The team with the most wins in the Nation and in the State of Illinois, Granite City will travel 314 miles north tonight to take on the team that sits right behind them in the State in most wins, Harvard. These two teams have deep tradition running through them and will lay it all on the mat tonight at 5pm.
Granite City comes in with a 22-1 record and ranked 19th in 3A with Harvard coming in with a 23-1 record and ranked 3rd in Class 1A. Both teams are having a stellar season with individual stand-outs that will make this an epic battle.
Montini Catholic Head Coach Israel Martinez talks with Illinois Matmen after last night's 37-24 dual meet win over Class 3A #1 ranked Oak Park River Forest.
Class 2A #1 Montini Vs Class 3A #1 OPRF Live Broadcast
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 ~ Illinois Matmen News
Illinois Matmen is pleased to announce that we will be streaming live video on Wednesday night beginning around 6:30pm as the Class 2A #1 ranked Montini Catholic Broncos face off against the Class 3A #1 ranked Oak Park River Forest Huskies.
Spread the word! You don't want to miss this clash of top ranked state powers.
This live broadcast is being made possible by Israel Martinez and Izzy Style Wrestling. Be sure to visit them online at www.izzystylewrestling.com and check out their spring training opportunities!
Richards and Marchok Selected for Dapper Dan All-Star Classic
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 ~ Illinois Matmen News
Carbondale's Zane Richards (132) and Schaumburg's Josh Marchok (220) have been chosen to join the USA Dream Team as they take on the Pennsylvania All-Stars at the 38th Annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic on Sunday, March 25 at the University of Pittsburgh’s Fitzgerald Field House.
3x Indiana state champion Jason Tsirtsis (145), committed to Northwestern University, and 3x Oregon state champion Zachary Brunson (160), committed to the University of Illinois, will also represent Team USA.
Here are some select full-length finals matches from the Chicago Catholic League Championships held this past Saturday at Fenwick High School.
The feature match of the day featured 126 pound #1 ranked Eddie Klimara of Providence bumping up to face 132 pound #2 ranked Mike Mazuar of Mt. Carmel and going for his 4th straight CCL title.
Pat Walker defeats first ranked opponent of career
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - No. 6 Illinois won seven of 10 bouts, including a pin by No. 5 B.J. Futrell at 133 pounds in the second bout of the match, as the Illini topped Michigan State 26-13 at Huff Hall. The Spartans got within four points twice, but No. 10 Conrad Polz came up with a clutch 9-7 win at 165 and Tony Dallago posted a 9-3 decision at 184 to give the Illini the final momentum to get back on track with a victory. Illinois improves to 11-2 overall and 3-2 in the Big Ten.
"We will take the win today and move forward," associate head coach Mark Perry said. "We had a few great wins for a couple of the guys including Tony Dallago, Mario Gonzalez and Pat Walker. Walker's win was huge for him, probably one, if not the biggest of his career. However, I think our guys need to get tough. I've seen a few with fatigue problems and we need to get a lot sharper and a lot more aggressive. We will get refocused after this match and look forward to Northwestern next weekend."
By MIKE VEST
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Carbondale's Zane Richards (132) and Schaumburg's Josh Marchok (220) have been chosen to join the 
Pat Walker defeats first ranked opponent of career
