2009 – Class 3A – Tony Ramos, Glenbard North 2008 – Class AA – Jordan Blanton, Richmond-Burton 2010 – Class 1A – Guy Kirby, GCMSF

2010 – Class 2A – Ben Whitford, Marmion Academy 2010 – Class 3A – Lee Munster, Fox Lake (Grant) 2011 – Class 1A – Nick Harrison, Stillman Valley 2011 – Class 2A – Joey Kielbasa, Crystal Lake (Central) 2011 – Class 3A – Edwin Cooper, Providence Catholic 2012 – Class 1A – Alphonso Vruno, Sandwich 2012 – Class 2A – Zane Richards, Carbondale 2012 – Class 3A – Max Schneider, Chicago (Lane Tech) 2013 – Class 1A – Josh Alber, Dakota 2013 – Class 2A – Cameron Mammen, Urbana 2013 – Class 3A – Kyle Langenderfer, Lincoln-Way East

The Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association gratefully appreciates the following organizations that contributed door prizes to this year’s banquet.

Coca-Cola

Illinois National Guard

Brax Sport Cups

The Neff Company

The Graphic Edge

ASSISTANT COACHES OF THE YEAR

2014 Class 1A______SPONSOR – Al Kaltofen 2A______SPONSOR – Larry Gassen 3A______SPONSOR – Jack Stoudt Criteria for selecting the Assistant Coach of the Year are as follows: 1. Member of the IWCOA 2. Has been involved in Illinois Wrestling for a minimum of five years 3. Coach at the same school for the past three consecutive years

NOMINEES Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Tony Alber, Dakota Kevin Heller, Sterling Paul Collins, OPRF Jeff Billeter, Byron Luke Hooper, Mahomet-Seymour Jim Powell, Hononegah Matt Jacobs, Dakota Nick Miller, Washington Donny Reynolds, Marmion Mark Ragle, Pontiac Rich Sheley, Geneseo PAST RECIPIENTS 1983 – Class A – Jim Butterback, Minooka 1999 – Class AA – Rich Harvey, DeKalb 1983 – Class AA – Chuck Epson, Fenton 2000 – Class A – Bruce Payne, Prairie Central 1984 – Class A – Ken Cummins, Plano 2000 – Class AA – Kent Garrett, Glenbard North 1984 – Class AA – Al Berman, Palatine 2000 – Class AA – John Kane, Conant 1985 – Class A – Jim Risley, Mohamet-Seymour 2001 – Class A – Dan Barclay, Clinton 1985 – Class AA – Tom Flanigan, Conant 2001 – Class AA – Scott Richardson, Providence 1986 – Class A – Ken Cummins, Plano 2002 – Class A – Brian Lee, Porta 1986 – Class AA – Charles Flowers, Proviso East 2002 – Class A – Dennis McAnally, Sandwich 1987 – Class A – Darryl Dieterle, Sterling-Newman 2002 – Class AA – Dennis McCann, Maine South 1987 – Class AA – Dale Eggert, Libertyville 2003 – Class A – Scott Stitch, Leno-Winslow 1988 – Class A – Jim Risley, Mohamet-Seymour 2003 – Class AA – Dave Hejtmanek, West Aurora 1988 – Class AA – Carl Gebhardt, Leyden 2004 – Class A – John Dziewiatkowski, Montini 1989 – Class A – Kevin Carrino, Coal City 2004 – Class AA – Pat Manning, Niles Norte Dame 1989 – Class AA – Terry McCoy, DeKalb 2005 – Class A - Kris Cassie, Sandwich 1990 – Class A – Neal Schultz, Harvard 2005 – Class AA – Eric Siebert, Sandburg 1990 – Class AA – Dick Linnenberger 2006 – Class A – Troy Milks, Dakota 1991 – Class A – Dave Schmelzle, Yorkville 2006 – Class A – Neil Schultz, Harvard 1991 – Class AA – Tom Miller, Libertyville 2006 – Class AA – Bob Kuykendall, Carmel Mundelein 1992 – Class A – Ken Bonomo, Lisle 2007 – Class A – Marty Cotter, Prairie Central 1992 – Class AA – Randall Konstans, Aurora West 2007 – Class AA – Paige Schoolman, Minooka 1993 – Class A – Dick Linnenberger, Kaneland 2008 – Class A – Ed Van Duyne, Wilmington 1993 – Class AA – Ron Oglesby, Mt. Carmel 2008 – Class AA – Adam Kleywig, Hinsdale South 1994 – Class A – Kevin Carrino, Coal City 2009 – Class 1A – Mark Shell, Wilmington 1994 – Class AA – Randy Conrad, Conant 2009 – Class 2A – Aaron Fancher, Mahomet-Seymour 1994 – Class AA – Lance Gackowski, DeKalb 2009 – Class 3A – Jeff Charlebois, Minooka 1995 – Class A – Jason Byrd, Princeton 2010 – Class 1A – Kevin Standley, Petersburg (Porta) 1995 – Class AA – Greg Garland, Granite City 2010 – Class 2A – Mark Ruettiger, Lincoln-Way West 1996 – Class A – Kevin Cotter, Byron 2010 – Class 3A – Mark Butterbach, Minooka 1996 – Class A – Jerry Kelly, Monticello 2011 – Class 1A – Jeff Baughman, LeRoy 1996 – Class AA – Otto Zeman, LaGrange 2011 – Class 2A – Collin McKillip – Richmond Burton 1996 – Class AA – Paul Carther, Moline 2011 – Class 3A – Tony Siebert, Orland Park (Carl Sandburg) 1997 – Class A – Steve Combes, Mahomet-Seymour 2012 – Class 1A – Scott Stitch, Lena-Winslow 1997 – Class AA – Gary Hutchinson, Waubonsie Valley 2012 – Class 2A – Tim Duggan, Chicago (St. Patrick) 1998 – Class A – Jim Izzo, Montini 2012 – Class 3A – Mike Polz, Orland Park (Carl Sandburg) 1998 – Class AA – Randy Konstans, Aurora West 2013 – Class 1A – Mark Shell, Wilimington 1999 – Class A – Mike Troll, Olympia 2013 – Class 2A – Rory Heller, Mahomet-Seymour 1999 – Class AA – Dave Berendt, Maine West 2013 – Class 3A – Ryan Egan, Chicago (Marist)

HEAD COACHES OF THE YEAR

2014 Class 1A______SPONSOR – Gary Newton 2A______SPONSOR – Rob Ledin 3A______SPONSOR – Dan & Fran Fulscher Criteria for selecting the Head Coach of the Year are as follows: 4. Member of the IWCOA 5. Has been involved in Illinois Wrestling for a minimum of five years 6. Coach at the same school for the past three consecutive years

NOMINEES Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Mike Elsbury, Byron Bob Nesbit, Springfield Kevin Carlson, Glenbard East Jeff Garrett, Sherrard Jon Murray, Geneseo Brendan Heffernan, Marist Jeff Hill, Porta Bryan Medlin, Washington Todd Thompson, Moline Andy Moore, Monticello Dale Eggert, Libertyville Mike Powell, OPRF PAST RECIPIENTS 1969 – Joe Vavrus, Moline 1989 – Class A – Marty Williams, Mahomet-Seymour 1970 – Bob Therry, North Chicago 1989 – Class AA – Mike Polz, Providence 1971 – Tom Porter, Hersey 1990 – Class A – Rick Amy, Rockridge 1972 – Bert Hanlin, East Moline 1990 – Class AA – Bob Trombetta, Burbank (St. Laurence) 1973 – Steve Weiss, Fenton 1991 – Class A – Lon Gerrish, Sandwich 1974 – Class A – Charles Anderson, Savanna 1991 – Class AA – Bill Cartwright, Proviso East 1974 – Class AA – Bob Campbell, Rich Central 1992 – Class A – Tim Haak, Harvard 1975 – Class A – George Girardi, University High 1992 – Class AA – Mark King, LaGrange (Lyons Twp) 1975 – Class AA – Tom Koenig, Bloom (Co-Winner) 1993 – Class A – Bob Long, Yorkville 1975 – Class AA – Tom Henniff, Richards (Co-Winner) 1993 – Class AA – Jeff Newmark, Chicago (Lane Tech) 1976 – Class A – Dennis Hastert, Yorkville 1994 – Class A – Tom Unruh, Dakota 1976 – Class AA – Tom Koenig, Bloom 1994 – Class AA – Bill Weick, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) 1977 – Class A – Charles Anderson, Savanna 1995 – Class A – Bob Baker, Byron 1977 – Class AA – Charles Farina, East Leyden 1995 – Class AA – Mike Garland, Granite City 1978 – Class A – John Sciacci, Harvard 1996 – Class A – Lon Gerrish, Sandwich 1978 – Class AA – Charles Farina, East Leyden 1996 – Class AA – Todd Rosenthal, Moline 1979 – Class A – Charles Anderson, Savanna 1997 – Class A – Mike Papini, Oregon 1979 – Class AA – Tony Parks, Addison Trail 1997 – Class AA – Keith Healey, Providence 1980 – Class A – Charles Anderson, Savanna 1998 – Class A – Mike Bukovsky, Lombard (Montini) 1980 – Class AA – Bill Cartwright, Proviso East 1998 – Class AA – Mark Eagen, Main West 1981 – Class A – Tim Reuttiger, Providence 1999 – Class A – Bob Baker, Byron 1981 – Class AA – Mike Cookas, Joliet West 1999 – Class AA – Chuck Rossetti, Willowbrook 1982 – Class A – Pat O’Conner, Illini Bluffs 2000 – Class A – Rob Ledin, Clinton 1982 – Class AA – Ron Ray, Bloom Trail 2000 – Class AA – Jim Cartwright, Conant 1983 – Class A – Richard Holtfreter, Harvard 2000 – Class AA – Todd Rosenthal, Moline 1983 – Class AA – Jim Cartwright, Conant 2000 – Class AA – Rudy Salinas, Lane Tech 1984 – Class A – Marty Williams, Mahomet-Seymour 2001 – Class A – Mike Manahan, Stanford Olympia 1984 – Class AA – Dave Anderson, Stagg 2001 – Class AA – Mark Hahn, Glenbard 1985 – Class A – Rich Montgomery, Sterling-Newman 2002 – Class A – Mike Bukovsky, Lombard (Montini) 1985 – Class AA – Mac McLaughlin, Joliet Central 2002 – Class AA – Keith Healy, Providence 1986 – Class A – Marty Williams, Mahomet-Seymor 2003 – Class A – Joe Cliffe, Fairbury (Prairie Central) 1986 – Class AA – Bill Cartwright, Proviso East 2003 – Class AA – Dan Carroll, Chicago (St. Rita) 1987 – Class A – Rich Holtfreter, Harvard 2004 – Class A – Mike Kurth, Roxana 1987 – Class AA – Mark Gervais, Marist 2004 – Class AA – Al Zinke, Dundee-Crown 1988 – Class A – Marty Williams, Mahomet-Seymour 2005 – Class A - Pete Alber, Dakota 1988 – Class AA – Tim Ruettiger, Providence 2005 – Class AA – Mike Polz, Sandburg 2006 – Class A – Rob Murphy, Wilmington

2006 – Class A – John Ruettiger, Lisle 2006 – Class AA – Ryan Geist, Grant 2007 – Class A – Jeff Hill, Petersburg Porta 2007 – Class AA – Marty Kaiser, Rockton (Hononegah) 2008 – Class A – Ben Morris, Stillman Valley 2008 – Class AA – Mike Bukovsky, Lombard (Montini) 2009 – Class 1A – Doug DeWald, LeRoy 2009 – Class 2A – Shane Darnell, Yorkville 2009 – Class 3A – Mike Powell, Oak Park River Forest 2010 – Class 1A – Joe Cliffe, Fairbury (Prairie Central) 2010 – Class 2A – Chauncey Carrick, Sycamore 2010 – Class 3A – Bernie Ruettiger, Minooka 2011 – Class 1A – Rob Murphy, Wilmington 2011 – Class 2A – Justin Lehr, Crystal Lake (Central) 2011 – Class 3A – Mark Hahn, Carol Stream (Glenbard N.) 2012 – Class 1A – Kevin Milder, Lena-Winslow 2012 – Class 2A – Brian Glynn, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West) 2012 – Class 2A – Ron Wilson, Chicago (Bowen) 2012 – Class 3A – Eric Siebert, Orland Park (Sandburg) 2013 – Class 1A – Pete Alber, Dakota 2013 – Class 2A – Steve Rockford, Springfield Southeast 2013 – Class 3A – Jason DePolo, Lincoln-Way Central

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION

On behalf of the NHSACA I am proud to announce Illinois’ representative as a Finalist for Wrestling Coach of the Year. Winner will be introduced at the NHSACA Annual Awards Banquet, June 18, 2014 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming—Joe Cliffe, NHSACA 3rd Vice-President

Tim Haak, Harvard

Past Recipents

2011-Keith Healey, New Lenox (Providence), COTY Finalist

2010-Rob Murphy, Wilmington, COTY Finalist

2009-Mike Bukovsky, Lombard (Montini), COTY Winner

2006-Joe Cliffe, Fairbury (Prairie Central), COTY Finalist

2002-Mike Manahan, Stanford (Olympia), COTY Winner NHSACA Hall of Fame Members

William “Red” Schmitt, Granite City

Mike Manahan, Stanford (Olympia)

2014 Illinois Native College All-Americans

Wt. Place Name College/University Hometown/High School

NCAA DIVSION I 133 Champion Tony Ramos Iowa Carol Stream (Glenbard North) 133 7th Joe Roth Central Michigan Dixon 184 4th Jack Dechow Old Dominion Richmond (R-Burton) 285 8th Austin Marsden Oklahoma State Crystal Lake (Central)

NCAA DIVISION II 133 5th Brendan Murphy McKendree Chicago Heights (Marian) 149 2nd Edwin Cooper Upper Iowa New Lenox (Providence) 149 7th Kyle Williams McKendree Mascoutah 165 4th Nick Haferkamp McKendree Lincoln 165 5th Dimitri Willis Maryville University Lombard (Montini)

NCAA DIVISION III 133 5th Jimmy Nehls Univ. of Wisc-Whitewater Downers Grove (North) 141 2nd Matt Adcock Univ. of Wisc-Whitewater Roselle (Lake Park) 141 7th Matt Holmes Loras Lakes 149 Champion Ryan Prater Elmhurst Plainfield (Central) 149 8th Nicholas Drendel Dubuque Aurora (West) 157 7th Mark Savenok Wheaton Wheaton (Warrenville South) 165 5th Cedric Gibson Univ. of Wisc-Whitewater Plainfield (North) 174 3rd Ethan Ball Coe College Aledo (Mercer County) 197 2nd Shane Siefert Univ. of Wisc-Whitewater Mundelein (Carmel) 285 Champion James Buss Loras Chicago (DeLaSalle)

NAIA 197 8th Jahwon Akui Lindsey Wilson (KY) Chicago (St. Rita)

NJCAA 125 7th Jacob Bellis Harper Bloomington 149 8th Blake Santi Harper Roselle (Lake Park) 157 8th Greg Jacquez Harper Aurora (West) 165 6th David Frazier Lincoln Cahokia 197 6th Sephon Rudicil Lincoln Bloomington 285 Champion DeQuence Goodman Lincoln Chicago (Bowen)

The IWCOA wishes to thank the following level sponsors for their generous donations

Platinum Level $500 and above

Mark & Carol Mestemacher Jeanette George (Trophies by George) Rich Montgomery Marty Kaiser Don Devine Midwest Nationals Ron Magruder Werner Holzer

Gold Level Up to $500

Al Wheeler Dr. John J. Swalec John Marchello Ron Coit James Gardner Jon Peterson Howard Becker Joe Cliffe James Carnahan Terry McCoy Walter Sherman Augie Genovesi Ed Ewoldt Dale Eggert Jerry L. Blew A Friend of Wrestling Dan & Fran Fulscher Don Schultz Don, Ryan, Christopher Mekeel Tom Seeman Lon Gerrish Harold "Sam" Samorian Don Miller Craig Fallico Neil Schultz Norm Lovelace Bill Honeycutt Johnny B. Johnson Rich Kerby Kevin Cotter

Silver Level Up to $100

Richard Lovellette Larry Gassen Jim Craig Chuck & Sally Rossetti Fred Loffredo Jack Stoudt Rob & Tina Murphy Mr. Larry Bernard Lloyd Corwin Randy Swinford Sandy Stevens Rob Ledin Nate & Tracy Kessen Norm Parker Ron Oglesby Mike Portincaso Tim Haak Fred Arkin King & Karen Mueller Jack Leese Rick Mann Niall Collins Harry Lester Gary Newlon Al Kaltofen Wayne Miller

Bronze Level Up to $50

Louis Pronga James Bowers Butch Diewald Warren "Babe" Stahlhut Ron Semetis David Brost Jim & Deb Patton Jim Harsh

The IWCOA wishes to thank the following corporate sponsors for their generous donations and encourage

everyone to frequent their businesses.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Ron M. Magruder (Banquet Program Sponsor)

Breedlove’s Sporting Goods

Preferred Educational Software

Crown Gym Mats, Inc.

Trophies by George

The IWCOA would also like to thank the following individuals for their sponsorship.

All-State Wrestler’s Dinners

Don Miller Harold Samorian Lloyd Corwin Ron Coit James Bower Rick Mann Dale Eggert Elaine & Jack Stoudt Tony Licocci Dr. John S. Swalec Bill Honeycutt Jim Craig Al Kaltofen Charles & Sally Rossetti Craig Fallico Tom Heniff Wayne Miller Harry Lester Nate & Tracy Kessen

All–State Certificate Sponsors

Walter Sherman James & Marilyn Gardner Jerry Blew Ron Coit Dale Eggert Harry Lester John Swalec Jack Leese Don Schultz Tom Seeman Marty & Marianne Kaiser Lon Gerrish Wayne Miller Al Wheeler Rob Ledin

Academic All-State Certificate Sponsors

Louis Pronga Jim Harsh Jim & Deb Patton James Bowers Warren "Babe" Stahlhut Ron Semetis Butch Diewald David Brost Fred Arkin

The Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association gratefully appreciates the following 2013 Banquet Donors. These donations were received after program printing.

Tony Licocci James Bowers Elaine & Jack Stoudt

Charles & Sally Rossetti Fred Loffredo Randy Swinford

Rex Whitlatch Sandy Stevens George Dyche

James Craig Richard Lovellette Virginia Wachenheim

Lloyd Corwin Marty Kaiser James Carnahan

Howard Becker Walter Sherman Al Wheeler

John Wiser John Swalec James Gardner

Jack Marchello Tom Heniff James Patton

Ron Coit Jerry Blew Dale Eggert

Don Miller Harold Samorian Jon Peterson

Don Mekeel Craig Fallico Mark & Carol Mestemacher

Don Devine Rob Murphy Ron Magruder

Ed Ewoldt Terry McCoy Sam Wasserstrom

Tom Seeman Joe Cliffe Bill Honeycutt

Don Behm Doug Jamieson Tom Porter

Jon Schaus (IL Officials Assoc.) Sam Samorian Neil Schultz

Sandy Stevens Lloyd Corwin

Jim Patton Robert Therry

MEN OF COURAGE

Kevin McCann and Brett Harman were outstanding athletes and great young men. Brett wrestled at Maine South High School for Hall of Fame Coaches Craig Fallico and Dennis McCann while Kevin wrestled at Notre Dame High School for Hall of Fame Coach Augie Genovesi and played football for Coach Mike Hennessey. Both were teammates and best friends from their youth wrestling day, and both went on to excellent college wrestling careers – Kevin at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Brett at the United States Naval Academy. Kevin and Brett were champion wrestlers, team captains, and true leaders by accomplishments, attitude, and example.

In September 2004, Kevin and friends from Chicago visited Brett in North Carolina. Brett was now a Marine Lieutenant ready to leave for Iraq. They went to a college football game and stopped a drug crazed; drunken driver was recklessly driving through the parking lot, endangering the life of everyone. The driver came back later, and with his brother, lured Brett and Kevin into a trap. They shot Brett in cold blood, and when Kevin courageously went to defend him, they murdered Kevin. Brett and Kevin died valiantly defending others and each other.

Brett and Kevin have left a legacy of honor, love, and courage to the many, many people whose lives they touched. Their heart, sensitivity, toughness, warmth, and love are remembered daily. They will never be forgotten.

1997- 2013 Ken Gerdes III Memorial Leadership Award Recipients

Juan Martinez, Proviso West; Mike Murphy, Providence; Tom LeCuyer, Plano; Lance Weber, Maine West; Brad Lynde, Hononegah; Tom Riggins, Roxanna; Joe Paun, Thornwood; Zach Emond, Lake Zurich; Dominic Valvano, Waubonsie Valley; Chris Panio, Homewood Flossmoor; William Stanton, Notre Dame; Jeff Jesuit, St. Laurence, Chris Stuart, Oak Forest; Bill Murphy, Homewood Flossmoor; Sam Smith, Quincy; Marc Justice, Collinsville; Tony Marti, Ridgewood; Chester Hanson, TF South; Brian Gillham, St Pat’s; Dean Martinez, Maine East; Jack Barnhisel, Glenbrook South; David Hilliard, Proviso East; Dan Kovats, Brother Rice; George Horvath, Niles West; George Kirgan, Granite City; Nathan Graumenz, Vandalia, Casey Alleman, HF; David Davilla, Lane Tech; Mark Dietzen, York; Terrence Normoyle, Burlington Central; Steven Peach, Granite City; Chris Ruffino, Fenwick; Murphy Mahalik, Joliet Catholic John Ugaste, Lake Zurich; Nick Paolilli, H-F; Mike Klimek, Providence Catholic; Lonnie Mollo, Marian Catholic; Chris Jordan, Fairfield Community; Jason Besse, T.F. South; Murphy Mahalik, Joliet Catholic; Andrew Lukanich, Lyons Twp.; John Herzog, Downers Grove South; Sean Washington, Proviso East; Jordan Broquard, Prairie Central; Eric Kruger, Carl Sandburg; Rashad Riley, Conant; Nick Fallico, Maine South; Anthony Robertson, Argo; John Bultman, Petersburg; Andrew Baker, Wauconda HS; Brandon Cleary, Mahomet-Seymour; Scott Dziedzic, Niles-Notre Dame; Dan Haeflinger, Harvard; Scott Wallace, Hinsdale South; Ben Youel, Crystal Lake Central; Christopher Darimont, Charleston; Michael Glielmi, Lincoln-Way Central; Clinton Polz, Sandburg; Michael Smith, Plainfield Central; Austin Wagoner, Granite City; John Doyle, Sandburg; Ryan Jahn, Bolingbrook; Andrew Mendoza, Eisenhower; Weldon Rogers, Oak Park & River Forest; William Seitz III, Downers Grove North; Nicholas Nowotarski, Niles- Notre Dame; Brandan Weber, Geneseo; Colby Kenney, Oregon; Daniel Kowalski, Lake Park ; Bernard Futrell, Mt. Carmel; Michael Savage, Mundelein HS; Seth Welch, Prairie Central HS; Justin Farmer Lincolnway Central HS; Ryan Robinson Collinsville HS; Kevin Bialka, Lockport Township HS; Charles Johnson, OPRF; Cole McCormick, Mahomet-Seymour; Matt Bystol, Libertyville; Nick Haferkamp, Lincoln; Marcus Watson, St. Joseph; Dustin Elsbury, Byron HS, Andrew Hoselton, Prairie Central HS, Robert Kleinhans, York HS, James Nehls, Downers Grove HS, Jack Windmoeller, Lyons Township HS; Alex Brooks, Granite City HS; Nicholas Elsbury, Byron HS; Kyle Langenderfer, Lincolnway East HS; Chet McClure, GCMS High School