The Contenders We Never Hear About

[Take Down]

While all the chat ends up being about the usual suspects - Munster, Dardenes Brothers, Klimara, Cooper, Akuwi, Procter etc...

There are a number of contenders that are sitting in weeds waiting their time. Here's my list of the top 15 competitors to unseat the favorites:

• • Patrick Scully, Schaumburg - 119, verteran of many wars to challenge Klimara
  • Adrian Gonzalez, Barrington - In the mix at 112
  • Jack Schramm, Darien - 40 wins last year gives him a shot at 112
  • Danny Sabetelo, Stevenson - Switches schools but should be a force at 119
  • Brian Gonzalez, GBN - One match from placing last year...gave everyone a battle. Look for him at 112
  • Sean Raddatz, Marist - A lot of success in the off season to complement his 5th place finish at 112. Probable at 119
  • Blaise Butler, RK Boylan - Freestyle freak who wrestled 125 last year...look for him at 135 this year.
  • Joey Gosinski, GBN - One match from placing for the second year in a row. Could be at 119 again or 125
  • Mike Avelar, Bro Rice - Supper stud as a soph last year. Will surprise at 140
  • Spartek Chino, WWS - Off season machine. My pick to click this year...not sure what weight...probably 140?
  • Steve Congenie, Willowbrook - Freshman...4th in State at 140. Likely 145 / 152 Unreal...
  • Malik Taylor, Bro Rice - Two time state qualifier who wrestlers everyone TOUGH
  • Charle Argue - Mt. Carmel, Hanging with the best for three years, now its SR Year!
  • Matt Dwyer, Roc Hon - Been in the mix...now its his time
  • Josh Marchok, Schaumburg - Qualified as a Frosh...great off season

[titan442]

Great post, Take down. It reminds us that there is a lot of talent in IL (and a lot of stories to be written, too).

[Nasty Nate]

Blaise Butler will have a big year this season.

[Rebel]

Originally Posted by titan442

Great post, Take down. It reminds us that there is a lot of talent in IL (and a lot of stories to be written, too).

I agree. I'm not saying Illinois has the very best wrestlers but each weight seems to be DEEP in competition. Very interesting and very entertaining,

[wrestlersdad]

Originally Posted by Rebel

I agree. I'm not saying Illinois has the very best wrestlers but each weight seems to be DEEP in competition. Very interesting and very entertaining,

and a ton of talent at AA and A as well.

[ima_tech_u]

Originally Posted by Take Down

While all the chat ends up being about the usual suspects - Munster, Dardenes Brothers, Klimara, Cooper, Akuwi, Procter etc...

There are a number of contenders that are sitting in weeds waiting their time. Here's my list of the top 15 competitors to unseat the favorites:

• • Patrick Scully, Schaumburg - 119, verteran of many wars to challenge Klimara
  • Adrian Gonzalez, Barrington - In the mix at 112
  • Jack Schramm, Darien - 40 wins last year gives him a shot at 112
  • Danny Sabetelo, Stevenson - Switches schools but should be a force at 119
  • Brian Gonzalez, GBN - One match from placing last year...gave everyone a battle. Look for him at 112
  • Sean Raddatz, Marist - A lot of success in the off season to complement his 5th place finish at 112. Probable at 119
  • Blaise Butler, RK Boylan - Freestyle freak who wrestled 125 last year...look for him at 135 this year.
  • Joey Gosinski, GBN - One match from placing for the second year in a row. Could be at 119 again or 125
  • Mike Avelar, Bro Rice - Supper stud as a soph last year. Will surprise at 140
  • Spartek Chino, WWS - Off season machine. My pick to click this year...not sure what weight...probably 140?
  • Steve Congenie, Willowbrook - Freshman...4th in State at 140. Likely 145 / 152 Unreal...
  • Malik Taylor, Bro Rice - Two time state qualifier who wrestlers everyone TOUGH
  • Charle Argue - Mt. Carmel, Hanging with the best for three years, now its SR Year!
  • Matt Dwyer, Roc Hon - Been in the mix...now its his time
  • Josh Marchok, Schaumburg - Qualified as a Frosh...great off season

You better watch out for Sabetelo his school last year no one made it out of reginols besides him. With a new school and a hard working off season he will have a great year I believe he could win state. Also watch out for Koepke of Hersey at 160 he also had an amazing off season.