Illinois placed wrestling head coach Mike Poeta on indefinite administrative leave, according to a release from the program. It’s for “potential violations of his employment agreement.” “Today, ...

The match was over in seconds. New Trier High School junior Jillian Giller, 16, yanked her opponent to the ground, wrapped her right arm under the girl’s right leg and, with a few quick thrusts, ...

Of all the states in the country, Illinois has a unique format for its postseason high school wrestling action. The Illinois High School Association Wrestling State Finals will feature three events ...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema enjoys watching Manny Diaz's squad due to their physicality. Sep. 8—CHAMPAIGN — The 85 defensive play calls Illinois made in its season opener against UAB were ...

After the disappointments of last season, Illinois (3-0) had high hopes for its wrestling team this year after starting the season ranked No. 12 in the InterMat’s preseason rankings. So far, behind a ...

Illinois athletics has seemingly been on a mission of late to lock up its most successful program leaders, and on Thursday it was Mike Poeta's turn, with the Illini athletic director Josh Whitman ...

PEORIA — High school girls wrestling has made heavyweight gains since it was officially recognized and launched statewide last year by the Illinois High School Association. Among the rapid growth of ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill — The University of Illinois wrestling program scored a major recruiting win with the addition of Jake Knight, a highly accomplished 2026 prospect out of Bettendorf, Iowa. Knight, who ...

Edmund Ewoldt taught biology at Wheaton Community High School, which became Wheaton Central High School, for nearly 30 years. He also was the school’s wrestling coach and then spent a decade as its ...

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – Dillan Johnson has never been one to show much emotion on the wrestling mat. Match after match, year after year, the Joliet Catholic senior has been piling up the wins in a ...

Here's an updated look at the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2027 NFL Draft picks after the team traded Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys. Steelers Wire Tour Championship purse, payout. See prize money for ...