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Orion Ciota celebrates his win over Colton Reed
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ST. JOSEPH - St. Joseph-Ogden's Orion Ciota celebrates his upset win over Unity's Colton Reed during their match on January 29, 2014. Ciota, who defeated the heavily-favored Reed by pin, helped the Spartans win the senior night match, 62-12. Here are seven more photos from SJO's match against the Rockets.

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Foster defeats Robinson for third at state wrestling

Lukas Foster wrestles Chazz Robinson
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Homewood-Flossmoor's Chazz Robinson tries to untangle himself from the grasp Joliet Catholic's Lukas Foster during their 126-pound match at the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals on Saturday. Foster, who scored on takedowns in the first and third periods, went on to win the match 6-0 to win the bronze medal. Robinson, a junior, finished the weekend with three wins, two losses, and fourth overall in the division. See more photos and tournament recap below for both wrestlers.

Lukas Foster's tournament summary:

  • Champ. Round 1 - Defeated St. Charles East's Declan Sons (34-19) by tech fall 21-5 (TF-1.5 1:49)
  • Quarterfinal - Defeated Montini's Bobby Ruscitti (47-2) by major decision 10-2
  • Semifinal - Lost to Hersey's Oleksandr Havrylkiv (41-5) by major decision 11-2
  • Cons. Semi - Defeated Marmion Academy's Aidan McClure (32-13) by decision 8-2
  • 3rd Place Match - Defeated Homewood-Flossmoor's Chazz Robinson (35-6) by decision 6-0

Chazz Robinson's tournament summary:

  • Champ. Round 1 - Pinned West Chicago's Emanuel Rangel (31-8) at 2:37
  • Quarterfinal - Defeated Marmion Academy's Aidan McClure (32-13) by decision 7-6
  • Semifinal - Lost to Oak Park-River Forest's Jamiel Castleberry (36-3) by decision 5-4
  • Cons. Semi - Defeated Montini's Bobby Ruscitti (47-2) by decision 4-2
  • 3rd Place Match - Fell 6-0 to Lukas Foster (35-6) by decision 6-0

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Keeping order on the mat: A look at IHSA state wrestling officials

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While wrestlers battle for medals, referees shoulder equal responsibility on the mat. The IHSA state wrestling tournament spotlights more than just champions, sharing the mat are the best officials in the state calling the action.


CHAMPAIGN - Champions aren’t the only ones under the bright lights at the IHSA state wrestling tournament. The officials who patrol the mats shoulder a responsibility as heavy as any bracket favorite’s expectations. Their decisions shape momentum, define outcomes, and maintain the integrity of every match. This gallery captures the focus, intensity, and professionalism of the referees who help make the state finals a showcase of the sport at its best.

From quick whistles to split‑second judgment calls, referees navigate the chaos with sharp eyes and sharper instincts. As wrestlers battle for glory, these officials sprint, slide, and signal their way through some of the most high‑stakes bouts of the season. Here’s a look at the people in stripes who keep the action moving.


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