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Illinois Looks to Continue Duals Dominance

Illinois Looks to Continue Duals Dominance

Jun 10, 2014 by Willie Saylor
Illinois Looks to Continue Duals Dominance
When it comes to the international styles, The Land of Lincoln has the system down.

Illinois has dominated the Freestyle-Greco scene for years, winning 33 of the 50 youth/high school national titles since 2009. Move the parameters from 2011 through 2013, and the rate gets even higher: 23 of 30. Last year, Illinois won 9 out of 10 titles. Their only blemish was a Runner-Up finish in Schoolboy Greco.


Illinois at National Duals and Fargo - 2009-2013

Event

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Fargo JR FS

July

1st

1st

1st

1st

3rd

Fargo JR GR

July

1st

1st

1st

1st

1st

Fargo CD FS

July

1st

2nd

1st

1st

1st

Fargo CD GR

July

1st

2nd

3rd

2nd

3rd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JR FS Duals

June

1st

1st

1st

1st

7th

JR GR Duals

June

1st

1st

1st

2nd

1st

CD FS Duals

June

1st

2nd

1st

2nd

1st

CD GR Duals

June

1st

1st

1st

3rd

1st

SB FS Duals

2nd

1st

1st

3rd

12th

1st

SB GR Duals

2nd

2nd

1st

3rd

8th

2nd



And with their strong line-up in 2014, they should probably be considered the favorites again. Looking at rosters, it appears there's a strong likelihood we'll see a IL-PA showdown again.

Illinois has a deep lineup that's anchored by lightweights Anthony Madrigal, Jay Renteria, Austin O'Connor, and Dylan Duncan.  Pennsylvania counters with Eric Hong and Cameron Coy in the middle of a line-up that features outstanding balance.

Other state teams with strong rosters include New Jersey, Ohio, Kansas, California, and Missouri.

Greco kicks off the action at 9AM (ET) on Wednesday while the Freestyle Gold Medal dual closes things out on Saturday at 4PM.

You can watch it all LIVE on FLO PRO.