Wrestling
SI Bulldogs wrestle at state
The Southern Illinois Bulldogs youth wrestling program sent 23 wrestlers to Peoria for the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation State Tournament this past weekend, with nearly half of them earning medals.…
Read MoreMathenia is state runner-up on the mat
Another historic season for the Waterloo High School wrestling program very nearly ended with its first state champion. As it turns out, that feat will have to wait… but maybe…
Read MoreA pack of ‘Dogs going to state
The Waterloo High School wrestling team competed in the Lincoln Sectional this past weekend and advanced four members to the IHSA state tournament for the program’s first time. Jaxson Mathenia…
Read MoreYouth wrestling club enjoys success
The Southern Illinois Bulldogs Wrestling Club has had another successful start to its season. The local youth wrestling club traveled to Chicago at the beginning of the month and competed…
Read MoreWHS wrestling sending 7 to sectional
While the Waterloo High School boys wrestlers finished second as a team during Saturday’s regional meet held in its home gym, seven individuals found the podium and will travel to…
Read MoreA first for WHS girls wrestling
The Waterloo High School girls wrestling program made history over the weekend. Waterloo girls wrestled at the Bethalto Regional, advancing two to the sectional round for the first time in…
Read MoreBulldogs host wrestling regional
While the Waterloo High School boys wrestling team tied a program record for wins this season, the bar is now being set higher for postseason glory. The Bulldogs have a…
Read More‘Dogs wrestling flexes at St. Charles
The Waterloo High School boys wrestling squad performed well at the St. Charles Invitational over the weekend, placing second out of 29 teams behind some impressive individual placings. Jaxson Mathenia…
Read MoreBulldogs top the podium
The Waterloo High School wrestling team competed in Mascoutah’s Dale Breckel Invitational in December, placing fifth out of 32 teams. Pictured, from left, are Bulldogs wrestlers Matthew Deutch and Drew…
Read MoreWrestling history at WHS
History was made Dec. 12 at Waterloo High School involving its wrestling program. The school hosted its first girls wrestling dual, with Waterloo taking on Granite City. Pictured, Waterloo’s Ava…
Read MoreStrong start for WHS wrestling
So far, so good this season for the Waterloo High School boys wrestling team. The Bulldogs are 11-2 on the season despite not being fully healthy. “(We’re) dealing with injuries…
Read MoreWHS wrestles in CM tourney
The Waterloo High School boys wrestling team placed fifth out of 18 teams at the Civic Memorial Tournament over the weekend, with two wrestlers winning their weight division. Matthew Deutch,…
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