The Redhawks are looking forward to another successful wrestling season this year. The varsity will have 22 duals and four tournaments (Hoffman Estates, Whitlatch, Mahomet-Seymour, and DVC Conference. The 'hawks are coached by Rob Porter, Noah Fitzenreider, Jake Sandborn, and Chris Nutt.
• 106: Derek Wilke hopes to continue his efforts hear at 113.
• 113: Senior Yuki Mizoguchi has the upper hand at this weight class. He might see a challenge form Greg Perez. Derek Wilke might move up to 113
• 120: Senior Mitch Lee will find his way to varsity action after wrestling at 113 pounds last year.
• 126: Senior Aidan Kehrli looks to make a splash at 126 this year.
• 132: Sophomore Matt Chobak has a great chance to compete at the varsity level.
• 138: Sophomore Ben Williamson finished 31-15 as a freshman last year.
• 145: John Needham and Andrew Cassioppi will compete for the varsity position at 145 and 152 this year.
• 152: Hunter Stephens wrestled varsity at 145 all year last year and could end up at 152 or 160. John Needham might move up a weight class. Sophomore Rick Marciniak will look to push for a spot as well.
• 160: Eric Reents completed all summer and looks to fight for a varsity spot this year.
• 170: Justin Tardy will compete at 170 or 182 this year and hopes to continue his winning ways. Adam Jankowski might make a splash here as well.
• 182: Louie Giovannetti competed at the F/S state tournament last year and will battle for a varsity position here.
• 195: Ryan Berg will return after just missing a place at state last year. He won 36 matches last year. Junior Matt Alber will wrestle here as well.
• 220: Luke Roth competed at 220 this summer successfully. Look for this two-time state qualifier to return.
• 285: Joe Saleh wrestled at 285 this summer. Nate Teske might see action at heavyweight as well.