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Five state champions highlight the first team, including three from reinvigorated powerhouse Providence.

First Team

Tommy Banas, Providence, junior, 138 pounds: Won his first state championship, beating Crystal Lake South’s Nathan Randle 7-4. Led Celtics to state runner-up team finish in Class 2A. Finished 47-7.

Jalen Byrd, Lincoln-Way Central, senior, 175: Earned his first state medal with fourth-place finish. Went 51-5.

Christian Corcoran, Providence, sophomore, 113: Went 36-12 and won his second state medal, finishing as runner-up in Class 2A.

Oliver Davis, Brother Rice, senior, 144: Won second state medal and his first in Class 3A, taking third place. Finished 38-8.

Brother Rice's Oliver Davis wrestles Hinsdale Central's Jonathan Martinez during a 144-pound consolation semifinal bout at the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 in Darien, IL. (Steve Johnston/for the Daily Southtown)
Brother Rice's Oliver Davis, right, defends against Hinsdale Central's Jonathan Martinez in the 144-pound consolation semifinal at the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Luke Foster, Joliet Catholic, junior, 126: Missed last postseason with an injury. Returned to finish third this winter and help Hilltoppers reach dual team state. Ended up 43-7.

Jason Hampton, Joliet Catholic, senior, 132: Finished as state runner-up for the second time and won his fourth state medal. Went 43-5. Three-time all-area. Committed to SIU-Edwardsville.

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, Providence, sophomore, 165: Went from fourth-place finish as freshman to state runner-up showing this season. Finished 37-12.

Judah Heeg, Lemont, senior, 190: After winning state title last season, finished fourth in Class 2A this winter with 40-3 record. Repeat all-area. Committed to Northern Illinois.

Mascoutah's Brock Ross left can't escape from the grip of Providence Catholic's Justus Heeg in the Class 2A 157 pound championship match at the IHSA Boys Wrestling Individual State Meet in Champaign,Saturday, February 21, 2026. (Rob Dicker / for the baiduhai)
Providence's Justus Heeg, right, goes for the takedown in the Class 2A 157-pound state championship match at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (Rob Dicker / Daily Southtown)

Justus Heeg, Providence, sophomore, 157: Became two-time state champion in Illinois and won his third high school title overall, including Minnesota championship he won as an eighth grader. Went 53-1. Repeat all-area.

Aiden Hennings, Lincoln-Way Central, senior, 285: Drake football recruit won his first state medal, placing third. Finished 49-6.

Jack Hogan, St. Rita, senior, 144: Finished third for the second time in Class 2A, after missing the podium last season. Went 39-5.

Liam Kelly, Mount Carmel, senior, 165: The 2025-26 Daily Southtown Boys Wrestler of the Year won his second straight state title and finished 34-2. Went unbeaten against in-state competition. Repeat all-area. Committed to Illinois.

IC Catholic's Sam Murante and Providence Catholic's Max Mandac each try to gain control in the 126 pound class 2A in the championship match at the IHSA Boys Wrestling Individual State Meet in Champaign,Saturday, February 21, 2026. (Rob Dicker / for the baiduhai)
Providence's Max Mandac, front, looks for an opening in the Class 2A 126-pound state championship match at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (Rob Dicker / Daily Southtown)

Max Mandac, Providence, sophomore, 126: Went from an under-.500 record last season to a state champion in Class 2A, defeating IC Catholic’s Sammy Murante 8-3 in the finals. Ended up 41-14.

Austin Perez, Oak Forest, senior, 150: Finished third for the second straight season and helped the Bengals reach Class 2A dual team state. Went 34-4. Repeat all-area.

Chazz Robinson, Homewood-Flossmoor, junior, 126: Reached state podium for the second straight season, this time finishing fourth. Went 35-6. Repeat all-area.

Colton Schultz, Joliet Catholic, freshman, 113: Made a splash in his first high school season, placing fourth and finishing 35-12.

Ethan Sonne, Marist, junior, 157: Made his first state medal the best one, winning a 15-14 thriller over Lockport’s Justin Wardlow for state championship. Finished 38-3. Committed to Purdue.

Nolan Vogel, Joliet Catholic, senior, 157: Won his second state medal with fourth-place finish and 47-10 record. Committed to Elmhurst.

Justin Wardlow, Lockport, senior, 157: Finished as four-time state runner-up with over 160 career wins. Went 40-6 this season. Four-time all-area. Committed to Arizona State.

Adante Washington, Joliet Catholic, junior, 138: Won his first state medal with third-place finish. Went 46-5.

Marist's Ethan Sonne takes down Lockport's Justin Wardlow in the Class 3A 157 pound championship match at the IHSA Boys Wrestling Individual State Meet in Champaign,Saturday, February 21, 2026. (Rob Dicker / for the baiduhai)
Marist’s Ethan Sonne, top, takes down Lockport’s Justin Wardlow in the Class 3A 157-pound state championship match at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (Rob Dicker / Daily Southtown)

Honorable Mention

• Luke Banas, Providence, sophomore, 144 pounds.
• Dan Costello, Brother Rice, junior, 215.
• Ryker Czubak, Joliet Catholic, sophomore, 215.
• Tommy Fidler, Marist, senior, 150.
• Lucas Forsythe, Providence, sophomore, 132.
• Elio Gil, Marist, junior, 106.
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, Mount Carmel, sophomore, 106.
• Nadeem Haleem, Andrew, senior, 138.
• Max Herman, Lincoln-Way West, senior, 165.
• Jason Janke, Oak Forest, senior, 175.
• Ameer Khalil, Providence, freshman, 175.
• Chris Miller, Lockport, senior, 175.
• Max Mularz, Lincoln-Way East, senior, 157.
• Brady Ritter, Sandburg, junior, 157.
• Kane Robles, Joliet Catholic, sophomore, 106.
• Jacob Sebek, Oak Forest, junior, 126.
• Micah Spinazzola, St. Rita, senior, 165.
• Justin Williamson, Mount Carmel, junior, 144.
• Isaac Zimmerman, Lockport, senior, 132.
• Colton Zvonar, Lincoln-Way East, junior, 190.