BLOOMINGTON • After the opening round of the duals have been wrestled out, each team that weighs in tomorrow is only guaranteed one thing: a trophy. Now, the place on that trophy is still yet to be earned, but here are the final pairings for the Dual Team State semifinals, and a few of the head coaches speaking about their team’s performance Friday evening.
However, before getting into the semifinalists, here is 1A’s Dan Willis, Chicago Hope ‘s head coach, speaking about his team, the program, and how proud and grateful he is.
3A Quarterfinal Results
34 • Rockton Hononegah
32 • Chicago Mt. Carmel
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38 • Joliet Catholic Academy
29 • Oak Park-River Forest
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63 • Marmion Academy
10 • Schaumburg
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40 • Hersey
27 • Edwardsville
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3A The Semifinalists
In what may be considered the dual of the year thus far, Hononegah came through and defeated number two ranked Chicago Mt. Carmel Friday evening, 34-32, in what can only be looked at as a complete team effort. From earning bonus points and not giving up bonus points, to defeat a team like Mt. Carmel, Hononegah had to be at their best—and they were. Their wrestlers battled and earned and put them in position to win. Then they won. They will now face another strong program in Joliet Catholic Academy in what should also be and amazing dual.
On the bottom of the bracket will be a matchup between Mamrion Academy and Hersey Hersey, with their win Friday night, will now bring home their school’s first trophy. A big win for the program, and an opportunity to wrestle free on Saturday.
Rockton Hononegah
Joliet Catholic Academy
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Mamrion Academy
Hersey
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Here is Hononegah head coach Tyler DeMoss on his team’s big win over Chicago Mt. Carmel, and how it was prepared for.
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Head coach Joe “Rup” Rupslauk addresses the program’s first team trophy, how they got to this point, and how exciting this moment is as they move forward.
