Congrats to this year's Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) award winners, especially our very own Mike Vest (Flashy) for winning Newsman of the Year!

Man of the Year
Rich Montgomery, Rock Falls

IWCOA Board Member of the Year
Dan Cliffe, DeKalb

Classic Dual Outstanding Wrestler
Reagan Team: Billy Chancey, Reed Custer
Lincoln Team: Nate Jackson, Marian Catholic

Official of the Year
Bill Honeycutt, Woodridge

Administrator of the Year
Class 1A: Lon Gerrish, Sandwich
Class 2A: Seth Schoonover, Yorkville
Class 3A: Bruce Scheidegger, Orland Park (Sandburg)

Scholastic Wrestler of the Year
Class 1A: Justin Meyers, LeRoy
Class 2A: Matt Garelli, Oak Park (Fenwick)
Class 3A: Josh Marchok, Schaumburg

Newsman of the Year
Mike Vest, IllinoisMatmen.com

Most Outstanding Wrestler
Class 1A: Alphonso Vruno, Sandwich
Class 2A: Zane Richards, Carbondale
Class 3A: Max Schneider, Chicago (Lane Tech)

Assistant Coach of the Year
Class 1A: Scott Stitch, Lena-Winslow
Class 2A: Tim Duggan, Chicago (St. Patrick)
Class 3A: Mike Polz, Orland Park (Sandburg)

Head Coach of the Year
Class 1A: Kevin Milder, Lena-Winslow
Class 2A (tie): Brian Glynn, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West)
Class 2A (tie): Ron Wilson, Chicago (Bowen)
Class 3A: Eric Siebert, Orland Park (Sandburg)