The full crew is back to break down sectional results from across the state and turn their focus to Champaign. In this episode, the guys go weight class by weight class, analyzing matchups, debating contenders, and making their official picks for the 2026 IHSA State Tournament. If you want insight, bold predictions, and a complete preview heading into the biggest weekend of the year, this is a must-listen on the Illinois Wrestler Podcast.

On today’s episode, the crew is joined by Wes Hand, All-American and national finalist for the University of Iowa. Wes shares insights from his time competing at the highest level of college wrestling and reflects on the transition into coaching at Pleasant Valley High School, where he’s now in his second season. The conversation also dives into the differences between Illinois and Iowa wrestling, from culture and training styles to the overall competitive landscape.

Big news across Illinois wrestling, Liam Kelly has won his court case and is officially back in the IHSA State Series. The podcast crew breaks down what led to this moment, what the ruling means for Kelly, and how it immediately reshapes the bracket and the postseason landscape. This episode dives into the implications, the reactions around the state, and what to expect next as the road to State just took a major turn.

The Illinois Wrestler podcast crew is back to recap team sectional results from around the state, share the latest updates on the Liam Kelly situation, and break down what to watch for in the upcoming weekend. With the postseason moving fast, the guys focus on key takeaways, emerging storylines, and where things stand as Illinois wrestling pushes deeper into February.

Dalton, Jim, Dustin, Mark, and Aaron are back to break down a busy week across Illinois high school wrestling. The crew recaps regional results from around the state, discusses the impact of Liam Kelly being out of the state series, previews key team sectional matchups, and looks ahead to what’s coming at the state tournament. It’s a full postseason check-in on the Illinois Wrestler Podcast as the stakes continue to rise.

The Illinois Wrestler podcast crew—Dalton, Mark, Jim, and Dustin—are back together after a few weeks off to catch up on everything that’s happened across the state. With the Illinois high school wrestling regular season officially wrapped up, the guys break down key results, late-season storylines, and what stood out heading into the postseason.

Mark Jolcover, head wrestling coach at Grant High School, joins the Illinois Wrestler Podcast to recap the season to date. We hit on standout performances, team progress, and what’s ahead as Grant prepares for key upcoming competitions.

Lincoln-Way Central head coach Tyrone Byrd joins the Illinois Wrestler Podcast to share his journey in the sport, break down the Knights’ program and team culture, and preview the upcoming Illini Classic. We dive into what makes this tournament a key stop on the Illinois wrestling calendar, what fans should watch for this weekend, and how Lincoln-Way Central is preparing for the final stretch of the season.

Dalton, Jim, Dustin, and Aaron break down a busy weekend on the mats, recapping key performances and storylines from the PIT and the Cheesehead tournaments. We cover standout results, team trends, and what these tournaments tell us heading into the next stretch of the season.

St. Charles East assistant coach Joe Barczak joins the Illinois Wrestler Podcast to break down the 2025–2026 wrestling season. We dive into the Saints’ varsity lineup, early-season results, and what lies ahead over the next few weeks as the season ramps up. A must-listen for fans tracking Class 3A contenders and one of Illinois’ most competitive programs.