Team Preview: Downers Grove North

by Illinois Matmen December 30, 2020, 11:31 am 12.9k Views 176 Votes

Head Coach’s Name: Chris McGrath

Team Name: Downers Grove North

2019-2020 dual record (overall, conference):

16-8

Notable 2019-2020 tournament results:

4th at Downers South Team Invite

Top Returning Wrestlers

Enter Returning State Qualifiers + other key returners who didn’t qualify

Wrestler’s Name (First & Last)	Grade	Predicted Weight	Previous state results
Drew Bielawski	Senior	220/hwt	State Qualifier
Ben Bielawski	Soph	182/195	State Qualifer
Kai Tacadena	Senior	106	Sectional Qualifier
Henry Locker	Senior	113
Harrison Konder	Freshman	132/138
Jordan Lewis	Junior	195/220	Honorable Mention/ INJ

Key Seniors Lost to Graduation

Enter Key Seniors Lost to Graduation

Wrestler’s Name (First & Last)	Weight	Previous Accomplishments
Brad Rosen	125	2x State Qualifer

2020-2021 Outlook

Keys to success in the 2020-21 season:

In addition to the six above, we have five other wrestlers returning with varsity experience. Sam Baker, Sr, 132/ 138; Josh Castro, Jr, 126; John Filopolous, Sr, 152; Adil Lokhandwala, Sr, 145; and Brendan Truett, Sr, HWT

Concerns about the lineup or challenges for the team this season:

Our season will depend on the JV wrestlers that step up at 120, 160, and 170.

Please list any impact freshman or transfers

Harrison Konder is a multiple time IKWF state qualifier and place winner. He will compete at 132 or 138.

Coach’s quote on overall thoughts about the team:

We have the ability to be competitive this season.