Illinois Looks to Continue Duals Dominance
Illinois Looks to Continue Duals Dominance
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.