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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Illinois’ Infamous JR Greco Streak Ends, but Team Illinois is Optimistic
FARGO, ND • The old adage goes: “All good things must come to an end.” And even though that may be true, it is always a bit of a sour moment for the king when he falls, and it is always a sweet taste of joy for the one who knocked him off his hill. It […] More
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16U Freestyles to National Runner-Up Finish with a Champ and 14 All-Americans
FARGO, ND • A great deal of excitement surrounds Team Illinois’ 16U team as they came to Fargo with something to prove. They proved it in Greco-Roman with a national championship, and they were in the running for a title in Freestyle, coming extremely close to coming back to the Land of Lincoln with two team […] More
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Juniors Place Seventh with 2 Champs and 5 All-Americans
FARGO, ND • The Team Illinois Junior Freestyle team did not exactly accomplish everything that they wanted to as a team by the time they exited the Fargodome; however, as individuals, there were several wrestlers who wrestled above themselves, learned a great deal about themselves and their wrestling, and five others who braved all the Fargo […] More
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Team Illinois Spotlights its Men through First Media Day
CHAMPAIGN • With the world’s largest tournament already in motion, Illinois MatMen, in partnership with Team Illinois, came together with a Media Day event that highlighted the state’s finest and put each individual wrestler in the spotlight. With a night devoted to individual photographs, interviews, and just a great deal of excitement, a strong contingent of […] More
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Diduch Leads the Way as Junior Ladies are Crowned Queens of Fargo; Turner Wins Title in 16U
FARGO, ND • Team Illinois’ Junior girls came into the world’s largest tournament with a bit of chip on their shoulders. In one respect, they entered the Fargodome with a great deal of talent that brought a great deal of firepower—so confidence was high and, in that alone, they knew that winning a national team title […] More
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Team Illinois Spotlights its Ladies through First Media Day
AURORA • Team Illinois has a propensity for walking into the Fargodome with something new up its sleeve every year, and this year is no different. Team Illinois, its coaches, and Illinois MatWomen all came together to provide its Fargo-bound ladies with a Media Day that featured photographs and interviews and a special night focused on […] More
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Beat the Streets Focuses on Enrichment that is Masked in Wrestling
BEDFORD PARK • The Second Annual Beat the Streets Camp and National Duals has concluded, and for those who are looking for the results, the only result that Beat the Streets truly cares about will not be seen until time passes and the success of these young men and women has been achieved. Because, even though […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
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Illinois’ Infamous JR Greco Streak Ends, but Team Illinois is Optimistic
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16U Freestyles to National Runner-Up Finish with a Champ and 14 All-Americans
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Juniors Place Seventh with 2 Champs and 5 All-Americans
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Team Illinois Spotlights its Men through First Media Day
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
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Illinois’ Infamous JR Greco Streak Ends, but Team Illinois is Optimistic
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16U Freestyles to National Runner-Up Finish with a Champ and 14 All-Americans
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Juniors Place Seventh with 2 Champs and 5 All-Americans
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Team Illinois Spotlights its Men through First Media Day
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
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Illinois’ Infamous JR Greco Streak Ends, but Team Illinois is Optimistic
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16U Freestyles to National Runner-Up Finish with a Champ and 14 All-Americans
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Juniors Place Seventh with 2 Champs and 5 All-Americans
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Illinois’ Infamous JR Greco Streak Ends, but Team Illinois is Optimistic
FARGO, ND • The old adage goes: “All good things must come to an end.” And even though that may be true, it is always a bit of a sour moment for the king when he falls, and it is always a sweet taste of joy for the one who knocked him off his hill. It […] More
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16U Freestyles to National Runner-Up Finish with a Champ and 14 All-Americans
FARGO, ND • A great deal of excitement surrounds Team Illinois’ 16U team as they came to Fargo with something to prove. They proved it in Greco-Roman with a national championship, and they were in the running for a title in Freestyle, coming extremely close to coming back to the Land of Lincoln with two team […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Illinois’ Infamous JR Greco Streak Ends, but Team Illinois is Optimistic
FARGO, ND • The old adage goes: “All good things must come to an end.” And even though that may be true, it is always a bit of a sour moment for the king when he falls, and it is always a sweet taste of joy for the one who knocked him off his hill. It […] More
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16U Freestyles to National Runner-Up Finish with a Champ and 14 All-Americans
FARGO, ND • A great deal of excitement surrounds Team Illinois’ 16U team as they came to Fargo with something to prove. They proved it in Greco-Roman with a national championship, and they were in the running for a title in Freestyle, coming extremely close to coming back to the Land of Lincoln with two team […] More
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Juniors Place Seventh with 2 Champs and 5 All-Americans
FARGO, ND • The Team Illinois Junior Freestyle team did not exactly accomplish everything that they wanted to as a team by the time they exited the Fargodome; however, as individuals, there were several wrestlers who wrestled above themselves, learned a great deal about themselves and their wrestling, and five others who braved all the Fargo […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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Illinois Hopes to Inspire by Placing the “Illini for the Kids” Event Center Stage
CHAMPAIGN • When Illinois head wrestling coach Mike Poeta remembers moments in his youth, he cannot recall any of them without the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) being present. So, when Cassie Arner, the university’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Fan Engagements, approached Poeta about an event that would help benefit the IKWF while bringing […] More
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Test of the Best Set to Open Illinois’ Wrestling Season
BEDFORD PARK • Wrestling season is just about here, and Illinois MatMen is proud to lead into the 2023-2024 season with its annual Test of the Best event. This year’s competition will take place on Saturday night inside the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park at 6:30 p.m., and it will be packed with talent. In […] More
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Turner Takes Gold in Turkey, but is Looking to Achieve Even More
ISTANBUL, TURKEY • For the past six months, Morgan Turner has been focused on winning a World championship. Along the way, she became the first girl in Illinois history to medal at the IHSA Boys’ State Championships (2A), claimed a U16 Fargo crown, and now, after a great deal of work and sacrifice, had her hand […] More
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Futrell to Northwestern as Storniolo Continues to Build NU’s Program
EVANSTON • In a press release out of Northwestern University on Wednesday morning, Illinois native and two-time All-American B.J. Futrell has been hired by NU head coach Matt Storniolo as the newest addition to his coaching staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome BJ to our Wildcat family,” Storniolo commented in the release. “He was a fierce competitor […] More
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16U Conquers the Greco Field with 3 Titles and 13 All-Americans Crowned
FARGO, ND • As Team Illinois saw its Junior division losing pace in the national team race, it watched on as it 16U-ers simply came out and conquered the field by pushing seven wrestlers into the finals—one head-to-head matchup—and crowing thirteen total All-Americans. When it was all said and done, Illinois crowned three induvial national champions […] More
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Illinois’ Infamous JR Greco Streak Ends, but Team Illinois is Optimistic
FARGO, ND • The old adage goes: “All good things must come to an end.” And even though that may be true, it is always a bit of a sour moment for the king when he falls, and it is always a sweet taste of joy for the one who knocked him off his hill. It […] More
