Justin Hames
February 24, 2025

History Made In Champaign!

History Made!

A huge congratulations to our boys who competed at the 2025 IHSA State Championships! This year, we achieved our most successful season yet—10 wrestlers earned All-State honors, and 6 more fought their hearts out, coming just one win shy of the podium.

This incredible achievement is a testament to the relentless dedication of our wrestlers and coaches who put in the work all year long. The landscape of wrestling in the City is evolving, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation.

The future is bright!

Roy Phelps, Hope Academy - 1A 285 lb State Finalist

Danny Goodwin, St. Patricks - 2A 113 lb State Finalist

Nate Sanchez, Saint Ignatius - 2A 157 lb 3rd place All-State

Hunter Wahtola, DePaul College Prep - 2A 285 lb 3rd place All-State

Josiah Willis, Hope Academy - 1A 132 lbs 4th place

All-StateEdgar Mosquera, Riverside-Brookfield - 2A 120 lbs 4th place All-State

Joe Knackstedt, OPRF - 3A 138 lbs 4th place All-State

Jamiel Castleberry, OPRF- 3A 120 lbs 5th place All-State

Arkail Griffin, Hope Academy - 1A 165 lbs 5th place All-State

Ty Smart, Rockford East - 2A 157 lbs 5th place All-State