The Northern Illinois Wrestling Podcast

In this episode of the Northern Illinois Wrestling Podcast, Dalton is joined by Nelson Baker to preview the 2A Washington Sectional. They break down the brackets, analyze key matchups, and discuss which wrestlers have the best shot at punching their ticket to the state tournament next week.

In this episode of the Northern Illinois Wrestling Podcast, Dalton, Dan, and Marty break down the 3A Barrington Sectional. We go through the brackets, highlight key matchups between top-ranked wrestlers, and discuss who we think will punch their ticket to the state tournament.

In this episode of the Northern Illinois Wrestling Podcast, Dalton Bullard, Jim Mastny, Buddy, and Mark preview the highly anticipated 1A Oregon Sectional. They break down each weight class, highlighting key matchups, ranked wrestlers, and their predictions for who will punch their ticket to the state tournament.

In this episode of the podcast, Dalton Bullard, Jim Mastny, and Jason Benesh dive into the upcoming local regional tournaments. They discuss potential matchups, key wrestlers to watch, and how the results could shape the sectional tournaments.

In the latest episode of the Northern Illinois Wrestling podcast, Dalton and Marty sit down with Dixon High School coaches, Micah and Jacob Hey. They share updates on the Dukes’ season so far, highlight standout performances in their lineup, and discuss what’s ahead for their program. Don’t miss this inside look at Dixon wrestling!

In this episode, Dalton, Jim, and Jason dive into the action from the Princeton Invitational Tournament (The PIT). Join us as we recap each weight class, analyze the results, and highlight standout performances from one of the most competitive tournaments of the season.

In this episode Dalton sits down with Jesse Montez, longtime assistant coach at Geneseo High School. Coach Montez provides an update on the 2024-2025 season, sharing insights on the team's journey so far. With five wrestlers ranked in the top 10 statewide, the Geneseo Maple Leafs are gearing up for a strong run at the individual and team state championships. Tune in to hear about the latest from t...

In the latest episode of the Northern Illinois Wrestling Podcast, Dalton, Dan, and Marty dive into college wrestling with recaps of the Midlands Championships and Soldier Salute. They also discuss where some of the top local high school teams are competing this weekend. Join us as we dive deep into the world of amateur wrestling, spotlighting the incredible talent, stories, and achievements of you...

In this episode of the Northern Illinois Wrestling Podcast, Dalton, Buddy, Jim, and Mark recap the ABE's Rumble Dual Tournament Championship. The team dives into each weight class, breaking down key matchups and standout individual performances from the weekend. Don’t miss this detailed analysis of one of the season's most competitive events!

In this episode of the podcast, Dalton, Dan, and Marty dive into some of the latest tournament results and are joined by Tony Nelson, head wrestling coach at Richmond Burton, to discuss the success of their program and the impressive lineup of ranked wrestlers making waves this season. View our complete set of 1A, 2A, & 3A Rankings at https://northernillinoiswrestling.com/rankings/ Don’t forge...

In the latest 2A Rankings Show, Dalton, Mark, and Jim tackle the Class 2A rankings, finalizing the complete list for all weight classes. They break down key matchups, head-to-head results, and recent performances to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date rankings. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis of the best wrestlers in Class 2A! View our complete set of 2A Rankings, along with 1A and 3A, vi...

In the latest 1A Rankings Show, we revisit and refine our 1A rankings after diving into the weekend's results. Join us as we analyze key matchups, standout performances, and shifting trends to bring you the most up-to-date rankings in Illinois Class 1A wrestling. View our complete set of 1A Rankings, along with 2A and 3A, visit https://northernillinoiswrestling.com/rankings/ !! Don’t forget to lik...

In this episode, Dalton talks with two incredible coaches shaping the wrestling world: Mario Morgan, Head Coach at the University of Bridgeport, and Kevin Milder, Head Coach of the Stockton/Lena High School program. Coach Morgan shares his journey from being a 3-time All-American and 2011 NCAA National Champion at the University of Nebraska Omaha to leading a collegiate program. His impressive car...

In this episode of our rankings show, we dive into the Class 2A wrestling rankings, covering 106 lbs through 138 lbs. Dalton, Buddy, Jim and Mark break down the top competitors, recent results, and key matchups shaping the landscape of Illinois high school wrestling. Tune in to see how the rankings stack up and who’s making waves in Class 2A!

In this episode, Dalton catches up with Coach Justin Lahman from Oregon High School and Coach Tyler DeMoss from Hononegah High School. They discuss recent team results, highlight standout individual performances, and preview the upcoming competitions on their schedules. Tune in for insight into two strong programs in Northern Illinois wrestling!

In this episode, Dalton, Dan, and Marty sit down with Chad Wilmarth, Byron High School wrestling coach, to discuss the team's performance so far this season. From standout matches to key takeaways, Coach Wilmarth gives us an inside look at the progress Byron is making and what lies ahead. Tune in for insights and updates from one of Northern Illinois' top wrestling programs!

Returning for another 1A Ranking Show, Dalton, Buddy, and Jim revisit some of the 1A weight classes previously covered to update the rankings based on new information. Then, we break down the rest of the 1A rankings for 175 lbs. through 285 lbs., looking through past results, head-to-head matchups, and recent tournament performances to determine the top 6 in each weight class.

In this episode of the rankings show, Dalton, Buddy, and Jim revisit some of the 1A weight classes from our previous show to update the rankings based on recent results and head-to-head matchups. We then dive into the 1A rankings for 138 lbs. through 165 lbs., breaking down past performances, tournament outcomes, and key battles to determine the top 6 in each weight class. Don’t forget to like and...

In this special 1A rankings show, Dalton, Buddy, and Jim break down the best wrestlers in Illinois Class 1A from 106 lbs to 132 lbs. Join us as we speculate on who’s at the top of their game, preview potential matchups, and share insights into what the state tournament could look like. Stay tuned for future episodes where we’ll cover the remaining weight classes!

In this episode, Dalton, Dan, and Marty dive into the world of 1A wrestling, kicking things off with Newman Central Catholic coaches Brody Ivey and Brian Bahrs. They share insights on their lineup, team goals, and what they’re working to accomplish this season. Later, Buddy Staver, coach of Le-Win/Stockton, joins the discussion to recap their recent dual with Oregon and preview the challenges and...

In this episode, Dalton and Dan are joined by Jim Mastny to break down the results from the prestigious Ironman tournament. They highlight the Illinois wrestlers who placed and share insights into their impressive performances on one of the toughest stages in high school wrestling. Don't miss this deep dive into an exciting weekend of competition!

In this episode, Dalton, Dan, and Marty dive into the latest local high school wrestling results and preview two major upcoming tournaments: the Ironman in Ohio and the Rockford East 'Giardini' Invitational. They also shift gears to college wrestling, discussing the highly anticipated Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.

In this episode, we’re joined by Brandon Lozdoski and Gene Lee to preview the Rockford East 'Giardini' Invitational. Brandon, a Harlem High School alum now coaching in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is bringing his team back to Rockford for this exciting tournament. Together, we dive into what to expect at this year’s event, spotlighting teams, matchups, and key storylines.

In this week’s episode, Marty and Dalton break down the latest high school tournament results, highlighting key performances and takeaways. They’re also joined by Tyler Westlund, a former North Boone wrestler, state placer, and current D3 college wrestling coach. Tyler shares his inspiring journey from competing in Northern Illinois to serving in the military and now coaching in Cincinnati, Ohio....

In this week’s episode, Dalton, Dan, and Marty dive into the first week of local high school wrestling results, sharing key highlights and standout performances. They also discuss the CyHawk Dual, recap Thanksgiving week action, and preview the highly anticipated Barrington Tournament. Don’t miss this packed episode as we kick off the high school wrestling season!